In a bid to reduce gender inequality in India and increase female work participation rates, the Kerala government is set to host the country’s first global conference on gender equality here from November 12-14. With a core theme of “Gender, Governance and Inclusion” the conference is set to discuss issues ranging from citizenship, globalisation, work, governance, health, education, disability and the role of media. “The theme of the conference focuses on the urgent need for a transformative agenda to move towards greater inclusion and gender equality,” Mridul Eapen, Honorary Professor, Centre for Development Studies said.

Read More at  www.newindianexpress.com