{"id":16246,"date":"2025-08-22T13:54:00","date_gmt":"2025-08-22T12:54:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/icert.org.in\/?page_id=16246"},"modified":"2026-03-26T19:54:19","modified_gmt":"2026-03-26T14:24:19","slug":"advocacy","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/icert.org.in\/index.php\/news-advocacy\/advocacy\/","title":{"rendered":"Advocacy"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"16246\" class=\"elementor elementor-16246\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-f1aadde elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"f1aadde\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-ce8e396\" data-id=\"ce8e396\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-395b6a0 elementor-icon-list--layout-inline elementor-align-center elementor-list-item-link-full_width elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-list\" data-id=\"395b6a0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon-list.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"elementor-icon-list-items elementor-inline-items\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item elementor-inline-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/icert.org.in\/index.php\/news-advocacy\/news\/\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-dot-circle\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">News &amp; 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As we stand at this critical juncture, the International Council for Education, Research and Training (ICERT) reaffirms that gender justice is not merely a theoretical ideal, but an urgent operational necessity for a sustainable future. Through our UN International Women&#8217;s Day 2026 initiatives, we are moving from dialogue to decisive action, directly confronting the structural barriers and discriminatory social norms that continue to limit the potential of 853 participants and millions more worldwide.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">True justice for women and girls requires more than just policy\u2014it demands the dismantling of systemic inequalities through intersectionality, digital equity, and the enforcement of rights. From the corridors of academia in India and Nigeria to the grassroots movements in Kosovo, Egypt, and beyond, our collective mission is to ensure that the rights of every woman and girl are not just protected by law, but lived in practice. We call upon global leaders, educators, and activists to join us in turning this vision into reality, ensuring that Rights, Justice, and Action become the cornerstone of our global society.&#8221;<\/span><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/icert.org.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/ICERT-Global-Impact-UN-International-Women-Day-2026.pdf\">ICERT Global Impact UN International Women Day 2026<\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-6fce847 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"6fce847\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-e0a97f5\" data-id=\"e0a97f5\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5d533f5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5d533f5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Empowering the Next Generation for Global Resilience <\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-42ae867 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"42ae867\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.7999999999999998; text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\">The 2026 National Youth Day celebrations highlighted the urgent need to integrate youth leadership into the global sustainability agenda. By bringing together experts from law, zoology, humanities, and technology, this seminar demonstrated that multidisciplinary education is the cornerstone of ethical innovation. Empowering young minds through mentorship and platform-sharing is essential for achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals and fostering social justice.<\/span><\/p><p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.7999999999999998; text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\">This advocacy statement underscores the findings from the 2026 ICERT-Seminar on National Youth 2026, positioning youth-led multidisciplinary research and the recognition of &#8216;Indian Youth Icons&#8217; as critical pathways for fostering global innovation and sustainable social transformation.<\/span><\/p><p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.7999999999999998; text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/icert.org.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/EXECUTIVE-SUMMARY-JAN-12-2026.pdf\"><span style=\"background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; white-space-collapse: preserve;\">Read Executive Summary<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-702eddb elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"702eddb\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-f74125d\" data-id=\"f74125d\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-77fa56a elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"77fa56a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Navigating the Future: A Multidisciplinary Call to Action<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3499f75 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3499f75\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.7999999999999998; text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\">The contemporary global landscape is undergoing rapid shifts in policy and knowledge creation, demanding a unified response from academia and industry alike. The International Multidisciplinary Conference 2025 provided a critical intersection for these dialogues, highlighting that sustainable development is not achieved through siloed efforts but through the convergence of technology, ethical governance, and inclusive education.<\/span><\/p><p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.7999999999999998; text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\">This advocacy statement highlights the pivotal insights from the International Multidisciplinary Conference 2025, emphasizing the integration of global policy shifts and multidisciplinary innovation as a critical pathway for building equitable, technology-driven, and sustainable global societies.&#8221;<\/span><\/p><p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.7999999999999998; text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/icert.org.