“Google India pledged to mentor one million Indian women entrepreneurs at the alliance’s inception; We are collaborating with additional partners to raise that number. That would have a significant effect, “he stated.
Washington
At the launch of the US Strategy on Global Women’s Economic Security on Wednesday (local time), S Secretary of State Antony Blinken stated that Google India has pledged to mentor one million Indian women entrepreneurs.
“Google India pledged to mentor one million Indian women entrepreneurs at the alliance’s inception; We are collaborating with additional partners to raise that number. That would have a significant impact, “Mr. Blinken stated.
“We’re working to both create and also, as appropriate, replicate efforts like the US-India Alliance for Women’s Economic Empowerment,” he said, referring to the US-India Alliance for Women’s Economic Empowerment. That links the private sector and civil society to provide Indian women with networking opportunities and technical skills to help them expand their businesses.
Additionally, Mr. Blinken promised to address some of the obstacles that far too frequently prevent women from starting their own businesses, such as the absence of mentorship and training opportunities.
His first activity for the year 2023 was this. He stated that, as he put it, “President Biden came into office with a commitment to gender equality and equity.” When women are fully included, economies, governments, and communities are stronger.”
Mr. Blinken laid out a few plans for making the world a place where all women and girls can be part of economic growth and global prosperity.
“You’ve heard that closing the gender wage gap by 2025 would add USD 28 trillion to the global economy. “That contribution is more important than ever, especially at a time when we are working to recover from COVID, deal with the impact of climate change, and address the numerous conflicts that are also holding back the global economy,” the US State Secretary added.
Discriminatory policies that maintain unequal pay or restrict women entrepreneurs and innovators’ access to credit, both of which are obstacles to women’s full economic participation, are the primary focus of the strategy. laws in some countries that forbid women from working in manufacturing, the energy industry, and other fields; attitudes and practices that prevent women from pursuing higher education and entering the workforce.
“We’re committed to standing up for women wherever their rights are threatened, including in Afghanistan, as unfortunately, we continue to see deepen and get worse,” he said, referring to the Taliban’s recent decree prohibiting women from working in NGOs or attending universities.
He concentrated on providing assistance to girls and women of all backgrounds, particularly those from marginalized backgrounds, religious minorities, women with disabilities, and LGBTQI individuals, who frequently encounter the greatest obstacles.
Mr. Blinken explained the strategies by stating that the United States will increase women’s economic competitiveness to the point where more women will be able to fully participate and lead in all sectors and industries, including as CEOs and board members.
Mr. Blinken stated, “One way we’re helping to do that is through programs like WE-Champs, which will provide women’s chambers of commerce and business associations in 18 countries across Europe with technical assistance and training to support women-owned small businesses.”
“COVID-19 forced millions of women around the world to withdraw from the workforce to take on caregiving responsibilities for their families,” he said, referring to strengthening the foundational support that enables women to participate equitably in the economy, such as child care and elder care. As a result, we will broaden opportunities for caregivers, the majority of whom are women, to actually return to work. In order to accomplish this, we provide assistance to initiatives such as the World Bank’s Invest in Childcare initiative, which aims to enhance access to high-quality and reasonably priced child care in low- and middle-income nations worldwide.
Additionally, he emphasized the need to remove some of the societal, legal, and regulatory obstacles that prevent everyone from playing on a level playing field. For instance, there are laws that make it harder for women to work in certain positions, which prevents them from progressing in their careers.
“World Bank – women have equal legal economic standing with men in 12 countries around the world – 12 countries around the world – including through equal pay and legal protections in the workplace,” he said, citing gender equality at the World Bank as an example.
