Smt. Smriti Zubin Irani, Union Minister of Women & Child Development and Minority Affairs, Government of India launched the logo and the website for the Alliance for Global Good – Gender Equity and Equality. Mr. Bill Gates, Co-Chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Mr. Chandrajit Banerjee, Director General, CII, and other dignitaries were present at the occasion.
“India is the first country to make a financial case for women emancipation. The perception about our country today, not only the strength of our country but our talent pool and capacity to deliver on promises is such that in 72 hours in Davos, we had the commitment from across the globe. India managed to create an alliance not for ourselves, but for global good. It’s a reflection of what India promised in its G20 presidency- one world, one future. A future that builds alliances for global good. The alliance is a collective of Governments, Industry and Development organisations. The logo we just unveiled symbolises the collective nature of the alliance and draws inspiration from Lord Ganesha, reinforcing the message of collective wisdom and strength for Gender equity and equality,” said Smt. Smriti Zubin Irani, Union Minister of Women & Child Development and Minority Affairs, Government of India, as she launched the logo and the website for the Alliance for Global Good – Gender Equity and Equality in New Delhi today.
The Alliance for Global Good: Gender Equity and Equality marks a significant milestone in the global pursuit of gender equality. Launched in Davos 2024, it is a testament to India’s unwavering commitment to the cause of women-led development as championed by the Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi. The Alliance aims to bring together global good practices, knowledge sharing and investments in the field of women’s health, education, and enterprise and aligns with several Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) including SDG 3 – Good Health and Well-Being;4- Quality Education; 5 – Gender Equality and Empowerment;17 – Global Partnership for Development and more. The Alliance is supported by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and anchored by the CII Centre for Women Leadership with the World Economic Forum as a ‘Network Partner’ and Invest India as an ‘Institutional Partner’. Born out of the G20 Leaders’ Declaration and India’s abiding commitment to the cause of women-led development, the Alliance is poised to make a transformative impact on gender-related issues.
The Logo: Significance
The logo forms the alphabet “e” which represents Equality and Equity. The parallel strokes reflect collective action by Governments, industry and institutions enabling women to achieve their economic potential, globally. The Tricolours symbolize the values of the Alliance – saffron for strength and courage, white for truth and green for growth. The red dot denotes prosperity. The logo draws inspiration from Lord Ganesh who symbolises intellect, wisdom and understanding.
Speaking at the occasion, Mr Bill Gates, Co-Chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation said “It is great to see the Alliance for Global Good-Gender Equity and Equality take forward the commitments from India’s successful G20, prioritizing women-led development. Our foundation is proud to be a partner in this unique effort to deliver equitable development by putting women’s economic power, health and education at the center”.
“The launch of the ‘Alliance for Global Good – Gender Equity and Equality’ at Davos is a purposeful initiative by India. To have both the Union Minister and Mr. Bill Gates at the unveiling of the logo and website of the Alliance is an indication of their unparalleled support and commitment to women-led development across the globe. It represents a proud moment for India Inc. and comes with a sense of great responsibility. As the anchor of this global Alliance, CII is committed to bringing in Industry from India and across the globe to contribute to this effort,” said Mr Chandrajit Banerjee, Director General, CII.
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