G100 ELLEGOSSSE: 100 Recommendations
Launched at the Annual Women Economic Forum (WEF) 2022 – G100 Meetings in New Delhi, India, 27-31 December 2022
G100 - ELLEGOSSSE
100 Recommendations
Universal Principles & Practices
For Gender Equality & Empowerment
Toward Peace, Parity and Prosperity of ALL
We are pleased to present here 100 recommendations for leaders worldwide, based on our ELLEGOSSSE framework, resting on 10 policy pillars, viz. Education, Legislation, Leadership, Empowerment, Governance, Ownership, Security, Sustainability, Solidarity, Equality. These 10 principles further have 10 recommendations each, thus 100 recommendations – comprehensively consolidating the areas of action for cohesive and concerted actions.
ELLEGOSSSE is the legacy of our work at G100. While we as people may not be there in the next hundred years, the body and spirit of ELLEGOSSSE will survive us and lead the change for future generations – bridging the gaps, and channeling the voice of women worldwide.
From September 2021 – May 2025, G100 has led 68 global meetings and consultations covering 85 countries, in addition to ongoing wing activities across the 100 wings covering 100 different domains.
In the global missions, G100 delegations have connected with leaders and legislators, individuals and institutions, educationists and entrepreneurs, planners and parliamentarians, UN and multilateral fora across countries comprising: Albania, Angola, Argentina (2), Austria, Bangladesh, Belgium (2), Benin, Bolivia, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Brazil, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, Chile, Colombia (2), Congo, Costa Rica, Côte d'Ivoire (2), Croatia (3), Cyprus, DR Congo, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Equatorial Guinea, Ethiopia, France (6), Gabon (2), Germany (2), Ghana, Guatemala, Guinea (2), Guinea-Bissau, Hong Kong, India (8), Indonesia, Ireland, Italy (4), Kenya, Kosovo, Liberia, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Mali, Malta, Mauritania, Mexico, Montenegro, Netherlands (3), Nicaragua, Niger, Nigeria, North Macedonia (2), Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Portugal (5), Puerto Rico, Romania, Rwanda, São Tomé and Príncipe, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Serbia, Sierra Leone, Singapore, Slovenia, South Korea, Spain (2), Sweden, Switzerland (5), Thailand, The Gambia, Togo, Turkey, UAE (3), UK (5), Uruguay, USA (7), Venezuela, Vietnam. (The number in brackets indicates the number of meetings held in that country.)
The summary and learnings from these meetings are covered on the website as well. We continue our consultations toward achieving our milestone of leading 100 global meetings in 100 countries in the next couple of years.
The first version of ELLEGOSSSE was released in 2022 in New Delhi, India at the Annual Women Economic Forum (WEF) 2022, aligning with the G20 Presidency of India, with the thematic of “One Earth, One Family, One Future.”
The ELLEGOSSSE continues to evolve and is updated regularly based on our learnings and growth as a collective in common cause and shared purpose. The G100 wing of ELLEGOSSSE Endorsement is in charge of reviews and updates, along with the Global Secretariat and the Global President, in coordination with all wings who routinely share their sector-specific recommendations as well.
On a creative note, in French
ELLE refers to woman, and GOSSSE (or GOSSES) to children – indeed our inclusive future is in the hands and hearts of women and children of our one world. And therein also lies the greatest gap that we seek to address through this framework and its recommendations that are universally relevant and applicable.
Our 100 recommendations in the ELLEGOSSSE framework are more like a bouquet of 100 recommendations – in effect, there are thousands of ideas therein. They are packed in there for ready reference so we all can unpack them through our endeavours in our parts of the world and in our spheres of influence across our wings.
ELLEGOSSSE offers a framework for comprehensive and coordinated collective action for all. We regularly present our recommendations to governments and inter-governmental fora such as UN and related international organisations, G7, G20, AU, ASEAN, SAARC, QUAD, as also Universities, Foundations, Corporates, Institutions, Think Tanks, Civil Society, Professional Networks, NGOs, et al.
Through the 100 wings at the G100, led by the 100 Global Chairs, with over 100 Country Clubs led Country Chairs in each wing in every country, further supported by the G100 Denim Club of He for She Champions, we aspire for hundreds of projects and partnerships to emerge from this bouquet of 100 recommendations, pushing the change with the power of partnership.
The ELLEGOSSSE framework is also an addition and extension to some of the earlier important documents and declarations for gender equality – notably, the Beijing Platform of Action, Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW), and the 17 UN SDGs, in particular SDG 5. In solidarity and continuity with all the changemakers and champions who preceded us, we reiterate – human rights are women’s rights and women’s rights are human rights.
We also believe that if we can address SDG 5 of Gender Equality with urgent, accelerated and concerted actions (just as we are doing for Climate), then we can keep our date with the delivery of the UN SDG goals. It is important to view Gender Equality not just as a women’s issue but rather one that concerns us all as societies and economies. Like in the case of the pandemic, or climate change, or terrorism, we need to view gender inequality as well as a global challenge – a challenge to human civilisation, sustainability, and survival. It needs to be addressed by ALL.
We can all make this Decade of Action count. This is our Document of the Decade.
The G100 family, network and wings will continue to develop projects in resonance with the ELLEGOSSSE principles, and are ever enabled by our sister platforms such as ALL, WICCI, WEF, and SHEconomy.
100 Wings driving 100 Projects and hundreds of initiatives by an inspired and organised global community will be our multiplier for the ripple effect of change. We believe that when the force of our solutions exceeds the force of our problems, the mountain of change will move – the shift will occur.
The G100 club brings critical mass, creative momentum, courageous action, caring community, cultural sensibility and conscious vision of change. We progress passionately with positive principles upon the peaceful path of possibilities with acceleration and allyship, especially of men through our Denim Club of He-for-She champions, and indeed of the greater global sisterhood of She-for-She support that has been our abiding strength.
Who are these recommendations addressed to? These are addressed of course to our leaders nationally and internationally including in Politics, Government, Corporates, Education, Industry, Media and others who are in positions of power and privilege to act, but these are as much addressed to Everyone. All stakeholders in economy and society, in all walks of life, and especially the G100 community, are urged to act upon these suggestions and build on them. In our individual and collective capacities, we can all move the needle forward as architects of the future.
ELLEGOSSSE is a People’s document, from a global community for a global community. It is inclusive of cultures and continents. It helps us speak in shared language and act in common purpose. It does not fight the old, rather it fosters the new with the eternal liberal values of freedom and fairness. It urges and inspires all to collaborate and co-create the change we seek. Together we are stronger and better at expanding opportunities, empowering innovation, and exponentially empowering the diversity dividend. By reclaiming our powers of positivity, passion, position, privilege, purpose, projects or polity, we can all participate in paving the way for infinite possibilities to emerge, out-creating the status quo.
The ELLEGOSSSE mnemonic is also easy to recall, personalise and act upon by everyone everywhere. Instead of being a one-size-fits-all, ELLEGOSSSE is a multimodal, cross-sectional, plural, non-partisan, and non-sectarian flexible framework for every society to develop its strengths and address its shortcomings in a way that is connected to its culture and community. Diverse and comprehensive, it also helps us see the seamless interconnectedness of an array of issues confronting us today. The framework offers creativity and customisation, and gives us all the tools to write our own script along with the support of a conscious community worldwide, to make the shift that we want to.
