Bathinda: The impact of religious extremism on women’s rights, gender equality and social justice South Asia and the urgent need for digital literacy for girls in the region: these are among the key issues that South Asia’s eminent women and diaspora will address during the ‘Women in Leadership of the South Asia Association Summit’ to be held virtually in October. Will discuss 2-3.
From historians, economists, academics, writers to activists, artists, thinkers, entrepreneurs, lawyers, academics and media personalities from 13 countries, 45 women will be part of the peace summit, which is being organized by Ishi magazine. Finding solutions for peace, social justice and gender equality.
Summit time. to coincide with the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi and the UN’s International Day of Nonviolence when a speech will be delivered by three-time Nobel Peace Prize nominee Dr Shila Elworthy who is also one of the Peace Initiative advisors.
Award-winning British filmmaker of India’s Daughter, documentary based on Leslie Udwin, 2012 Fearless matter; Fauzia Naqvi, Pakistani Economic Policy Advisor and former Vice President, Soros Economic Development Fund; and academic Dr. Radha KumarConflict-resolution advisors from the Government of India will also share their views.
Women’s representation in the media and pop culture will also be taken up during a panel discussion. There will be 12 panel discussions such as ‘Voice and Vulnerability: Women Activists in Times of Conflict’ and ‘The Burden of Tradition: Gender Equality and Social Justice in South Asia’.
“Conflict, war and militarization come at an unimaginable cost – for life, resources, liberty, social justice and basic principles of humanity. It is women who suffer the most from the consequences of war, violence and extremism, and it is time That they move forward to build peace in South Asia by harnessing the power of feminine knowledge, a spirit of solidarity and a vision with empathy,” says Ekta Kapoor, Ishi and founder of the South Asia Union. The Sangh’s goal is by 2030. Bringing together peacemakers, especially women, from the region to work towards a political and economic South Asian union on the lines of the European Union.
She says the South Asia Summit will be an annual event aimed at facilitating people-to-people contacts across borders, creating a safe space for dialogue and enabling bold dialogue on social and political change.
The initiative is supported by Women in Security, Conflict Management and Peace, an initiative of the Foundation for Universal Responsibility, which advocates a humane, democratic and gender-sensitive discourse on peace and security. Collaborators include journalist-filmmaker Bina Sarwar who founded the South Asia Peace Action Network earlier this year.
eShe had earlier organized the ‘Women-led Indo-Pak Peace Summit’ in January 2021.
From historians, economists, academics, writers to activists, artists, thinkers, entrepreneurs, lawyers, academics and media personalities from 13 countries, 45 women will be part of the peace summit, which is being organized by Ishi magazine. Finding solutions for peace, social justice and gender equality.
Summit time. to coincide with the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi and the UN’s International Day of Nonviolence when a speech will be delivered by three-time Nobel Peace Prize nominee Dr Shila Elworthy who is also one of the Peace Initiative advisors.
Award-winning British filmmaker of India’s Daughter, documentary based on Leslie Udwin, 2012 Fearless matter; Fauzia Naqvi, Pakistani Economic Policy Advisor and former Vice President, Soros Economic Development Fund; and academic Dr. Radha KumarConflict-resolution advisors from the Government of India will also share their views.
Women’s representation in the media and pop culture will also be taken up during a panel discussion. There will be 12 panel discussions such as ‘Voice and Vulnerability: Women Activists in Times of Conflict’ and ‘The Burden of Tradition: Gender Equality and Social Justice in South Asia’.
“Conflict, war and militarization come at an unimaginable cost – for life, resources, liberty, social justice and basic principles of humanity. It is women who suffer the most from the consequences of war, violence and extremism, and it is time That they move forward to build peace in South Asia by harnessing the power of feminine knowledge, a spirit of solidarity and a vision with empathy,” says Ekta Kapoor, Ishi and founder of the South Asia Union. The Sangh’s goal is by 2030. Bringing together peacemakers, especially women, from the region to work towards a political and economic South Asian union on the lines of the European Union.
She says the South Asia Summit will be an annual event aimed at facilitating people-to-people contacts across borders, creating a safe space for dialogue and enabling bold dialogue on social and political change.
The initiative is supported by Women in Security, Conflict Management and Peace, an initiative of the Foundation for Universal Responsibility, which advocates a humane, democratic and gender-sensitive discourse on peace and security. Collaborators include journalist-filmmaker Bina Sarwar who founded the South Asia Peace Action Network earlier this year.
eShe had earlier organized the ‘Women-led Indo-Pak Peace Summit’ in January 2021.
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