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/EXECUTIVE-SUMMARY-CONFERENCE-DEC-6-7-2025.pdf\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\">Read Executive Summary<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-3aa1ae1 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"3aa1ae1\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-4a55ee2\" data-id=\"4a55ee2\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fdd56ef elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"fdd56ef\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Bridging Mind and Body for Holistic Detoxification<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2f4abdc elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2f4abdc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.7999999999999998; text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\">Modern healthcare often treats physical ailments and psychological stress as separate entities. However, chronic stress is a major driver of physiological disturbance, triggering biochemical pathways that cause inflammation and oxidative stress, ultimately impairing the body&#8217;s natural ability to detoxify. The study by Dr. Ashwani Saini, Dr. Divya R., and colleagues demonstrates that Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT)\u2014a method fusing cognitive reframing with acupressure tapping\u2014acts as a powerful biological intervention. The research highlights that EFT significantly reduces cortisol levels, decreases pro-inflammatory cytokines, and lowers C-reactive protein (CRP). These shifts directly support the body&#8217;s biochemical resilience and natural detoxification processes. We advocate for the widespread adoption and clinical integration of EFT as a primary, non-invasive tool for stress management and physiological health. Because it is cost-effective, easy to learn, and rapidly effective, EFT empowers individuals to take charge of their own biochemical well-being. Integrating these mind-body techniques into standard detoxification and wellness programs is not just a holistic preference\u2014it is a scientifically validated necessity for sustainable health in a high-stress world.<\/span><\/p><p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.7999999999999998; text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\">This advocacy statement underscores the evidence-based insights from Shodh Sari research, positioning Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) as a transformative psychophysiological intervention and a critical pathway for mitigating chronic stress and fostering holistic biochemical detoxification.<\/span><\/p><p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.7999999999999998; text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\">Read full article: <a href=\"https:\/\/icert.org.in\/index.php\/2025\/09\/29\/emotional-freedom-techniques-eft-detoxification-transforming-stress-to-strength\/\">https:\/\/icert.org.in\/index.php\/2025\/09\/29\/emotional-freedom-techniques-eft-detoxification-transforming-stress-to-strength\/<\/a><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-5ca1417 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"5ca1417\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-d88e6d2\" data-id=\"d88e6d2\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6d80bfd elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6d80bfd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #003366;\"><strong style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Cultivating Holistic Flourishing: Our Advocacy for Integrated, Sustainable Action<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">On\u00a0September 05-06, 2025, the International Council for Education, Research and Training (ICERT), in partnership with Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyay Management College, Meerut, convened a two-day international seminar that reimagined sustainable development as an integrated, holistic pursuit. The theme\u00a0&#8220;Cultivating Holistic Flourishing: An Interdisciplinary Exploration of Community Well-being, Economic Vitality, Environmental Responsibility, and Sustainable Action&#8221;\u00a0was not just a title\u2014it was a declaration of advocacy.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">What We Advocated For:<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Holistic Development Beyond Silos:\u00a0We championed the idea that true flourishing cannot be achieved through isolated interventions. Community well-being, economic vitality, and environmental responsibility are deeply interconnected\u2014and must be addressed together.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Interdisciplinary as the Only Way Forward:\u00a0With\u00a0497 participants\u00a0from\u00a0India, Nigeria, Pakistan, Nepal, Malaysia, Philippines, China, and Fiji, we demonstrated that the world&#8217;s most complex challenges demand perspectives from education, management, social sciences, and beyond.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Local Action, Global Vision:\u00a0The seminar amplified grassroots voices and community-led solutions, proving that sustainable action begins at the local level\u2014even as it contributes to global goals.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Honoring Educational Excellence:\u00a0The\u00a0&#8220;Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan Global Educator Award 2025&#8221;\u00a0recognized educators whose life&#8217;s work embodies the pursuit of knowledge for the greater good\u2014keeping alive the legacy of a great teacher and philosopher.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Building Academic Bridges:\u00a0With leadership from\u00a0Prof. Rakesh Kumar Sharma (CCS University),\u00a0Prof. Suraksha Pal (Ex Dean, CCS University), and\u00a0Prof. (Dr.) Aruna Anchal (ICERT), alongside five technical sessions chaired by distinguished experts, the seminar strengthened institutional partnerships across India and beyond.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The Outcome We Advocate For: That policymakers, institutions, and communities must:<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Integrate well-being metrics into economic development frameworks<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Mainstream environmental responsibility in educational curricula<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Invest in interdisciplinary research that bridges the gap between policy and practice<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Recognize and support educators as architects of sustainable futures<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">This seminar proved that\u00a0holistic flourishing is not an abstract ideal\u2014it is an achievable reality when we bring the right minds together.\u00a0ICERT remains committed to building platforms where dialogue becomes action, and action becomes impact.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Witness the Dialogue:<\/span>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/live\/aLmYzWrGFkA\">Watch on YouTube<\/a> <span style=\"color: #000000;\">Read Summary: <a href=\"https:\/\/icert.org.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Teachers-Day-India-2025.pdf\">Teachers Day India 2025<\/a><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-6876368 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"6876368\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-d1b8b40\" data-id=\"d1b8b40\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ea4bacb elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ea4bacb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">\"Grow Green, Live Clean: Championing Organic Farming for Farmers\u2019 Prosperity\"\n<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-109e202 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"109e202\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.7999999999999998; text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 8pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\">Organic farming is an essential and sustainable agricultural practice that offers holistic benefits to farmers, communities, and ecosystems alike. By eliminating chemical fertilizers and pesticides, organic farming promotes soil health, enhances biodiversity, and safeguards farmers&#8217; health from harmful chemical exposure. It also empowers farmers economically by enabling access to premium markets and ensuring long-term soil fertility and productivity. Supporting organic farming through education, policy, and market infrastructure is critical to fostering sustainable livelihoods for farmers and protecting the environment for future generations.