ELLEGOSSSE is inviting everyone to act for equality and empowerment. With its interconnected and inclusive agenda across sectors, it is also invigorating a whole new set of actors and leaders who may not have otherwise been part of efforts for gender equality. It’s a document that welcomes all, works with all, and wins for all.
We do not need to wait 100 years for Gender Equality. We can step up in solidarity NOW to achieve it in this decade of change, aligned with the delivery of UN SDGs. By accelerating actions for gender equality and harmony, we can usher greater innovation in other walks of life as well. For when women thrive, humanity thrives. With integration of women, who are powerful agents of change and inclusion, everyone is enabled.
Everyone can be the Actor, Advocate and Accelerator of this Change.
Each of us can adopt or embed any or All of the ELLEGOSSSE recommendations in homes, workplaces, communities, companies, organisations, institutions, schools, universities, corporates, chambers, networks, governments, NGOs, international organisations, inter-governmental and multi-lateral platforms, political parties, projects, et al.
By the ELLEGOSSSE suggestions we can address various kinds of gaps, not only between women and men, but among all – at all intersections of oppression and discrimination, and at all vertices of innovation and opportunities, ensuring peaceful and progressive societies globally.
While there are 10 principles and 100 recommendations, and with multiple asks for action, in effect they all belong to the One Idea and One Inspiration of choosing the change. It is important to feel this interdisciplinary and integrated awareness of each part being connected to the bigger picture in seamless oneness and circularity. Some suggestions may also seem overlapping across sections, precisely because they are in continuity and complementarity, as we all are.
The suggestions are not set in stone. We remain receptive and reflective toward the learnings emerging from the discussions, actions and projects, so that we can continue to elaborate and evolve the same. That’s the integrity, agility and flexibility of our network and framework. Our 100 wings in 100 different sectors, in over 100 countries, organised vertically and horizontally, along with our sister platforms, provide us the communities and capacities to do so. Our 100 Commitments keep us united and energised in purpose across our multicultural collective.
Together as we approach issues from all intersections and from all parts of the world, we can sustainably bridge the glaring gaps across genders such as: Access Gap, Authority Gap, Banking Gap, Confidence Gap, Digital Gap, Dream Gap, Economic Gap, Ecosystems Gap, Education Gap, Entrepreneurship Gap, Health Gap, Leadership Gap, Networking Gap, Nutrition Gap, Opportunities Gap, Ownership Gap, Pay Gap, Power Gap, Promotion Gap, Recognition Gap, Representation Gap, Respect Gap, Role Models Gap, Safety Gap, Skills Gap, Support Gap, Visibility Gap, Voice Gap, among others.
In due course, the ELLEGOSSSE global index of gender equality can also be developed, to present progress and generate measurable results across indicators.
Meanwhile, we can all act to bridge the gaps and drive the momentum toward this change. With inclusive design, intentional policies, energetic engagement and determination to deliver, we can ignite and inspire the change. Important is to start something, stay with it, and see it through.
G100 - ELLEGOSSSE: 100 Recommendations
1. EDUCATION
Education Is the Force of Evolution. Without It, We Do Not Have Access to Even Our Own Potential. With It, We Can All Rise to Our Highest Possibilities. Education Is Not Just About Skills and Subjects; It Is Equally About Vision, Values, Work, and Wisdom. Education of the Body, Mind, Hands, and Heart, With Self-Awareness, Self-Management, Growth of Character, Dedication to Society, Ethics, and Environment, With a Spirit of Lifelong Learning, Makes Us All Powerful Agents of Change. Educating Girls and Women Is Integral to Amplifying This Change Across Families, Nations, and Societies. Regular Review and Reform of Educational Systems and Subjects Is Vital, in View of Local and Global Realities and Relevance, Addressing Emergent Needs of Societies and Economies, for Lasting Change and Evolving the Future of Work.
1.1 To Ensure Universal Access to Quality Education, Enshrining in the Rights of Children and Citizens, Universal Access to Accessible and Affordable Education, From Early Childhood to Tertiary Levels, Bringing Education to Everyone Through Robust Ecosystems With More Teachers, Training, Technologies, Digital and Creative Methodologies, Innovative Collaborations, and Last Mile Access for Marginalised Communities, Empowering All to Realise Their Full Potential.
1.2 To Evolve Comprehensive Curricula and Continuing Education Across Diverse Domains, Including Scientific, Civic, Artistic, Technological, Environmental, Financial, Legal, Health (Including Sexual and Reproductive), Relational, Geopolitical, Communicational, Intercultural, and Civilisational Education, Among Others, to Foster Informed Understanding and Holistic Caretaking and Leadership of Self, Family, City, Community, Culture, Diversity, Nature, and Sustainability, With Emphasis on Ethics, Empathy, and Awareness of Interconnectedness of Our Rights and Responsibilities.
1.3 To Foster Frameworks in Educational Institutions for Protection of Children and Youth from Violence, Bullying, Cyberbullying, Discrimination, Harassment, Abuse, Sexual Exploitation, Child Pornography, Child Labour, Along With Advocating for Legislations Such as Age Verification for Online Safety, Banning Pornography, While Also Enabling Educational, Awareness, Community, Skilling and Support Programs for Protecting Young People in Vulnerable Situations, Toward Lowering Incidence of Addictions, Adolescent Motherhood, Trafficking, Child Soldiers, Slavery, Early and Forced Marriages, Female Genital Mutilation, Child Exploitation, Grooming, Sextortion, Among Others, Toward Comprehensively Ensuring the Protection, Safety, Health, Education, and Empowerment of Children Worldwide.
1.4 To Deliver to Students Practical and Vocational Skills, and Opportunities for Work-Based Learning, Developing Professional and Para-Professional Workforce, Especially With Training in Digital, AI, Communication and Media Technologies, and STEAM, Viz. Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics, Along With Promoting Entrepreneurial Mindsets, With Financial Literacy, Legal Education, and Leadership Development for Enhancing the Pool of Job-Creators Fostering Innovation, Inclusion and Impact, with the Skills, Spirit, Knowledge and Networks Required to Thrive in an Ever-Changing Global Economy and Interconnected World.
1.5 To Promote Gender Sensitisation and Education on Gender Equality Among Students, Teachers, Parents, and Communities, Empowering Empathy and Equality Beyond Gender Roles, Through Diversity of Learners Collaborating in Purposeful Projects and Problem-Solving in Spirit of Service, Nurturing Co-Creation, Community, Care, Curiosity, Compassion, Critical Thinking, Communication, and Conflict Resolution, Toward Fostering Cultures of Mutual Respect, Understanding, Dialogue and Tolerance, Promoting Inclusion and Integration Across Genders and Generations, Mitigating the Vulnerabilities That Come With Sense of Isolation and Lack of Belonging.
1.6 To Encourage Holistic Thinking and Interdisciplinary Education, Enabling Cross-Pollination Among Different Sectors, Appreciating Diverse Backgrounds and Neurodiversity, Merging Logical Learning and Creative Expression to Go Hand in Hand, and Fostering Interactions Between Disparate Disciplines for Right-Left Brain Synergy, Such as Between Classroom and Community, Education and Industry, Environment and Health, Self and Society, Science and Sports, Math and Music, Chess and Strategy, Tradition and Technology, Toward Harnessing the Potential and Powers of Individual Talent, Collective Teamwork, Societal Awareness, and Visionary Thinking, Equipping Students with the Skills, Knowledge, and Mindset Necessary to Thrive in a Rapidly Changing and Evolving World.
