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UN Women Launches thriWe to Boost Gender Equity

10/22/2025

Summary

Story summary

Kanta Singh, acting Country Representative of UN Women India, launched thriWe, a New Delhi think tank promoting gender equity.
Singh urged greater women's participation in leadership and the labor force, saying, "When women rise, societies stabilize."
The initiative aims to connect policymakers, researchers, and practitioners to drive actionable change.
Global discussions note a backlash against women's rights and calls for stronger gender-equality commitments.

History

Historical Context

The ratification of the 19th Amendment in 1920 marked a pivotal moment in U.S. history, granting women the right to vote after decades of activism, including efforts by the National American Woman Suffrage Association. This achievement followed earlier milestones, such as the Seneca Falls Convention in 1848, and continues to resonate today as movements like Kanta Singh's thriWe advocate for women's leadership and rights amid ongoing global challenges.

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Story summary

Kanta Singh, acting Country Representative of UN Women India, launched thriWe, a New Delhi think tank promoting gender equity.
Singh urged greater women's participation in leadership and the labor force, saying, "When women rise, societies stabilize."
The initiative aims to connect policymakers, researchers, and practitioners to drive actionable change.
Global discussions note a backlash against women's rights and calls for stronger gender-equality commitments.

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