<\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.7999999999999998; text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 8pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\">Organic farming integrates natural ecological principles with farming practices that exclude synthetic chemicals, fostering an ecological balance and a healthier microclimate conducive to sustainable agriculture. Research from Shodh Sari journals indicates that organic farming improves soil health by increasing microbial activity and nutrient cycling, which significantly enhances soil fertility and crop productivity over time. For farmers, this means reduced dependency on costly chemical inputs and improved soil resilience against environmental stresses like drought and pests. Economically, organic farming presents an opportunity for small and marginal farmers to earn higher incomes through growing demand for organic produce that is healthier and safer for consumers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.7999999999999998; text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 8pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\">Moreover, the socioeconomic benefits extend beyond immediate financial gains. Organic farming contributes to environmental conservation by minimizing soil and water pollution, preserving biodiversity, and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Farmers practicing organic methods reported better health outcomes due to decreased chemical exposure and a sense of empowerment from using sustainable land stewardship techniques. Despite some initial challenges in transitioning and lower short-term yield concerns, the long-term sustainability, ecosystem restoration, and economic viability of organic farming make it a necessary and impactful choice for farmers seeking resilience and sustainability in agriculture.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.7999999999999998; text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 8pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\">This advocacy statement highlights key findings from Shodh Sari research, emphasizing organic farming&#8217;s multidimensional advantages as a critical pathway for sustainable rural development and farmer welfare.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8a65c09 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"8a65c09\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">A Call for Action: From Global Goals to Local Impact<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-783231d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"783231d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.7999999999999998; text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\">The International Seminar on &#8220;Local Youth Actions for the SDGs and Beyond,&#8221; held on August 12, 2025, underscored the indispensable role of youth in our global society. Their creativity and deep community ties are essential for transforming global ambitions into tangible, local realities. We must move beyond symbolic support to tangible action by investing in policies and programs that empower young people as partners in development. For the executive summary, <a href=\"https:\/\/icert.org.in\/index.php\/news-advocacy\/highlights\/local-youth-actions-for-the-sdgs-and-beyond-an-expert-analysis-of-the-international-seminar-on-un-unesco-international-youth-day-2025\/\">click here<\/a><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-ea19416 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"ea19416\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-413fd4d\" data-id=\"413fd4d\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-62ad493 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"62ad493\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Empower Youth, Bridge the Divide: Integrate AI into Education Now\n<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0fbb256 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0fbb256\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.7999999999999998; text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 8pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\">The Fourth Industrial Revolution is here, but its benefits are not automatic. Without urgent action, the AI revolution will deepen global inequality, leaving millions of youth behind. We call on governments, educators, and industry leaders to act decisively. We must reform technical and vocational education (TVET) to mandate AI and digital literacy, invest in educator training, and ensure equitable digital access for all. Empowering youth with future-proof skills isn&#8217;t just an educational goal\u2014it&#8217;s an economic imperative and the foundation for building inclusive, resilient, and peaceful societies. Let us provide the tools, not just to use technology, but to shape it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.7999999999999998; text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 8pt;\"><span style=\"background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; white-space-collapse: preserve;\">Act now. Bridge the divide. Empower a generation.<\/span><span style=\"background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold; white-space-collapse: preserve;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/icert.org.in\/index.php\/act-now-bridge-the-divide-empower-a-generation\/\">Click here for detailed summary<\/a><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-2f529d0 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"2f529d0\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-693b6bb\" data-id=\"693b6bb\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7434a9f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7434a9f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #003366;\"><strong>Yoga as Frontier Science: Our Advocacy for Inner-Outer Regeneration<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">On\u00a0International Yoga Day 2025 (June 21-22), the International Council for Education, Research and Training (ICERT), in partnership with Mind Power University, Bhimtal, Nainital, convened a two-day international conference that reimagined yoga&#8217;s role in the 21st century. The theme\u00a0&#8220;Harmonizing Inner Space, Cultivating Outer Earth: Yoga, Frontier Science for Regenerative Sustainable Development&#8221;\u00a0was not just a title\u2014it was a declaration of advocacy. What We Advocated For:<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Yoga Beyond the Mat:\u00a0We positioned yoga not merely as physical exercise but as a\u00a0frontier science\u2014a rigorous, evidence-based discipline with profound implications for mental health, emotional intelligence, and ecological consciousness.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Inner Well-Being, Outer Sustainability:\u00a0We championed the idea that\u00a0regenerative sustainable development begins within. A harmonious inner space is the foundation for cultivating a harmonious outer earth. The conference explored how mindfulness, meditation, and yogic principles can drive environmental action and climate resilience.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Decolonizing Wellness:\u00a0By bringing together\u00a0317 participants\u00a0from\u00a0India, Nigeria, Pakistan, Nepal, Malaysia, Philippines, Uganda, UAE, and the USA, we advocated for knowledge exchange that honors diverse cultural traditions while embracing modern scientific validation.