1.7 To Promote Parenting Networks and Support Resources for Engaged Parenting, With Empowering Childcare Support and Workplace Policies for Both Parents, While Also Involving Children and Young People as Integral Participants in Decision-Making Processes and Reasoning at Homes and Schools, Providing Strategies for Self-Regulation, Self-Management, Self-Discipline, Self-Confidence, Self-Defense, Along with Nurturing Safe Spaces for Open Communication on a Range of Subjects Including Emotional and Mental Health Awareness, Addressing Interpersonal Challenges, Managing Change, Toward Cultivating a Deeper Understanding of Oneself and Others With Wisdom and Knowledge.
1.8 To Nurture All With a Vision of Equal Opportunities in Education and Workforce, Promote Outreach Especially Toward Underserved People and Communities, Encourage Equity and Inclusion Policies in School and University Admissions, Involve Governments, Non-Government and Community Organisations, Industry and Alumni Networks to Support Youth Across Schools and Universities, Through Scholarships, Internships, Mentorships, and Sponsorships, Ensuring Upskilling for Improved Employability, With Early Exposure to Entrepreneurship, Toward Developing Next-Generation Solutions to Real-World Problems in a Creative and Collective Spirit.
1.9 To Foster Career Counselling and Guidance From Real-Life Role Models, Viz. Leaders, Entrepreneurs, Builders, Inventors, Innovators, Pioneers, Visionaries, Guides, Coaches, and Achievers in All Walks of Life, Creating Inspiration and Storytelling, So That Students and Young People Are Positively Impacted and Motivated, and Can Overcome the Fear of Failure, Gaining Personal Direction, Momentum and Motivation, Through Awakened Curiosity, Connection, and Pursuit of the Development of Essential Life Skills, Including Strategies for Coping With Stresses and Pressures, Work-Life Harmony, Toward Lowering Anxiety and Promoting Wellbeing.
1.10 To Substantially Enhance Respective National Budgets for Education, Enshrining Free and Affordable Education for All in Constitutions and Local Laws, Support Global Solidarity and Inter-Governmental Alliances for Education, Especially Through Student Exchange and Study Abroad Programs, as Well as Incentivise Investments in Rural Education Infrastructure and Promote Innovative Measures to Ensure Last-Mile Access With Disability Inclusion, Simultaneously Addressing Dropout Concerns by Integrating Communities, Providing Food and Nutrition Support, Mitigating Period Poverty, and Ensuring Hygienic and Safe Spaces, Including Separate Toilets for Girls.
2. LEGISLATION
Legislation Embeds in Constitutional, Institutional, and Legal Mechanisms the Important and Evolving Values of a Society, Making It Incumbent on Law-Makers and Leaders to Institutionalise and Implement Policies in Support. By Having a Gender Lens in Legislation and Policy-Making, and Supporting Those Left Behind, Such as Underserved Women, Children, Elderly, Disabled, Tribes, Indigenous People, Widows, Divorced, Single Mothers, and Other Vulnerable Sections of Society, We Can Foster Fairer, More Equal, and More Equitable Societies. Making Laws and Policies with a Spirit of Natural Justice, Upholding Humanity, Enables Everyone to Enjoy Their Human Rights. As Engaged Citizens, It Is Equally Our Responsibility to Be Educated and Aware of Our Legal Rights and Duties, and to Be Vigilant and Vocal in Promoting Effective Implementation and Collective Awareness of the Law, Thereby Holding Law-Makers, Law-Enforcers, and Public Officials Accountable, and Preparing Future Generations to Live and Lead With an Innate Sense of Justice and Respect for the Law.
2.1 To Mandate Universal Suffrage and Sovereign Guarantee for Safety of All, Enshrining Fundamental Human Rights in Constitutions and Laws, Protecting People and Citizens From Discrimination and Persecution, As Also Repealing Discriminatory Laws, Making Mechanisms for Regular Review and Reform, Dismantling Kangaroo Courts, Applying Rule of Law With Jurisprudence, Toward Realising Equity, Equality, Justice, and Human Rights for All, Regardless of Religion, Race, Gender, or Identity.
2.2 To Promote Policies That Help Distribute Domestic and Care Responsibilities Among All Stakeholders, Viz. Family Members, Workplaces, and the State, Toward Reducing the Disproportionate Burden of Care on Women, as Well as Provide Economic and Social Support for Caregivers, Accounting for Unpaid Labour, Especially for Women and Homemakers, Along With Providing Affordable Care Services for Children, the Elderly, and Those With Special Needs, and Encouraging Ecosystems for Entrepreneurial, Innovative, Flexible, and Remote Work Arrangements, Toward Creating More Just, Happier, and Equitable Societies That Support Caregivers and Especially Value Women's Contributions to Family Cohesion, Social Solidarity, Nurturing Culture, and Preparing the Future.
2.3 To Ensure Access to Justice for the Underserved Including Measures Such as Pro Bono Legal Services by the State, Pro Bono Hours by the Legal Community Whether as Mandated or Voluntary Obligations, as Also Enabling a Gender-Balanced Judiciary, Along With Fast Track Courts, Especially for Women, Children, and Heinous Crimes, and Offering Para-Legal and Arbitration Mechanisms for Conflict Resolution and Mediation, With a Multi-Stakeholder Approach Involving Collaboration Between Government Agencies, Legal Professionals, Law Enforcement, Civil Society Organisations, Community Leaders, and Local Authorities to Raise Awareness and Promote Access to Justice.
2.4 To Enshrine Gender Equality in Inheritance, Land and Title Ownership, Property and Assets, Along With Gender-Balanced Positions in Decision-Making Roles and Top-Tier Leadership Mandated for Parliaments, Political Parties, Executive, Judiciary, Defense, Municipal Councils, Public Administration, Public Procurement, Community and Village Governance, Corporate Boards and Chair Roles on Boards and Other Statutory Bodies, to Be Achieved Through Voluntary Obligations or Regulations for Quotas, and by Establishing Independent Gender Equality Commissions to Oversee the Implementation of Gender Mainstreaming in Laws, Policies and Practices.
2.5 To Mandate Equal Pay Policies in All Sectors of Economy and Society, Addressing the Gender Pay Gap, Along With Ensuring Equal and Inclusive Allocation of Financial Services to Women, Including Bank Finance, Venture Funding, Credit, Microcredit, Grants, Emergency Funds in Case of Humanitarian Crisis, as Well as Ensuring Equitable Allocation of Projects, Tenders, Procurements and Contracts to Women-Owned and Women-Led Enterprises, Bridging the Disparities in Access to Finance and Opportunities, Enabling Economic Integration for All.
