International Seminar on Women’s Day 2025
For All Women and Girls: Rights, Equality, & Empowerment
The International Council for Education, Research, and Training (ICERT) successfully hosted a landmark international seminar on March 8, 2025, celebrating UN International Women’s Day. The event served as a global catalyst for research and advocacy under the theme: “For All Women and Girls: Rights, Equality, & Empowerment.”
Highlights:
Global Impact by the Numbers
- 573 Participants joined from over 20 countries, including the USA, UK, Australia, India, Nigeria, and South Africa.
- Strategic Vision: Focused on the UN global agenda for gender equality, evidence-based policy recommendations, and international networking.
Key Highlights & Distinguished Speakers
The seminar featured high-level dialogues led by renowned experts:
- Keynote Speakers: * Ofelia Aljade Ramos (University of the Philippines Cebu)
- Prof. (Dr.) Indira Dixit (Principal, LNCP, Indore, India)
- Dr. Nehal D. Shah (Sarvajanik University & Founder, Rutuja Charitable Trust)
- Session Moderators: Dr. Uma Sinha (ICERT Fellow) and Dr. Dilpreet Kaur (Guru Nanak Dev University).
- Recognition of Excellence: Presentation of the Global Youth Icon Awards 2025 to dignitaries for outstanding contributions to community welfare and empowerment.
Actionable Outcomes & Recommendations
The deliberations resulted in a strategic roadmap for stakeholders:
- Policy & Safety: Strengthening inclusive policies to ensure equal resource access and safety.
- Education: Investing in digital literacy and skill-building to bridge the professional gender gap.
- Research: Utilizing evidence-based data to track progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
- Advocacy: Challenging societal stereotypes through grassroots community engagement.
ICERT remains committed to its vision of fostering a global community where the rights, dignity, and empowerment of women and girls are upheld through collective action.
Watch Full Seminar: International Seminar on UN International Women’s Day March 08, 2025 – YouTube
