Brics leaders recognise women as leaders, drivers of growth and social transformation

NEW DELHI: Brics leaders on Saturday asserted that they recognised women as leaders, decision-makers and key drivers of economic growth and social transformation.In a joint declaration issued after their meeting, the leaders also acknowledged the vital role of women in peacebuilding in line with the global Women, Peace and Security agenda."We affirm that women's participation in governance; their financial and digital inclusion; their capacity building, access to skill development and entrepreneurship opportunities, support to entrepreneurship, access to productive and social services and their crucial role in climate action, food security and nutrition, which are interconnected is key for sustainable development," the declaration said.The leaders also highlighted the importance of policies supporting women's full participation in economic life, including through appropriate care policies in accordance with national circumstances."We also recognise the importance of policies that support women's full participation in economic life, including through appropriate care policies, in accordance with national…