The 6th National Women’s Conference is set to take place in Vijayawada on November 22-23, bringing together over 200 women delegates from various public sector organizations across India.
- Purpose and Venue: The two-day conference, organized by the Confederation of Central Government Employees and Workers’ Association, will be held at Murali Gardens near Poranki in Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh.
- Focus on Women’s Issues: Convenor I. Susheela Rani highlighted that the event aims to address the challenges women employees face in Central Government departments, providing a platform to discuss solutions.
- Objective of Awareness: The conference’s main objective is to educate women about their legal rights and ensure they have a safe environment to perform their duties, emphasizing empowerment and workplace safety.
- Representation for Andhra Pradesh: This year’s conference in a Telugu state is seen as a positive development, recognizing the need to hold these discussions across various regions.
- Support for Women’s Reservation Bill: Leaders, including MLC K. Lakshmana Rao and APNGOs Association officials, expressed support for the Women’s Reservation Bill, urging political parties to set aside differences to pass the long-pending legislation.
- Event Promotion: The event’s logo and wall poster were released to publicize the conference and emphasize the importance of unity for women’s representation.
This conference underscores the importance of awareness, safety, and advocacy for women’s rights in public sector workplaces.