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Bridging Ancient Wisdom with Frontier Science:\u00a0Keynotes by global experts\u2014Dr. Manisha D. Bhagoji (USA)\u00a0,\u00a0Prof. Chacko Jose P (India),\u00a0Nor Nazeranah Binti Omar Din (Malaysia)\u00a0,\u00a0Dr. Marina Arnaut (UAE)\u00a0, and\u00a0Dr. Navneet Kaur (ICERT)\u00a0\u2014demonstrated that yoga&#8217;s ancient insights are now being validated by neuroscience, psychology, and environmental science.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Honoring Changemakers:\u00a0The\u00a0&#8220;Ekalavya Award 2025&#8221;\u00a0recognized individuals whose research and practice embody the integration of yoga, education, and sustainable development.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The Outcome We Advocate For: That yoga must be mainstreamed in Educational curricula (from schools to universities), Environmental policy and climate action frameworks, Mental health and holistic well-being programs and Global sustainability dialogues (SDG 3: Good Health &amp; Well-being; SDG 13: Climate Action)<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">This conference proved that\u00a0the path to a sustainable future lies through a sustainable self. ICERT remains committed to building platforms where inner science meets outer action\u2014because healing the planet begins with healing ourselves. Witness the Dialogue:<\/span>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=K_mEnzSWH9A\">Day 1<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/live\/ABnzzueq5rE\">Day 2\u00a0<\/a><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Read Summary: <a href=\"https:\/\/icert.org.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/UN-International-Yoga-Day-Conference-June-21-22-2025.pdf\">UN International Yoga Day Conference June 21-22, 2025<\/a><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-51b0ca4 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"51b0ca4\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-504c4bd\" data-id=\"504c4bd\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4a10e5c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4a10e5c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #003366;\"><strong style=\"font-size: 16px;\">From Dialogue to Direction: Our Advocacy for a Sustainable and Holistic Future<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The\u00a0Two Days International Conference on &#8220;Navigating Complexity, Fostering Holistic Development, and Environmental Sustainability,&#8221;\u00a0held on June 05-06, 2025, at Vivekananda Global University, Jaipur, in partnership with ICERT, was more than an academic gathering\u2014it was a reaffirmation of our core advocacy. Convened on\u00a0UN World Environment Day, this conference brought together\u00a0177 researchers, educators, and policymakers from 7 countries\u2014including India, Nigeria, Kosovo, and the UAE\u2014with one unifying goal: to translate interdisciplinary dialogue into tangible action for the planet and its people. What We Advocated For:<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Integrating Environmental Imperatives:\u00a0We championed the idea that environmental sustainability cannot be an afterthought. It must be woven into the fabric of education, economic policy, and community development. Discussions led by experts like\u00a0Dr. Evelyn Ijeoma Orji (Nigeria)\u00a0and\u00a0Dr. Liz White (South Korea)\u00a0highlighted cross-cultural strategies for climate action.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Fostering Holistic Development:\u00a0We moved beyond narrow metrics of progress, advocating for educational and developmental models that nurture intellectual, social, and emotional well-being. The dialogue stressed that true development must be human-centric.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Building Global-South Bridges:\u00a0With strong participation from India and Nigeria, and reach extending to Pakistan and Qatar, the conference strengthened academic corridors within the Global South, advocating for knowledge exchange that is equitable and contextually relevant.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Recognizing Action-Oriented Research:\u00a0The\u00a0&#8220;Chanakya Award 2025&#8221;\u00a0was not just a recognition of past work but an advocacy for future research that is bold, interdisciplinary, and solution-oriented.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The Core Outcome: The primary takeaway was clear: the 21st century&#8217;s interconnected crises demand interconnected solutions. ICERT and VGU demonstrated that when academia, policy (represented by UGC&#8217;s\u00a0Mr. Vinod Singh Yadav), and global partnerships converge, we move beyond simply describing problems to actively designing solutions. This conference was a step\u2014a significant one\u2014toward a future where complexity is met with collaboration, and sustainability is not just a theme, but a practice.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Witness the Dialogue:<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/live\/7Rh5-A24Skk\">Conference Recording<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/icert.org.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Navigating-Complexity-June-05-06-2025.pdf\">Navigating Complexity June 05-06, 2025<\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-8918be5 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"8918be5\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-b69198b\" data-id=\"b69198b\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-48b986d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"48b986d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h6 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #003366;\"><strong>Building Bridges Across Continents for Transformative Research<\/strong><\/span><\/h6><p><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 16px;\">The One Day International Multidisciplinary Conference held on May 3, 2025, at Dewan VS Group of Institutions, Meerut, in partnership with ICERT, was convened with a clear purpose: to move beyond dialogue and deliver measurable outcomes. After rigorous brainstorming across disciplines, one conclusion emerged with clarity\u2014sustainable transformation requires interdisciplinary collaboration that transcends borders. A Strengthened Global South Alliance: With 379 participants from India, Nigeria, Malaysia, Pakistan, Nepal, Ethiopia, Kosovo, the Philippines, the UK, the UAE, and the USA, the conference solidified academic corridors between South Asia and West Africa. The overwhelming representation from Nigeria and India confirmed that the future of global research lies in South-South cooperation. Actionable Research, Not Just Abstracts: Across four technical sessions, the 62 research presentations delivered practical frameworks for integrating AI in education, sustainable engineering practices, gender-inclusive management, and climate-resilient policies\u2014all aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Honoring Impact Over Intent: The &#8220;Shiksha Ratan Award 2025&#8221; recognized individuals whose work has translated knowledge into measurable community impact, reinforcing our belief that advocacy must celebrate results, not just effort. Decolonizing Knowledge Production: The conference concluded that true transformation requires dismantling hierarchical knowledge structures. By amplifying voices from underrepresented regions, we took a concrete step toward a more equitable academic ecosystem. Advocacy without outcomes is aspiration. This conference proved that when global minds collaborate across disciplines, the result is not just discussion\u2014it is direction. ICERT remains committed to building platforms where research leads to policy, where dialogue leads to action, and where every participant leaves with more than notes\u2014they leave with a network, a roadmap, and a renewed purpose. <a href=\"https:\/\/icert.org.