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News: The second edition of SheLeads workshop was recently inaugurated.

About SheLeads Programme

It is a flagship Initiative organised by the UN Women India Country Office to advance gender equality in public and political leadership.
Objective – Equip women with skills, networks, and capacity to lead effectively in governance and development.
Aim: Aimed at promoting gender equality in public and political leadership by empowering women leaders to contest the Lok Sabha and State Assembly elections.

About UN Women – It is a United Nations (UN) dedicated organization focused on promoting gender equality and women’s empowerment.
Establishment – Created in July 2010 by the UN General Assembly.
Key Roles:
- Policy Support – Assist inter-governmental bodies like the Commission on the Status of Women in developing policies, global standards, and norms.
- Implementation Assistance – Help member states implement these standards by providing technical and financial support on request.
- Partnership Building – Forge strong collaborations with civil society to advance gender equality and women’s rights.