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Unleashing the Power of Women: A Global Imperative | Rajan Ratna | TEDxRajdhani College
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In his captivating TED Talk, "Unleashing the Power of Women: A Global Imperative," Rajan Ratna, the Deputy Head and Senior Economics Affairs Officer at the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UN ESCAP), delivers a passionate discourse on the critical importance of women's empowerment in driving global progress and prosperity.
Ratna begins by painting a vivid picture of the current state of gender inequality worldwide, highlighting the pervasive barriers that hinder women's full participation in economic, social, and political spheres. He emphasizes that despite significant advancements in gender equality in recent decades, much work remains to be done to dismantle the systemic obstacles that continue to hold women back.
Drawing on his extensive expertise in economics and development, Ratna delves into the compelling economic rationale for empowering women. He presents compelling evidence that investing in women yields substantial returns, not only in terms of individual well-being and human rights but also in driving economic growth, reducing poverty, and fostering sustainable development.
Throughout his talk, Ratna shares inspiring stories of women from diverse backgrounds who have defied the odds and made significant contributions to their communities and societies. He underscores the transformative power of education, entrepreneurship, and access to resources in unlocking women's potential and enabling them to become agents of change. Since August 2018, Dr. Rajan Sudesh Ratna has served as the deputy head of the UN ESCAP's South and SouthWest Office in New Delhi. In this role, he has led capacity development, policy advisory, and research projects aimed at assisting nations in accelerating their progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals. Male Champion of the Year Award 2023 for Empowering Women' (June 2023) by Women in a Management and International Finance Cooperation in the Global Economic Forum, 2023; Womennovator Year Award 2021 (June 2021); and
Ratna begins by painting a vivid picture of the current state of gender inequality worldwide, highlighting the pervasive barriers that hinder women's full participation in economic, social, and political spheres. He emphasizes that despite significant advancements in gender equality in recent decades, much work remains to be done to dismantle the systemic obstacles that continue to hold women back.
Drawing on his extensive expertise in economics and development, Ratna delves into the compelling economic rationale for empowering women. He presents compelling evidence that investing in women yields substantial returns, not only in terms of individual well-being and human rights but also in driving economic growth, reducing poverty, and fostering sustainable development.
Throughout his talk, Ratna shares inspiring stories of women from diverse backgrounds who have defied the odds and made significant contributions to their communities and societies. He underscores the transformative power of education, entrepreneurship, and access to resources in unlocking women's potential and enabling them to become agents of change. Since August 2018, Dr. Rajan Sudesh Ratna has served as the deputy head of the UN ESCAP's South and SouthWest Office in New Delhi. In this role, he has led capacity development, policy advisory, and research projects aimed at assisting nations in accelerating their progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals. Male Champion of the Year Award 2023 for Empowering Women' (June 2023) by Women in a Management and International Finance Cooperation in the Global Economic Forum, 2023; Womennovator Year Award 2021 (June 2021); and
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