LGW Presents Best Practices on “Breaking Barriers in Rural Leadership” at CSW 68 Panel
In conjunction with the 68th Commission on the Status of Women (CSW68), the parallel event “Catalysts of Change: Fostering Female Leadership in Rural Revitalization” takes place today, March 15, at the prestigious Harvard Club, in New York, USA. It emerges as a response to the conference theme of addressing poverty, strengthening gender-inclusive institutional development and financing, and accelerating gender equality while empowering all women and girls.
Composing the event, the Legion of Good Will (LGW) was invited to participate in the panel discussion “Breaking Barriers in Rural Leadership,” which discussed the theme: “Addressing challenges and opportunities for women in rural areas.” It was moderated by Dr. Yifa, Founder of Woodenfish Foundation and Harvard Researcher, and had the panelists:
- Ms. Zenab Adnan Aurangzebm, representative from the family of the Wali of Swat;
- Dr. Ali Raza Bukhari, Pakistan's Famous Religious Leader;
- Karina Hou, Peace Ambassador of the Universal Peace Federation;
- Aicha Afifi, Minister Plenipotentiary, Deputy Chief of Mission (DCM) – Morocco Embassy in DC;
- Danilo Parmegiani, Legion of Good Will´s representative to the UN.
On the occasion, the Legion of Good Will presented the quote of its President, Paiva Netto, “Take care of the Spirit, improve human beings. And everything will be transformed for the better!” The LGW’s representative to the UN, Danilo Parmegiani, addressed the best practices of the organization in supporting women and girls from rural areas of several countries, by partnering with female community leaders and other institutions to reach distant areas where gaps of social disparities are greater than in urban areas. The LGW’s work serves as an example of how collective actions inspired by universal values of solidarity and love can make a difference and support women and girls in extreme vulnerability.
ABOUT THE EVENT
The event was sponsored by WAKSAW-Uddiyana Archaeological Alliance, an international coalition with a dedicated focus on unraveling the intricate history of Buddhism through archaeology; by Woodenfish Foundation, a foundation committed to building a global network that gathers ethical, compassionate professionals, scholars, and leaders; and by Pakistan Council for Social Welfare & Human Rights (PCSW&HR), an organization established in 1992 with a mission to improve lives worldwide. It focuses on social and economic empowerment, inter-religious dialogue, and the protection of human rights without discrimination.
The initiative aimed to delve into the unique challenges and opportunities faced by women-led startups in remote areas, bridging urban business leaders with female entrepreneurs from distant regions.