2.6 To Legislate as Crime All Forms of Violence Against Women and Children, and to Ensure Effective Implementation of International Treaties and Agreements Toward Elimination of Violence and All Forms of Gender-Based Violence, Including Domestic Abuse, Intimate Partner Violence, Incest, Rape, Sexual Violence, Sexual Harassment at Workplace, Public Sexual Harassment or Eve Teasing, Digital Sexual Exploitation, Honor Killings, Forced Marriage, Child Marriage, Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), Female Foeticide, Female Infanticide, Femicide, Forced Religious Conversions, Bride Kidnapping, Slavery, Trafficking, Torture, Wartime Atrocities, and Ensure Rehabilitation and Reintegration of Survivors, Through Comprehensive Approaches That Involve Governments, Civil Society, Women's Associations, Male Allies, Veterans, Law Enforcement, With Support of Families and Counsellors, Opening up Opportunities for Employment, Education, Skilling, and Economic Empowerment, Working Together to Prevent and Respond to the Multiple Forms of Violence Afflicting Societies.
2.7 To Enact Women's Equal Rights and Representation Across Political, Parliamentary, Public, and Private Sectors Through Statutory and Voluntary Commitments, Drive Equal Remuneration Policies, and Promote Gender-Transformative Initiatives and Projects With a "Whole of Society" Approach, Through Mandatory Corporate Social Responsibility, Welfare Measures by the State, Philanthropy and Volunteering Spirit in Society, Oriented Toward Empowerment to Help Mitigate Systemic Inequalities and Power Imbalances That Disproportionately Affect Women, Limiting Women's Access to Land, Water, Sanitation, Safety, Hygiene, Healthcare, Nutrition, Education, Employment, Enterprise, Industry, Trade, Mobility, Digital Tools, and Decision-Making Power, Thus Limiting Women's Self-Reliance and Robust Leadership in the Economy and Society.
2.8 To Enact Accountability Mechanisms for Anti-Corruption in Politics, Bureaucracy, Public Services, Law Enforcement, Defense, Judiciary, NGOs, International Organisations, Corporates, and Other Public Institutions, Along With Enabling Public Consultations, Townhall Dialogues, and Youth Engagement, Toward Driving Inclusive Decision-Making Processes, as Well as Enabling Community and Participatory Governance, and Creating a Positive Environment of Trust, Tolerance and Togetherness Across All Sectors of Governance.
2.9 To Enact Leave Legislations for Women and Caretakers, Such as for Maternity and Family Care, Promoting Equitable Parenting and Caretaking, as Well as Enabling State-Subsidised Quality Childcare and Healthcare for Mother and Child, Along With Policies Fostering Flexibility and Remote Opportunities in Workplaces Such as in GIG Economy, Ensuring Women's Continuity in Careers, Enabling Them to Return to Work Without Incurring the "Motherhood Penalty" of Losing Jobs, Salaries, Promotions, or Increments, Thereby Empowering Financial Independence of Women and Their Participation in the Workforce, Further Empowering the Wellbeing of Women, Children, and Families.
2.10 To Ensure Legislations for Digital Rights, Internet Access for Equal Accessibility, Implement Policies to Bridge the Digital Divide, Such as Affordable Internet Plans, Public Wi-Fi, and Digital Literacy Programs, as Well as Enact Measures for Protection of Privacy and Data, and Cyber Safety and Security, Including Sensitive Information Like Financial Data, Health Records, and Biometric Data, as Also Enact Laws to Address Cyber Crimes, Such as Harassment, Threats, Fraud, Through Establishing Specialized Cyber Crime Units, and Community Helplines for Prompt Reporting and Remedial Guidance, and Develop International Protocols and Cooperation for Establishing Shared Principles and Provisions to Protect Data and Privacy.
3. LEADERSHIP
Leadership Is a Source of Energy, Revitaliser of Systems, and North Star of Society That Can Help Us All Evolve with Enlightened Thinking and Energetic Actions. Realisation of Our Responsibility as Catalysts of Change Is Vital to the Manifestation of the Leadership Qualities and Abilities Innate in One and All. As Each Actualises One’s Abilities, Dreams, and Aspirations, Overcoming Self-Limiting Beliefs and Fears, with Positive Thinking and Mindset Mastery, and Going Beyond Gender Roles and Stereotypes, We Can All Optimise Our Individual Potential and Collective Possibilities. At the Same Time, as Much as Leadership Is About Self-Development, It Is Equally About Addressing Systemic Disparities and Discrimination as Well as Mindset Barriers, Biases, and Behaviours, Which Need to Be Tackled Collaboratively by Governments, Institutions, Companies, Communities, and Families, with Commitment and Wisdom of All Therein, Especially the Leaders Who Are Pillars and Exemplars of the Collective Conscience - Embedded in Individual, Intersectional, Institutional, and Constitutional Conscience, Based on Human Values and Positive Principles, Enabling the Progressive Evolution of Human Values, Positive Principles, and Diverse Paths of Leadership, Toward Realisation of a Common Purpose - Enabling All to Thrive.3.1 Exemplifying Leadership Through Personal Example and Role Modeling, With a Strong Sense of Purpose, Reliability, Integrity, Balance, Courage, Confidence, and Commitment to Walk the Talk and Be the Change, Toward Doing the Right Thing and Doing Things Right, Built on the Bedrock of Ethical and Effective Leadership, Imbibing Self-Awareness and Quest for Self-Development, Inspiring Others, and Creating Positive Impact.
4. EMPOWERMENT
Empowerment Grows by Strengthening Oneself as Well as Support Systems Across the Connected Spheres of Self, State, Systems, Society, and Solidarity. By Enabling Ecosystems That Provide People with More Means to Make Choices and Adopt Changes for the Better, We Can Empower the Innate Power in One and All to Be the Change and Drive the Change. Everyone Can Feel More Empowered with Access to One's Own Inner Power of Hope, Courage, Resilience, and Determination, and Also With the Power of Empowering Environments That Nurture Care, Empathy, and Mutual Respect, Making Us Feel Safe, Secure, Supported, and Self-Reliant. With Access to Knowledge and Networks, Along With Law-Based and Values-Based Environments That Promote Rights, Redressals, and Resources, Especially for Women's Sex-Based Rights, Bodily Autonomy, Reproductive Health, and Special Needs. With Intentional Inclusion, Proactive Outreach, and Inclusive Infrastructure for Essentials Such as Health, Hygiene, Safety, Dignity, Accessibility, Education, Mobility, and Livelihoods, Empowerment Can Mitigate Systemic Barriers for All and Promote Equity and Equality. Empowerment Enables All to Act for Change With Choice, Creativity, and Community, and Fosters Trust and Teamwork, With Relationships Resting on the Bedrocks of Communication, Negotiations, Solutions, and Discussions Toward Enabling Cohesion, Cooperation, and Conflict Resolution, Sustaining Empowering Ecosystems.4.1 To Nurture Self-Empowerment for Personal Growth by Cultivating Self-Worth, Self-Esteem, Self-Care, Self-Accountability, Self-Expression, Self-Motivation, and Self-Awareness, and Prioritizing Physical, Emotional, and Mental Wellbeing Through Intentional Habits and Mindfulness Practices, Toward Empowering Self-Healing and Self-Fulfilment, as Well as Developing a Positive Self-Image and Confidence in One's Abilities, Taking Ownership of One's Life and Making Informed Choices, and Developing Strong Relationships for Tapping Into Collective Power, Bearing a Healthy Sense of Self and Belonging, and Navigating the Challenges of Life With Support and Resilience.