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Summary-of-International-Conference-May-3-2025.pdf\">Summary of International Conference May 3, 2025<\/a><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-79f0fe6 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"79f0fe6\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-491e489\" data-id=\"491e489\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d0431dc elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d0431dc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Empowering Every Woman, Enriching Every Community: International Seminar on Women\u2019s Day 2025\n<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2406cd7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2406cd7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.7999999999999998; text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 10pt;\"><span id=\"docs-internal-guid-5982581e-7fff-0dec-77c0-925c07a61a21\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;\">At <\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;\">ICERT<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;\">, we believe that when women and girls rise, entire communities thrive. Empowerment is not just a goal\u2014it is the foundation of a just, inclusive, and progressive society. Through research, education, and global collaboration, we champion policies and initiatives that create equal opportunities, ensure safety and dignity, and nurture leadership among women and girls. Our advocacy turns dialogue into action, driving measurable change and inspiring a future where every woman and girl can live, lead, and succeed with dignity and pride. <a href=\"https:\/\/icert.org.in\/index.php\/news-advocacy\/international-seminar-on-womens-day-2025\/\">Click here for executive summary<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-090988d elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"090988d\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-af714a6\" data-id=\"af714a6\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-46c7437 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"46c7437\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #003366;\"><strong>Advancing Interdisciplinary Science for Sustainable Development<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">At ICERT, advocacy is not just about dialogue\u2014it is about building actionable pathways for global change. The\u00a0International Multidisciplinary Conference on the UN International Day of Women and Girls in Science, organized in partnership with UEM Jaipur on February 15, 2025, stands as a testament to this commitment.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">A Global Platform for Inclusion: With\u00a0306 registered participants\u00a0representing diverse nations\u2014including India, Nigeria, Sri Lanka, Malaysia, and Indonesia\u2014the conference amplified voices often underrepresented in STEM. By specifically strengthening academic bridges between\u00a0South Asia and West Africa, ICERT advanced its mission to democratize knowledge and foster cross-continental collaboration.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Bridging Disciplines, Solving Complex Problems: The conference theme,\u00a0&#8220;Approaches to Bridge Sciences, Engineering, and Humanities,&#8221;\u00a0reflects ICERT&#8217;s core belief that the world&#8217;s most pressing challenges\u2014climate change, social inequality, and technological ethics\u2014cannot be solved in silos. The\u00a062 research presentations\u00a0delivered actionable insights at the intersection of AI ethics, environmental resilience, gender inclusion, and public health.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Recognizing Changemakers: By presenting\u00a011 Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam International Excellence Awards, ICERT honored individuals whose work embodies the spirit of interdisciplinary innovation and social impact. These are the leaders shaping a more inclusive and sustainable future.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The Road Ahead: This conference reaffirmed ICERT&#8217;s dedication to the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the principles of the International Day of Women and Girls in Science. We remain committed to creating platforms where science meets humanity, and where every researcher\u2014regardless of gender or geography\u2014has a voice. <a href=\"https:\/\/icert.org.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Executive-Summary-Feb-15-2025-International-Conference.pdf\">Executive Summary Feb 15, 2025, International Conference<\/a><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-89c1337 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"89c1337\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-9c51794\" data-id=\"9c51794\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3d8b0a5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3d8b0a5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Youth as Catalysts for Sustainable Change\n<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fa13bcb elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"fa13bcb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.7999999999999998; text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 10pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\">At <\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\">ICERT<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\">,<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"> we believe that <\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\">empowering youth is the key to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"> and building a just, equitable, and sustainable future. The <\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\">International Multidisciplinary Conference on \u201cSDGs and Youth Empowerment for Sustainable Development\u201d<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"> reaffirmed our commitment to creating platforms where research, innovation, and collaboration converge to drive impact. We advocate for <\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\">policies and programs that integrate youth voices<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\">, foster interdisciplinary solutions, and equip young people with the skills and opportunities to lead change. By bridging global knowledge and local action, ICERT continues to work toward a world where youth are not just participants but <\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\">leaders in shaping a sustainable tomorrow<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\">. <a href=\"https:\/\/icert.org.in\/index.php\/news-advocacy\/youth-day-in-india-jan-12-2025\/\">Click here for executive summary<\/a><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-72b409a elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"72b409a\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-f369ebd\" data-id=\"f369ebd\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7a7642a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7a7642a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #003366;\"><strong>Advancing Sustainable Development Through Multidisciplinary Global Dialogue<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">On\u00a0May 05, 2024\u00a0, I.N.M. PG College, Meerut, India\u2014affiliated to CCS University, Meerut\u2014and the International Council for Education, Research and Training (ICERT) convened a One Day International Multidisciplinary Conference on\u00a0&#8220;Contemporary Global Trends and Transformations in Humanities, Social Sciences, Sciences and Education.