US Ambassador Leads Delegation for Women's Empowerment Conferences in India

US Ambassador-at-Large for Global Women’s Issues, Geeta Rao Gupta, embarks on a significant eight-day visit to India, with plans to visit Gujarat, Mumbai, and Bengaluru. The visit holds great promise as she spearheads the US delegation to attend two crucial conferences focused on women's empowerment.

Kicking off her visit from August 1 to August 4, Geeta Rao Gupta will lead the US delegation to the G20 Alliance for the Empowerment and Progression of Women’s Economic Representation (G20 EMPOWER) Conference and the G20 Ministerial Conference on Women’s Empowerment, both hosted by the Government of India. This reflects the increasing importance of women's empowerment on the global stage, with a specific focus on economic representation and progress.

Accompanying her on this impactful journey are high-profile officials from various US departments. Notable delegates include Rachel Vogelstein, Special Assistant to the President at the White House Gender Policy Council, and Special Advisor to the National Security Council on Gender. Nancy Izzo Jackson, U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary for South and Central Asian Affairs, along with Mike Hankey, U.S. Consul General at the U.S. Consulate General Mumbai, and Jamille Bigio, USAID Senior Coordinator for Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment in the Office of the Administrator, complete the distinguished delegation.

The visit holds immense significance as it signals the US government's commitment to advancing gender equality and women's empowerment globally. By actively participating in these conferences, the US delegation aims to collaborate with international partners to drive positive change for women and girls worldwide.

Geeta Rao Gupta's leadership and the expertise brought in by the other delegates are expected to foster meaningful discussions, innovative ideas, and actionable strategies to uplift women's economic status and promote their rights and opportunities in diverse sectors.

As the US and India come together to address the challenges and opportunities related to women's empowerment, this visit holds the potential to yield tangible outcomes and strengthen bilateral cooperation on gender equality initiatives.

The world is closely watching this collaboration, hopeful that the outcomes of these conferences will lead to transformative changes and a brighter future for women, not just in India but across the globe.