International: Over three days, participants will discuss ways to promote women’s economic empowerment. Argentina’s first lady, Juliana Awada, took part in the opening.
With women’s economic empowerment as its focus, the G20 engagement group that works for gender equality, the Women 20, began its Summit today in Buenos Aires. Over 800 women from around the world are taking part in a range of activities until Wednesday.
“We all have the opportunity to raise awareness for women’s issues and encourage leaders to invest in women’s economic development,” said Juliana Awada, Argentina’s first lady, at the meeting’s opening session at the CCK. “It is clear that closing the gap is a goal that can no longer be postponed. The only measure for someone to carry out a project and accomplish their goals should be their capability, their talent,” she added.
Susana Balbo, W20 Chair, said: “A key objective of the W20 this year has been to increase the number of representatives per country to ensure a plurality of voices, which is a guiding principle for us, and the representation of all G20 countries.”
About the W20
Since its creation in 2015 under the Turkish G20 presidency, the W20 brings together women’s civil society organizations and women entrepreneurs from around the world.
During the Argentine G20 presidency, the W20 is being chaired by entrepreneur and businesswoman Susana Balbo.