4.2 To Ensure Health Empowerment Through Greater Public Health Spending, Investing in Healthcare Infrastructure, Ensuring Universal Health Coverage, Women's Health Screenings, Focusing on Physical, Reproductive, Maternal, and Mental Health, While Ensuring Affordable Access to Essential and Emergency Health Services for All, Especially Reproductive Health, Midwifery Access, Period-Related Care, Contraception, Pregnancy Care, Neonatal Health, Prevention of Autoimmune Disorders, Breast and Cervical Cancer Awareness, and Palliative Care, and Additionally, Increasing Awareness About Women's Critical Health Issues, Such as Heart and Brain Health, Through Women's Greater Inclusion in Clinical Trials and Research, as Also Promoting Holistic Wellbeing by Encouraging All to Take Control of Their Health Through Self-Sufficiency Initiatives, Such as Farming One's Food, Exploring Natural Remedies, Adopting Healthier Lifestyles, and Making Informed, Conscious Choices.
4.3 To Foster Peace Empowerment Through Equality of Genders, Upholding Human Rights, Celebration of Diversities of Cultures, Faith, and Heritage, Inclusion of Women in Peacebuilding, Negotiations, and Diplomacy, Reform of Multilateral Institutions to Reflect New Realities, International Agreements on Disarmament, Global Protocols for Ending Violence and Terror, International Rules for Sovereignty, Reintegration Programs for Refugees and Displaced People, Prison Reforms Reducing Recidivism, Rules for Responsible Social Media, as Well as Reducing Inequalities in Community With Philanthropic Initiatives, Toward Lowering Stress in Societies, Building Trust, Nurturing Non-Violent Relationships, and Countering Hate Speech, Fake News, and War Mongering With Community Care and Engaged Citizenship.
4.4 To Ensure Economic Empowerment of Women With Self-Reliance, Financial Inclusion, and Financial Independence Through Business Incentives Such as Collateral-Free Loans, Priority Credit Lines, Single Window Clearances, Simplified Procedures to Overcome Biases and Bureaucratic Hurdles, Mandating a Percentage of a Bank's Funding for Women Along With Accountability Measures Such as Financial Penalties for Non-Disbursement, as Well as by Gender-Responsive Public Procurement, Integration in Global Supply Chains, Applying Gender Lens in International Trade Agreements, Enabling Digital Commerce for Women, Diversifying Models of Innovative Financing, and Fostering Partnerships Between Women's Organizations, Business Chambers, Financial Institutions, and Governments to Create Supportive Ecosystems for Women's Entrepreneurship and Economic Empowerment to Thrive.
4.5 To Enable Digital Empowerment With Inclusion, Accessibility, Mobility, Connectivity, and Interoperability, With Publicly Available Network Facilities, Telecom and Communication Services, Digitalisation of Public Services for Improved Governance and Accountability, Developing Inclusive Digital Public Infrastructure and Last-Mile Connectivity, Upskilling in Digital and Artificial Intelligence (AI) Technologies, and Ensuring Digital Governance for Digital Resilience, in Order to Bridge the Digital Divide and Reduce Inequality, Enhance Access to Learning and Services, Foster Innovation and Entrepreneurship, and Empower Citizens to Safely Participate in the Digital Economy and Digital Technologies in Daily Life, Making Digital Transformation a Lever for Enhanced Socio-Economic Wellbeing.
4.6 To Energise Entrepreneurship Empowerment With Start-Up Ecosystem Support, Such as Government Grants and Funds, Gender Lens Budgeting, Gender-Inclusive Banking, Tax Breaks, and Incentives to Boost Women-Owned Enterprises, Along With Public-Private-People Partnerships Creating Convergence for Female Founders, Firms, and Funders to Come Together to Implement Start-Up Hubs, Incubators, and Accelerators, Promoting Strategic Support for Scale and Digital Markets Integration, Crystallising Business-Ready Projects for Funding, Fostering Greater Female Entrepreneurship and Innovation, and Empowering Women's Participation in Society and Economy as Pioneers, Visionaries, and Changemakers.
4.7 To Promote Citizen Empowerment With Tools and Technologies for Engagement With Government, as Well as Through Multi-Stakeholder Partnerships Among Local People and Institutions, Such as Residents, Schools, Law Enforcement, Press, NGOs, Parents and Teachers Associations, Women's Networks, and Other Local Networks and Institutions, Toward Strengthening Societal Engagement in Improvements Sought Regarding Policies and Practices, and Any Reforms and Rehabilitative Measures, in the Service of Addressing Concerns, Resolving Conflicts, Promoting Integration, Boosting Belonging, Enabling Community Co-Creation, Engendering Values and Volunteering Spirit, Promoting Participatory Decision-Making and Collective Responsibility, Toward Upholding Our Communities With Our Capacities for Contribution and Care, and Strengthening Civil Societies to Self-Organise and Effectively Engage With Governments and Other Stakeholders in the Journey of Development.
4.8 To Build Political Empowerment for Women Through Constitutional and Legislative Means, Be It Through Parliamentary Reservations, Electoral Quotas, Constitutional Amendments for Equality, Equitable Gender Balance Policies, Rotational Leadership, and Measures to Mentor Women Preparing for Political Participation, Ensuring Safety for Women, Toward Empowering Women's Ability to Negotiate With Rights and Representation in Positions of Power, Addressing the Voices and Concerns of Women.
4.9 To Foster Development Empowerment Through Multiple Strategies, Such as Socio-Economic Development by Boosting Local and Global Industry and Trade, Exploring Avenues for Diversified Developmental Finance to Build and Sustain Public and Social Infrastructure, Notably Through Enduring Partnerships Across Public, Private, and Philanthropic Sectors, and Fostering Cultures and Communities of Philanthropy and Social Responsibility by All Segments of Society, Such as Governments, Businesses, Corporations, Faith-Based Organizations, Educational Institutions, and Youth Volunteers as Girl Guides and Boy Scouts, Toward Bridging the Gaps in Essential Areas Such as Health, Food, Nutrition, Education, and Humanitarian Aid, and Also Thereby Preparing Future Leaders and the Future of Work With an Ethic of Responsibility and Service, With Confidence-Developing Exposure to Cross-Skilling in Interdisciplinary, Inter-Institutional, and International Contexts.
4.10 To Create Change Empowerment Through the Positive Power of Media and Academia, With Data-Driven Discourse and Discussions, to Drive Transformative Change in Mindsets and Build Collective Consciousness on Reforms and Changes, Partnering With Missions and Movements for Change, Such as Through Endorsement of Inclusive Policy Pillars and Principles as the ELLEGOSSSE Framework, and Energizing Public Diplomacy for Advocacy and Advancement on Inclusive Goals.
5. GOVERNANCE
Governance With Purpose and People-Centric Priorities, Characterised by Transparent Processes and Practices, Distributes Power in Enlightened, Equal, and Equitable Ways. Its Intention Is to Enable the Best in All Individuals, Free From Dogma, Discrimination, and Denial of Opportunities. To Catalyze Transformative Change With a Spirit of Renewal and Reform, It Is More Essential Than Ever to Create Inclusive Spaces, Increasing Opportunities for Decision-Making and Positions of Power, Particularly in the Public Sector, Government, Institutions, and Corporations, Given Their Significant Influence in Setting New Standards and Modeling Societal Change.
