Panel Discussion at the World Social Forum (WSF) 2024 on Redefining Gender, Equality, and Inclusivity - South Asian Perspectives on Gender and Rights

SARTUC organised two Side Events in World Social Forum 2024 (WSF2024Nepal), Kathmandu
“Another World is Possible” on 17th February 2024, in collaboration with the International Trade Union Confederation – Asia Pacific (ITUC-AP), FNV Mondiaal, South Asia Gender Platform (SAGP), and Solidarity Center (SC); one of which was a Side Event on Panel Discussion at World Social Forum (WSF) on "Redefining Gender, Equality, and Inclusivity - South Asian Perspectives on Gender and Rights: Addressing Historical Legacies, Confronting Current Challenges, and Integrating the LGBTQI+ into the Conversation”, organised with the collaboration with SAGP and FNV Mondiaal.

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SARTUC organised two Side Events in World Social Forum 2024 (WSF2024Nepal), Kathmandu

“Another World is Possible” on 17th February 2024, in collaboration with the International Trade Union Confederation – Asia Pacific (ITUC-AP), FNV Mondiaal, South Asia Gender Platform (SAGP), and Solidarity Center (SC); one of which was a Side Event on Panel Discussion at World Social Forum (WSF) on "Redefining Gender, Equality, and Inclusivity - South Asian Perspectives on Gender and Rights: Addressing Historical Legacies, Confronting Current Challenges, and Integrating the LGBTQI+ into the Conversation”, organised with the collaboration with SAGP and FNV Mondiaal. The objectives of the side event were to provide a comprehensive overview of the current state of gender, equality, and inclusivity in South Asia, address issues such as a comprehensive overview of the existing gender disparities in South Asian countries, consider education, health, and economic opportunities for women and the LGBTQI+ community; campaign for diversifying leadership roles in trade unions to create a positive impact on women's leadership and eliminate violence and harassment in the workplace;  explore the strategies to promote gender, equality, and inclusivity in trade union movements as well as in the world of work; and establish a roadmap and formulate recommendations and actionable steps to redefine gender, equality, and inclusivity in the region.

The Side Event highlighted and discussed the challenges faced by women workers, particularly gender equality and women workers rights in the region through the inclusive dialogue from South Asian trade union leaders and LGBTQI+ activities’. The side event at WSF 2024 was open to all the delegates and participants who attended WSF across the world, thus, the hall was fully occupied with more than 150 participants.

The key discussion revolved around gender, equality, and inclusivity in South Asia, and the situation of different genders in the leadership, especially in the context of trade unions in South Asian nations. Additionally, the panellists highlighted best practices, potential solutions, and strategies to deal with the challenges representing their respective countries.