&#8221;\u00a0This conference was a powerful declaration of advocacy for interdisciplinary collaboration, global partnerships, and sustainable development.<\/span><\/p><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">What We Advocated For:<\/span><\/p><ul><li><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Interdisciplinary Approaches to Contemporary Challenges:\u00a0We championed the idea that the complex challenges of our time\u2014from climate change to social inequality\u2014cannot be addressed through a single disciplinary lens. The conference brought together scholars from humanities, social sciences, sciences, and education to demonstrate that integrated perspectives yield holistic solutions.<\/span><\/p><\/li><li><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Global Partnerships for Sustainable Development:\u00a0With Chief Guests from\u00a0USA, UK, and Australia, a Patron from\u00a0France, a Keynote Speaker from the\u00a0Philippines, and participants from\u00a010+ countries, we advocated for equitable global partnerships that transcend geographical and cultural boundaries. The presence of\u00a0Dr. Srinivas Rao Kaveti\u00a0(International Law Firm, USA\/UK\/India) and\u00a0Mr. Vic Gaffney\u00a0(Philosopher &amp; Permaculture Consultant, Australia) brought unique legal, philosophical, and sustainability perspectives to the dialogue.<\/span><\/p><\/li><li><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Recognizing Excellence in Education:\u00a0The release of the\u00a0Conference Proceedings Book (Souvenir)\u00a0and the keynote by\u00a0Prof. Dr. Rhoda Basco-Galangco\u00a0(Director for Curriculum and Instruction, Philippines) underscored our commitment to advancing quality education (SDG 4) and recognizing scholarly contributions that drive transformative change.<\/span><\/p><\/li><li><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Strengthening Global South-North Academic Bridges:\u00a0With strong participation from\u00a0India, Nigeria, Philippines, Malaysia, Pakistan, Egypt, Ethiopia, Tanzania, and Fiji, alongside partners from\u00a0USA, UK, France, and Australia, we advocated for academic collaboration that is reciprocal, respectful, and rooted in shared challenges and solutions.<\/span><\/p><\/li><li><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Skill Development &amp; Professional Growth:\u00a0The leadership of\u00a0Dr. Evgeniya Zharikova\u00a0(Soft Skills &amp; Professional Communication) and\u00a0Dr. Savita Sharma\u00a0(Skill Development) highlighted our advocacy for education that equips learners with competencies for decent work and economic growth (SDG 8).<\/span><\/p><\/li><\/ul><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The Outcome We Advocate For: <\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">That governments, institutions, and policymakers must<\/span><\/p><ul><li><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Invest in interdisciplinary research\u00a0that bridges humanities, social sciences, sciences, and education<\/span><\/p><\/li><li><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Strengthen Global South-North academic partnerships\u00a0through exchange programs, joint research, and collaborative conferences<\/span><\/p><\/li><li><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Recognize and celebrate\u00a0scholarly excellence through publications and awards<\/span><\/p><\/li><li><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Integrate skill development\u00a0and professional communication into educational curricula<\/span><\/p><\/li><li><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Center legal and philosophical perspectives\u00a0in sustainable development discourse<\/span><\/p><\/li><\/ul><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">A Final Word: <\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><em>&#8220;Contemporary global trends demand contemporary responses. By bringing together disciplines, continents, and perspectives, this conference demonstrated that the path to sustainable development is paved with collaboration, curiosity, and a commitment to excellence. The work continues.&#8221;<\/em><\/span><\/p><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\u2014 ICERT Advocacy Team, Read Summary: <a href=\"https:\/\/icert.org.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/One-Day-International-Multidisciplinary-Conference-5th-May-2024.pdf\">One Day International Multidisciplinary Conference 5th May 2024<\/a><\/span><\/p><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">#ICERT #INMPGCollege #GlobalConference #MultidisciplinaryResearch #SustainableDevelopment #GlobalSouth #AdvocacyInAction<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-a62bdf9 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"a62bdf9\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-902e9c1\" data-id=\"902e9c1\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9dbcc43 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9dbcc43\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #003366;\"><strong>Advancing Sustainable Development Through Interdisciplinary Collaboration<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">On\u00a0March 22, 2024, Gandhi Memorial National College, Ambala Cantt., India\u2014a NAAC Accredited &#8220;A++&#8221; institution\u2014and the International Council for Education, Research and Training (ICERT) convened a Global Interdisciplinary Conference on\u00a0&#8220;Global Dynamics in Education, Research, Social Sciences, &amp; Sciences for Sustainable Development.&#8221;\u00a0This conference was a powerful declaration of advocacy for interdisciplinary collaboration, research excellence, and sustainable development.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">What We Advocated For:<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Interdisciplinary Approaches to Complex Challenges:\u00a0We championed the idea that sustainable development cannot be achieved through siloed thinking. The conference brought together scholars from education, social sciences, sciences, and research to demonstrate that complex global challenges require integrated, multidisciplinary solutions.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Strengthening Global South Academic Partnerships:\u00a0With leadership from Indian institutions and participants from Nigeria, Malaysia, Ethiopia, Philippines, Egypt, and beyond, we advocated for equitable academic partnerships that center Global South perspectives and address shared challenges.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Recognizing Research Excellence:\u00a0The release of two significant books\u2014<em>&#8220;Atamnirbhar Bharat evam Yuva Shakti&#8221;<\/em>\u00a0by Dr. Rakesh Kumar and\u00a0<em>&#8220;Negotiating Power Through Intertextuality&#8221;<\/em>\u00a0by Dr. Anuradha\u2014and the declaration of the\u00a0&#8220;Ekalavya Award 2024&#8221;\u00a0underscored our commitment to celebrating and amplifying scholarly contributions that drive sustainable development.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Institutional Collaboration as a Catalyst:\u00a0The conference brought together leaders from Kurukshetra University, NIILM University, IGNOU, Nilai University (Malaysia), IPE Management School (Paris), and ICERT\u2014demonstrating that advocacy requires partnerships across institutions, sectors, and continents.