5.1 To Pursue Self-Governance, Self-Accountability, and Self-Discipline With Personal Ethics, Values, and Responsibility, and Follow Voluntary Goals, Targets, and Projects in Purpose Toward Self-Growth in Lifelong Commitment, Doing One's Personal Bit to Help Mitigate Systemic Barriers to Education, Employment, and Empowerment in Underserved Communities, Thereby Expanding Opportunities for All, Regardless of Race, Gender, Ethnicity, Socioeconomic Status, or Ability.
5.2 To Enhance Gender-Responsive Governance Through Strategic Affirmative Action, Intentionally Investing in Women's Leadership, Ensuring Policies and Legislation for Women's Equal and Equitable Representation in Top-Tier Governance and Decision-Making, With Gender Mainstreaming and Gender Budgeting in Governments, Gender-Balanced Boards Especially in Public Listed Companies and Public Services & Public Administration, Gender-Sensitive Governance Reforms, Along With Implementing Policies and Processes to Prevent and Address Sexual Harassment Across All Workplaces, With Effective Redressal and Reparation Mechanisms, and Fostering Cultures of Gender Equity and Equality in Promotions, Developing a Pipeline of Women Leaders, and Creating Inclusive and Empowering Environments That Drive Social Justice, Innovation, and Growth.
5.3 To Promote Effective Governance and Lower Structural Barriers and Biases Limiting Women's Financial and Economic Participation, and Expand Training, Reskilling, Cross-Skilling, Mentoring, and Male Allyship Toward Fostering Agile Ecosystems, Effervescent With Solidarity, Empathy, Innovation, Growth, and Job Creation, Along With Reducing Regulatory Compliance Burden of Female Founders, Start-Ups, Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), by Measures Such as Simplified Digital Formats for Submitting Reports and Documentation, Enabling Single-Window Clearances for Necessary Licenses and Permits, and Having Transparent Mechanisms to Curb Corruption.
5.4 To Empower Good Governance With Awareness, Knowledge, Inspiration, and Personal Example of Integrity, Commitment, Values, and Principles, With Articulation of Policies, Procedures, Guidelines, Code of Conduct, and Comprehensive Guides and Toolkits for People and Organizations as Abiding Actions and Evolving Frameworks for Governance, With Measures and Mechanisms to Deal With Issues Such as Bullying, Discrimination, Harassment, and Fraud, in Order to Articulate Behavior and Boundaries and Create Accountability, Toward Building Constructive Communities Bearing Collective Consciousness, and Creating Common Cores of Culture With Creative Connections and Corrective Strategies, Oriented in Purpose, Intention, and Strategic Directions Resting on the Pillars of Truth, Tolerance, Teamwork, and Teachability.
5.5 To Promote Institutional Integrity and Accountability for Gender Equality by Measuring Progress Through Certifications, Ratings, Indices That Can Be Applied Across Various Sectors, Including Public, Political, Private, and Press, Improving Decision-Making With Data-Driven Insights, Leading to More Informed Choices, While Ensuring Women Have Seats at the Table in Every Sphere of Institutional Leadership, Achieving Fair Representation and Reporting in Areas Such as Peace, Security, Finance, Education, Administration, and Beyond, Thereby Mitigating Discrimination, Disrespect, and Disinformation.
5.6 To Promote Ethical Digital and AI Governance, Establishing Norms and Frameworks for Data Governance, Inclusive AI Training, Diversity of Databases, Regulatory and Ombudsperson Oversight, Security and Sovereignty of Use, Toward Creating Effective Barriers to AI Bias and Nefarious Use, and Empowering Instead the Positive Role of AI and Digital Tools in a Variety of Areas Such as Learning, Diagnostics, Agriculture, Traffic, Weather, Logistics, Policing, Peacekeeping, and E-Government, Thereby Using Technology as a Resilient and Reliable Tool for Improving Products and Processes Designed for Progress With Digital Creativity, Cooperation, and Companionship.
5.7 To Foster Community Governance, Public Advocacy, and Democratic Resilience, With Community Cooperation, Inclusive Decision-Making, Participatory Processes, Individual Initiatives, Institutional Development, and Holistic Models of Partnerships Connecting Sectors Across 5Ps, Viz. Public, Private, People, Press, and Planet, to Energize Solutions and Services Addressing Peace, Security, Education, Health, Enterprise, Equality, and Economic Empowerment.
5.8 To Promote Democratic Governance and Resilience Through Development of Independent and Accountable Institutions Such as Judicial and Electoral Bodies, Through Dialogue for Critical Thinking and Civic Education to Empower Citizens to Make Informed Choices, Through Delivery of Essential Goods and Services and Enabling Economic Opportunities for All Citizens, and Through Diplomacy, Including Soft Power of Culture and Public Diplomacy, in Addition to Formal Channels for International Cooperation, to Promote Democratic Values, Human Rights, and the Rule of Law, and to Support Conflict Prevention and Resolution Mechanisms, Encouraging a Healthy Balance of Centralized and Decentralized Decision-Making, With Women as Equal and Equally Respected Partners in Dialogue, Discussion, Decision-Making, and Development, Strengthening Democratic Foundations for Sustainable Governance.
5.9 To Empower Family Governance as an Important Lever of Empowerment and Equality in Households and Families, Toward Transforming Traditions and Taboos With Progressive Change in Mindsets and Behaviors, in Solidarity With HeForShe Champions and in SheForShe Support, Changing the Conversations and Power Dynamics in Families as Also in Family Businesses to Ensure Everyone's Voice and Well-Being Counts, Especially Those of Women, Toward Mitigating Toxic Behavior and Overcoming Oppression in All Relationships.
5.10 To Promote Holistic Governance Considering Both Financial and Non-Financial Impacts of Organizational Activities, Such as Frameworks Addressing Environmental, Social, and Gender Aspects to Foster More Comprehensive, Resilient, and Sustainable Decision-Making Processes, and Likewise Urge Upon Global Governance Reforms Especially at the United Nations (UN) and Intergovernmental Fora, Reflecting New Geopolitical Realities in Holistic and Realistic Ways, Making Way for Peaceful and Responsible Co-Existence of People and Nations With Equality and Fairness.
6. OWNERSHIPOwnership Confers Rightful Access, Autonomy, Authority, Sovereignty, and Enforcement to Individuals, Organizations, States, or Societies Within a Framework of Policies, Standards, Constitutional Rights, Laws, and Regulations. A Sense of Ownership, Fostered Through Various Mechanisms and Mindsets, Empowers Us to Live Responsibly in the Full Measure of Our Humanity. However, Women Disproportionately Lack Ownership and Agency Over Their Bodies, Lives, Health, Choices, and Resources, Including Land, Assets, Properties, and Productive Resources. Systemic Inequality, Coupled With Social, Cultural, Educational, Economic, Political, and Patriarchal Barriers, Restricts Women's Freedom, Autonomy, and Ability to Make Choices With Freedom and Without Fear. Enhancing Women's Ownership of Their Lives, Encompassing Personal and Bodily Autonomy, Reproductive and Sexual Rights, as Well as Financial Assets, Intellectual Property, and Material Possessions, Is Crucial for Achieving Women's Equality, Empowerment, and Full Participation in All Aspects of Life.
