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- Indian Elected Women Representatives Participate in UN Event
Indian Elected Women Representatives Participate in UN Event
Context:
Elected Women Representatives (EWRs) from India’s Panchayati Raj Institutions participated in the United Nations Commission on Population and Development (CPD) event titled “Localising the SDGs: Women in Local Governance in India Lead the Way.”
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Facts for Prelims
Participation of Elected Women Representatives (EWRs) in UN CPD Event:
- Elected Women Representatives (EWRs) from India’s Panchayati Raj Institutions attended the United Nations Commission on Population and Development (CPD) event titled “Localising the SDGs: Women in Local Governance in India Lead the Way.”
- The event was part of the 57th session of the United Nations Commission on Population and Development (CPD57).
Organizers:
- It was organized by the Permanent Mission of India to the United Nations and the Ministry of Panchayati Raj in collaboration with the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) at the UN Headquarters Secretariat Building in New York.
India’s Panchayati Raj System:
- India’s Panchayati Raj system boasts over 1.4 million EWRs, representing a story of empowerment, inclusivity, and advancement in women’s leadership.
Overview of UN Commission on Population and Development (CPD):
- Originally established as the Population Commission in 1946 by the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), it was later renamed as the Commission on Population and Development by the UN General Assembly in 1994.
- The Commission comprises 47 Member countries elected by the ECOSOC for a four-year term based on geographic distribution.
