Bhubaneswar, Nov. 24 -- Empowering women to handle key political and social responsibilities is a strategic necessity to build an inclusive culture and strengthen governance, diplomats and representatives from eight countries in India said here on Monday.
The need to break down structural barriers and provide equal opportunities to women to enable them to flourish in different spheres is key to development and governance, the speakers said while addressing an international conference on 'Redefining Leadership: The Rise of Women in Global Governance' at the SOA Deemed to be University.
"The participation of women in governance is needed and they must be fully involved as they bring innovation and resilience to whatever they do," Mr. Juan A...