6.1 To Ensure Women's Self-Determination With Reproductive and Bodily Autonomy, With the Freedom to Make Choices About One's Own Body, Including Sexual and Reproductive Lives, Free From Dogma, Discrimination, or Violence, With Access to Comprehensive Reproductive Healthcare, Respecting the Biological Needs and Sex-Based Rights of Women, Including Resources and Support for Menstruation, Female-Only Toilets With Baby and Child Facilities, Contraception, Safe and Legal Abortion Services, Pregnancy Care, Childbirth Services, Support During Miscarriages, Mother & Child Care Services, and Menopause Care, Upholding Women's Decisional Autonomy, Respecting the Freedom to Make Informed Decisions About One's Own Life, Including Marriage, Relationships, Sexuality, Beliefs, Values, and Private Life, Ensuring Women Can Take Ownership of Their Bodies and Lives, Live With Dignity, Respect, Consent, and Exercise Human Rights in Full Personhood.
6.2 To Empower Economic Ownership for Women by Bridging Education, Employment, and Economic Gender Gaps, Enhancing Women's Property Rights and Ownership, Fostering Growth in Assets, Investment, Pay, Pensions, Promotions, Wealth, Voice, Resources, and Networks, Enabling Women to Thrive With Equal Opportunities, Economic Agency, and Shared Responsibility for Care Work Between Both Parents.
6.3 To Advocate for Laws and Incentives Promoting Gender-Equal Ownership of Land, Title, Inheritance, Income, Insurance, Assets, Property, Housing, Agriculture, Training, Technology, Firms, and Farms, Toward Closing the Gender Gaps in Wealth, Power, Resilience, Resources, Influence, and Authority.
6.4 To Ensure Women's Equal and Empowered Participation in Trade, Commerce, Real Estate, and Investments, as Well as Patents, Inventions, and Intellectual Property, Through Policies and Incentives That Promote Women's Acquisition, Ownership, and Control of Properties, Research, Innovation, Financial Assets, and Digital Technologies, Including Ownership and Protection of Personal Data.
6.5 To Foster Civic and Community Ownership of Public Goods, Encompassing Hard Infrastructure Such as Public Schools, Transportation, Parks, and Roads, and Soft Infrastructure, Especially Care Economy and Welfare Systems, Supporting Vulnerable Populations, Including Children, Individuals With Special Needs, the Elderly, Migrants, Refugees, and Rural Communities, Enabling Further Opportunities Through Employment Assistance, Entrepreneurial Market Integration, Training and Development, Apprenticeships, Employee Stock Options, Cooperative Business Models, Collaborative Associations, Volunteering Spaces, Decentralized Decision-Making, Toward Cultivating Agency, Self-Leadership, Ecosystems of Support, and Inclusive Governance.
6.6 To Strengthen the Spirit of Responsibility and Sense of Community Ownership of Society's Common Assets and Public Property, Including Natural Resources, Infrastructure, Energy, Transport, Mobility, Parks, Public Health, Education, Self-Help, Welfare, Data, Information, and Press, by Upholding High Standards of Ethics, Practicing Self-Regulation, and Establishing Rules of Engagement to Protect and Nurture the Common Good.
6.7 To Own the Ethic of Corporate Social Responsibility, Recognizing Business as a Force for Development, Becoming a Proactive Force for Positive Change, and Particularly Enabling Vulnerable Populations With Tools, Training, and Technology to Create Supportive Ecosystems, Including for Single Mothers, Single Parents, Divorcees, Senior Citizens, the Homeless, Orphans, People With Special Needs, Unemployed Individuals, Low-Wage Workers, Survivors of Abuse, Those in Addiction Recovery, Prison Inmates, and Others, to Foster Inclusive Empowerment, Community Well-Being, and Sustainable Development in a Spirit of Stewardship and Trusteeship.
6.8 To Affirm Female Perspectives in Narrative Ownership, Leveraging Women-Driven Surveys, Statistics, Studies, and Storytelling, and Strategically Disseminating Women's Voices Through Partnerships With Think Tanks, Educational Institutions, Community Networks, Workplaces, Media, Social Content Platforms, and Creative Industries, to Mainstream Women's Representation, Ensure Women's Seats at the Table and a Say in Decision-Making Processes.
6.9 To Promote Sustainable Ownership, Encompassing the Well-Being of Individuals, Society, and the Environment, Rooted in the Concept of Trusteeship, Where Individuals, Communities, and Governments Acknowledge Their Role as Guardians of the Planet's Natural Resources, Including Land, Energy, and the Environment, While Enjoying Rights to Private Property, Common Infrastructure, and State Sovereignty, Yet Bearing the Obligation to Improve, Protect, and Conserve, Rather Than Abuse or Exploit Natural Resources, Ensuring the Common Heritage of Humankind and Biodiversity Is Preserved for Posterity, Recognizing That What Is Owned Today Is Owed to Future Generations.
6.10 To Reclaim Ownership of Our Cultural Heritage, Embracing Our Indigenous Roots, Including Native Languages, Literature, Epics, Stories, Dreams, Arts, Crafts, Cuisine, Spirituality, Ancestral Wisdom, Natural Healing, and Harmonious Relationships With Mother Earth, While Confronting and Healing the Trauma of Gender-Based, Ethnic, Racial, Religious, and Colonial Violence.
7. SECURITY
Security Offers a Framework to Mitigate all Kind of Threats, Attacks, Assaults, Violence, War, Crime, Terror, and Climate Change Risks That Raise Insecurity, Distress, Fear, Stress, and Humanitarian Crises in Society with Destabilising Consequences. The Concept of Security and Defense Needs to Be Broadened to Include Not Just War and Crime, Armed Conflict, and Military Defense, but Also a More Expanded Sense of Securitization of Society at Various Points That Pose New Risks and Threats, Such as Due to Inequalities and Inequitable Access to Resources, Consequences of Climate Change, Food and Water Insecurity, Period and Toilet Insecurity, Threats to Female Single-Sex Spaces, Loneliness and Mental Health, Household Violence, Forced Displacement, Recession and Economic Crises, Cybercrime, and Sexual Violence, All of Which Have Disastrous Effects on Humanitarian and Planetary Security, Personal Balance and Well-Being, and Especially Affect the Lives of Women, Children, the Vulnerable, and Civilians. To Manage, Mediate, and Mitigate Both the Old and Emerging Risks, It Is Critical to Ensure Women's Full and Equal Participation in Conflict Resolution, Peacebuilding, Peacekeeping, Decision-Making and Humanitarian Response, While Also Framing Principles and Practices for Lasting Peace Across Countries and Contexts for Sustainable Security.
7.1 To Campaign Globally for Nuclear Non-Proliferation, Abolition of Nuclear Weapons, and Nuclear No-First-Use Policy, as Well as Advocating for Stringent Arms Control Laws, Gun Control, and Firearms Regulations, Strengthening Border and Aviation Control to Curb Small Arms Smuggling, Along With Ensuring Security Sustainability by Increasing Women's Representation in Military Leadership and Disarmament Processes Through Measures Such as Implementing a Minimum Quota of 30% for Women in Disarmament and Peace Talks, Training and Mentoring Women Leaders in Negotiation, Arms Control, and Defense, Integrating Gender-Inclusive Defense Education Into Security Training, and Offering Scholarships to Promote Women’s Leadership in Security Studies, Defense Policy, and Conflict Resolution.
