Aiming to highlight issues related to gender equality at workplaces in India, Global Compact Network India - Local arm of UN Global Compact, New York organized its second edition of Gender Equality Summit today at ITC Sheraton, Saket, New Delhi. The summit was organized in the backdrop of the increasing conversation around the safety of women in workplaces and a need to undertake corrective actions.This year's theme - 'Preparing women for the future of work' was chosen keeping in sync with the UN Sustainable Development Goals that target creating the most conducive work environment for them. It looked at solutions as to how the Governments, private sector, not-for-profits and communities at large can contribute towards creating an ambience around safe and inclusive workplace for women.This summit today aimed towards building a concrete roadmap towards gender equality at workplaces in India. It focused on driving and bringing in change for inclusive and equal opportunities in ...