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Youth as Drivers of Sustainable Development:\u00a0The theme emphasized &#8220;Global Dynamics&#8221; and the release of Dr. Rakesh Kumar&#8217;s book on &#8220;Atamnirbhar Bharat evam Yuva Shakti&#8221; (Self-Reliant India and Youth Power) highlighted the critical role of youth in shaping sustainable futures.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The Outcome We Advocate For: That governments, institutions, and policymakers must:<\/span><\/p><ul><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Invest in interdisciplinary research\u00a0that bridges education, social sciences, and sciences<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Strengthen Global South academic partnerships\u00a0through exchange programs and collaborative funding<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Celebrate and recognize\u00a0scholarly excellence through awards and publications<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Empower youth\u00a0as active agents of sustainable development<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Create platforms for multidisciplinary dialogue\u00a0that translate research into actionable policy<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">A Final Word: <em>&#8220;Sustainable development demands interdisciplinary thinking, global collaboration, and a commitment to excellence. This conference was a step toward that future\u2014but the work continues.&#8221;<\/em> \u2014 ICERT Advocacy Team<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Read Summary: <a href=\"https:\/\/icert.org.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/International-Conference-22-March-2024.pdf\">International Conference 22 March 2024<\/a><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">#ICERT #GMNCollege #GlobalConference #EkalavyaAward #SustainableDevelopment #InterdisciplinaryResearch #GlobalSouth #AdvocacyInAction<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-6278fa4 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"6278fa4\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-f40e487\" data-id=\"f40e487\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-828b82b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"828b82b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #003366;\"><strong>Investing in Women to Accelerate Global Progress<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">On\u00a0UN International Women&#8217;s Day 2024 (March 08), the International Council for Education, Research and Training (ICERT) and Emmanuel Alayande University of Education (EAUED), Oyo, Nigeria, convened an International Seminar under the global theme\u00a0&#8220;Invest in Women: Accelerate Progress.&#8221;\u00a0This seminar was more than a celebration\u2014it was a powerful declaration of advocacy for gender-inclusive sustainable development.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">What We Advocated For:<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Investing in Women as a Strategic Imperative:\u00a0We championed that investing in women is not charity\u2014it is the most effective strategy for unlocking economic growth, social progress, and sustainable development. Dr. Swarna framed this through her keynote on &#8220;Inclusive Investing,&#8221; demonstrating that women&#8217;s empowerment yields exponential returns for families, communities, and nations.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Recognizing Women&#8217;s Multiple Roles:\u00a0Dr. Grace Oluremilekun Akanbi explored the intersection of motherhood and professional excellence, advocating for systems that support women as they navigate these dual identities. We called for workplace policies, educational structures, and social norms that recognize and honor women&#8217;s contributions in all spheres.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Building Bridges, Breaking Ceilings:\u00a0Dr. Dilpreet Kaur&#8217;s keynote framed our advocacy for cross-sector collaboration\u2014building bridges between education, business, policy, and civil society\u2014while simultaneously breaking the ceilings that limit women&#8217;s leadership and advancement.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Women&#8217;s Empowerment as a Catalyst:\u00a0Dr. Manisha D. Bhagoji positioned women&#8217;s empowerment as the single most powerful catalyst for accelerating progress across all Sustainable Development Goals. We advocated for policies and investments that place women at the center of development strategies.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Celebrating Excellence:\u00a0The\u00a0&#8220;Global Women Icon Award 2024&#8221;\u00a0recognized individuals whose work embodies gender-inclusive action, inspiring others to follow their example. We advocated for institutionalizing such recognition to amplify women&#8217;s voices and contributions.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Global South Solidarity:\u00a0With leadership from Nigerian and Indian institutions, and participants from across Africa, Asia, Europe, and North America, we advocated for equitable partnerships that center Global South perspectives and solutions.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The Outcome We Advocate For: That governments, institutions, and policymakers must:<\/span><\/p><ul><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Mandate gender-inclusive investment\u00a0in education, entrepreneurship, and leadership development<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Create supportive policies\u00a0for working mothers and women in leadership<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Strengthen cross-sector collaborations\u00a0that amplify women&#8217;s voices<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Institutionalize recognition\u00a0for women&#8217;s contributions across fields<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Center Global South perspectives\u00a0in gender equality discourse<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">A Final Word: <em>&#8220;When we invest in women, we accelerate progress for everyone. This International Women&#8217;s Day, we commit to turning advocacy into action\u2014because the future of sustainable development depends on it.&#8221;<\/em> \u2014 ICERT Advocacy Team<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Watch the Seminar:<\/span>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/live\/qfQWqytetJY\">YouTube Link<\/a> <span style=\"color: #000000;\">Read Full Summary: <a href=\"https:\/\/icert.org.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/UN-International-Womens-Day-2024.pdf\">UN International Womens Day 2024<\/a><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">#ICERT #EAUED #InternationalWomensDay #InvestInWomen #SDG5 #GenderEquality #WomenEmpowerment #GlobalSouth #AdvocacyInAction<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-499c1bf elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"499c1bf\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-e4c5451\" data-id=\"e4c5451\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8f65872 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8f65872\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #003366;\"><strong>Women-Led, Multidisciplinary Research for a Sustainable Future Feb 11, 2024<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">On\u00a0February 11, 2024\u00a0\u2014the\u00a0UN International Day of Women and Girls in Science\u2014M.D.S.D. College Ambala City, Haryana, and the International Council for Education, Research and Training (ICERT) convened an International Multidisciplinary Conference on\u00a0&#8220;Recent Advances in Science &amp; Engineering, Humanities and Social Sciences towards Sustainability.