Increasing Gender Equality and Systematic Change Across Sectors

New Delhi (India), November 27: India Social Sector Leaders (ILSS) hosts the inaugural India Women Leadership Conference (IWLC) 2024, a transformative event celebrating women’s leadership and providing real-world actionable pathways towards more inclusive governance doing. and a just future. A platform that recognizes, empowers and catalyzes progress in the social sector, IWLC 2024 is attended by participants from across the country and brings together thought leaders, policy makers and change makers to discuss and implement solutions for gender equality.

This landmark gathering promises a wide range of events including masterclasses, fireside chats, panel discussions and networking opportunities. The discussions were organized to highlight the struggles and obstacles that affect women’s path to leadership and how a foundation of ‘sisterhood’ paves the way for female leaders in different sectors. Other themes that emerged include demystifying Feminist Leadership, focusing on intersectionality across different sectors, as well as the sensitivities and nuances required when telling women’s stories.

“The India Women’s Leadership Conference 2024 is a testament to our commitment to empowering women and driving positive social change. We believe that by recognizing and celebrating women’s leadership, we can inspire the next generation of leaders to pursue their ambitions with confidence and determination. The conference is a platform for connecting, collaborating and is a platform to create a more inclusive and equitable future,” says Anu Prasad, Founder and CEO of ILSS.

Celebration of Women Leaders

Trailblazers from different industries attend the event, share their stories and exchange information on a wide range of topics. Participants in multiple sessions included Deepthi Bopaiah, CEO of GoSports Foundation; Meenu Vadera, Founder, Field Consulting Wing; Payal Chawla, Founder, JusContractus; Yamini Atmavilas, Director, Dasra; Devanshi Vaid, Co-Founder and Director, IDR and Anuradha Das Mathur, Founding Dean, The Vedica Scholars. While the opening speech will be given by ILSS COO Archana Ramachandran, the closing speech will be given by Swathi Kantamani from Natco Pharma Foundation.

In the opening session titled “Women in Leadership: Leadership Lessons for Themselves and Others”, veteran journalist and political commentator Neerja Chowdhary took the audience on a journey through her career and saw how quiet and assertive leadership shaped the course of India. destiny. “Women are stunning leaders. They are brave and strong and know how to lead everyone around them towards success. And I’ve seen it everywhere, from 90-year-old grandmothers in Hyderabad to our first, Indira Gandhi. Female Prime Minister The women I’ve met have always unanimously agreed that the next generation of women are on their own.” “They wanted to make sure they could stand. Look at Mrs Gandhi, she was such an impressive leader; she had faith and never backed down in the face of adversity.”

“The world is waiting for women to step up and take charge. Leadership is a verb, not a noun, and anyone can practice it and put it into action. It’s time to own it. We must question the norms. Know this, how we can change society for the better in our own ways, big or small.” see what we can bring and make sure there is equality at home, so this event is so important to help us all realize that and move it forward,” she says. Poonam Muttreja, Executive Director, Population Foundation of India.

The event also includes The Pitch Fest, hosted by the ILSS Fundraising Center of Excellence. Opportunity for non-profit organizations working on Sustainable Development Goal 5, achieving gender equality and empowering all women and girls, to present their innovative project ideas to an esteemed jury comprising Swathi Kantamani, Ziaa Lalkaka of HT Parekh Foundation and Pamela Srivastava of Shiv Nadar Foundation offers. Winners will receive cash prizes, tuition grants and free passes to the India Fundraising Conference (IFRC) 2025.

To register for the event or learn more about the ILSS Emerging Women’s Leadership Program, visit: indialeadersforsocialsector.com

India Social Sector Leaders (ILSS) is a learning and leadership development organization focused on building leadership capacity for India’s social sector. Through eight core leadership programs in Women’s Leadership, Fundraising, People Practices, Board Governance, Digital Transformation and Leadership, ILSS equips emerging leaders with the knowledge, skills and mindset to make meaningful contributions to increasing social impact.

India Women Leadership Conference 2024 is a transformative event to celebrate feminine leadership, catalyze systemic change and facilitate the path towards a more equitable and inclusive future. By encouraging dialogue, raising awareness, and generating actionable insights, this event aims to mobilize individuals, organizations, and communities to create a society where every woman can reach her full potential and contribute meaningfully to social progress.

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