&#8221;<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Our Advocacy: This conference was more than an academic gathering\u2014it was a powerful declaration of advocacy for gender-inclusive, multidisciplinary, and globally connected research.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Women in Science are Essential:\u00a0We advocate for the full participation, leadership, and recognition of women and girls in STEM fields. Their voices, perspectives, and innovations are indispensable for solving the world&#8217;s most pressing challenges.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Multidisciplinary Approaches are Non-Negotiable:\u00a0Complex global challenges\u2014from climate change to public health\u2014cannot be solved within disciplinary silos. We advocate for research that bridges science, engineering, humanities, and social sciences.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Global South Partnerships Must Be Equitable:\u00a0With participants and leaders from India, Ethiopia, Taiwan, and the USA, we demonstrated that academic collaboration must be rooted in mutual respect, shared knowledge, and equitable partnership.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Recognition Inspires Action:\u00a0The\u00a0Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam International Excellence Award-2024\u00a0honors those whose work embodies the spirit of innovation, service, and excellence\u2014inspiring the next generation of women and girls in science.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Institutional Leadership Matters:\u00a0From\u00a0Dr. Kiran Angra (Principal, M.D.S.D. College)\u00a0to\u00a0Dr. Anuradha (Conference Convenor)\u00a0and\u00a0Dr. Monika Dhillon &amp; Ms. Aanchal (Coordinators)\u00a0, we celebrate women leaders who are creating platforms for others to shine.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The Outcome We Advocate For: That governments, institutions, and policymakers must:<\/span><\/p><ul><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Invest in women-led research\u00a0through fellowships, mentorship programs, and leadership opportunities<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Mandate gender-inclusive representation\u00a0in all academic conferences and research platforms<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Fund interdisciplinary sustainability research\u00a0that bridges science, engineering, humanities, and social sciences<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Strengthen Global South academic partnerships\u00a0through exchange programs and collaborative funding<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Celebrate and recognize\u00a0the contributions of women and girls in science through institutionalized awards<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">A Final Word: <em>&#8220;When we empower women and girls in science, we unlock half the world&#8217;s potential for innovation, discovery, and sustainable development. This conference was a step\u2014a significant one\u2014toward that future. But the work continues.&#8221;<\/em> \u2014 ICERT Advocacy Team<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Our Commitment: ICERT and M.D.S.D. College stand committed to creating platforms where women in science lead, where multidisciplinary research thrives, and where global goals are translated into local action.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Watch:<\/span>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=h1j06EFq8rM&amp;t=11652s\">M.D.S.D. College Ambala City One Day International Multidisciplinary Conference on Feb 11, 2024 \u2013 YouTube<\/a>\u00a0<span style=\"color: #000000;\">Read Summary:<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/icert.org.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/UN-International-Day-of-Women-and-Girls-in-Science-2024.pdf\">\u00a0UN International Day of Women and Girls in Science 2024<\/a><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">#ICERT #MDSDCollege #WomenInScience #IDWGS #SDG5 #GenderEquality #MultidisciplinaryResearch #APJAbdulKalamAward #Sustainability<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-0ae6b7d elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"0ae6b7d\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-b50a727\" data-id=\"b50a727\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2e045be elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2e045be\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #003366;\"><strong>Youth-Led Multidisciplinary Action for Sustainable Development<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">On\u00a0National Youth Day, January 12, 2024\u00a0, PGDAV College (Evening), University of Delhi, and the International Council for Education, Research and Training (ICERT) convened an International Multidisciplinary Conference on\u00a0&#8220;Recent Advancement in Education, Research, Social Science, Science &amp; Engineering.&#8221;<\/span><\/p><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Our Advocacy:<\/span><\/p><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Youth Empowerment:\u00a0Young people are architects of sustainable development, not passive beneficiaries.<\/span><br \/><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Multidisciplinary Approaches:\u00a0Complex global challenges require solutions that transcend disciplinary boundaries.<\/span><br \/><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Global South Collaboration:\u00a0Knowledge exchange must be equitable, inclusive, and rooted in local contexts.<\/span><br \/><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Recognition of Excellence:\u00a0The\u00a0Indian Youth Icon Award 2024\u00a0celebrates changemakers who embody innovation and service.<\/span><br \/><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Institutional Partnerships:\u00a0Sustainable impact requires collaboration across institutions, continents, and sectors.<\/span><\/p><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Our Commitment: <\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">ICERT and PGDAV College stand committed to creating platforms where youth voices are heard, where research meets action, and where global goals are translated into local realities.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Watch:<\/span>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=zxz0QQmHVEk\">ICERT &amp; PGDAV College (Evening) DU New Delhi Conference National Youth Day India January 12, 2024 \u2013 YouTube<\/a>\u00a0<span style=\"color: #000000;\">Read More<\/span>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/icert.org.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/National-Youth-Day-January-12-2024.pdf\">National Youth Day, January 12, 2024<\/a><\/p><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">#ICERT #PGDAVCollege #NationalYouthDay #YouthEmpowerment #SDGs #MultidisciplinaryResearch<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>News &amp; Latest Updates Highlights Advocacy Social Welfare Advocacy Beyond the Gaps: Forging a Global Path to Gender Justice &#8220;In the second quarter of the 21st century, the promise of legal equality remains an unfulfilled global mandate. 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