7.2 To Promote Democratic Security, With Inclusive Security Strategies That Take Into Account Diverse Perspectives, Particularly Those of Women, Children, and Vulnerable Populations, to Preempt Emerging Threats to Democracy, Sovereignty, Stability, Human Rights, and Freedom Through Enhanced Conversations, Global Cooperation, Public Diplomacy, and Reformed Multilateralism Reflecting New Geopolitical Realities and Challenges, Along With Promoting Democratic Resilience by Way of Women's Robust Participation and Leadership in Peacekeeping and Peacebuilding, as Outlined in UN Security Council Resolution 1325, and Increasing the Number of Women in Ministerial Positions to Implement International Treaties and Multilateral Agreements, Toward Sustainable Peace, Security, and Democracy.
7.3 To Protect Women, Children, and Vulnerable Groups From Domestic Violence and Sexual Abuse, Including Pedophilia, Incest, Pornography, Genital Mutilation, Rape, Acid Attacks, Kidnapping, 'Honor' Killing, Human Trafficking, Sexual Violence, Sexual Harassment, Workplace Bullying, Sextortion, Conflict Killings, and Custodial Torture, Especially Through Global Action and Stringent Enforcement Against Gender-Based Violence and Human Rights Violations, Involving International Treaties, Laws Criminalizing Femicide, Legal Repercussions for Hate Crimes, and Tackling Toxic Masculinity With Authentic Harmony and Gender Solidarity, Toward Creating Long-Term Solutions to Curtail Gender-Based Violence and Promote a Safer World for All With Dignity.
7.4 To Ensure Universal Health Security and Insurance Coverage for All, Providing Comprehensive Coverage for Different Healthcare Systems Such as Ayurveda, Yoga, Naturopathy, Homeopathy, and Others on an Equal Basis With Conventional Medical Approaches, Promoting Holistic and Inclusive Healthcare, and Including in Insurance Cover Mental Health Services, Maternal Healthcare, and Mortality During Pregnancy and Childbirth, and Additionally, Providing Access to Essential Resources for Contraception, Family Planning, Abortion, Cervical Health, Breast Cancer Prevention, Food and Nutrition Security for All, Especially Children, Mothers, Pregnant Women, and Breastfeeding Mothers, While Promoting Systems for Equitable Parenting and Caregiving, and Palliative Care for Elders, Reducing the Excess Burden of Care on Women and Women's Invisible Labor, Thereby Mitigating Relationship Conflicts and Stress, Improving Harmony, Well-Being, and Longevity.
7.5 To Ensure Public Security, Planning for Safe and Smart Cities, and Investing in Critical Infrastructure, and Innovative Urban Designs That Respond to the Safety Needs of All, Especially Women, Children, Special Needs, and Elders, as Well as Innovative Measures Such as Distributing Anti-Rape Whistles and Wearable Technologies With Alarms and Data Capture, and Panic Buttons in Public Transport and Spaces, Installing More Streetlights and Preemptive Protection Systems, Strategically Placed CCTV Cameras on Public Streets and Transport, Along With Regular and Anonymous Data Collection Among Women in Localities and Workplaces to Identify Security Loopholes, Toward Promoting Safety and Creating a Culture of Public Vigilance and Zero Tolerance for Sexual Harassment and Hate Crimes.
7.6 To Ensure Food and Water Security, Reimagine Food and Health Systems, and Bridge the Social and Economic Disparities That Lead to Food Insecurity and Water Anxiety, Which Can Be Achieved Through Multimodal Measures, Such as Protecting Peasants' Rights to Save and Sell Seeds Freely, Committing to Climate Action, Protecting Agrobiodiversity, Empowering Rural Agricultural Livelihoods, Investing in Circular Technologies, Cultivating Water-Efficient Nutritional Millets and Health-Protective Medicinal Crops, Along With Adopting an Ethical and Ecological Approach to Mitigating Genetically Modified Foods and Ensuring Natural Plant Protection, Thus Balancing the Overemphasis on Industrial Seed Systems, Meat-Based Food Systems, and Interference With Natural Organic Farming Practices, as Well as Correcting the Gender Imbalance in Land Ownership, Control Over Natural Resources, and Unpaid Women’s Labor.
7.7 To Ensure Sex-Based Rights and Security for Women and Girls, Especially Through Single-Sex Spaces For Females Such as in Sports, Female-Only Toilets, Among Others, and Challenging All Forms of Discrimination Against Women, Including from Policies That Cause Harm to Female Rights from Men Identifying As Women, in Order to Safeguard Female Biological Rights, Safety, Privacy, Consent, Fair Play, and Preventing Insidious Forms of Discrimination and Disparity Related to Trans-Inclusion Without Respecting Females' Sex-Based Rights, And At the Same Time, Creating Safe Spaces for All Gender Realities.
7.8 To Boost Digital Security, Network Security, Cybersecurity, and Ethical AI, Upholding Informational Integrity, Preventing Digital and Financial Frauds, Protecting the Public Through Effective Regulations and Enforcement Mechanisms, Establishing Community Guidelines on Social Media, Curbing Misuse of Digital Tools for Hate and Crime, Building Regulatory Frameworks and Industry Standards to Ensure Responsible Advertising and Content, Defending Sensitive Audiences From Harmful Content, Combating Gender Narratives That Objectify Women, and Striving With Inspiring Content to Raise the Bar With Aspirational Values, Encouraging Relatable Role Models, Retraining Social Norms, and Changing Mindsets to Ensure a Safer, More Responsible, and Inclusive Digital, Media, and Entertainment Environment.
7.9 To Ensure Children's Security From Drugs, Narcotics, and Juvenile Crime, Safeguarding Children in Conflict Situations, and Improving Law Enforcement Effectiveness Through Training, Technology, and Community-Based Approaches, With Additional Measures Including Humane Prison Reforms, Positive Rehabilitation Programs, and Ensuring Women's Leadership in Conflict-Affected Areas, Particularly in Disarmament, Demobilization, and Reintegration Programs, Along With Addressing Systemic Issues of Inequality and Lack of Integration by Decriminalizing Poverty and Diversity, Decolonizing Laws & Mindsets, and Implementing Reformative Change Through Bold Leadership, Especially With Greater Women's Participation in Criminal Justice Systems.
7.10 To Mitigate the Security Risks and Conflict Threats related to Climate Change Such as Energy-Food-Water Insecurity, Floods, Droughts, Extreme Weathers, Fires, Melting Glaciers, Forced Displacement and Migration, and Address Conflicts by Initiatives for International Peace and Security, Such as Through Aligning Efforts With the UN Charter and International Law to Strengthen the Rule of Law, Foster Synergy Between National Security, Political, and Judicial Institutions, Enforce Existing Pacts and Protocols to Mitigate Disputes & Displacements, and Impose Sanctions for Terror & Violations of International Conventions, Toward Creating Conditions to Curb Risk of Violence in the Future.
8. SUSTAINABILITY
Sustainability Embodies a Profound Understanding of the Earth's and Nature's Intricate Balance, Nurturing, and Safeguarding Their Beauty, Bounty, and Natural Order. By Integrating Environmental Ethics and Socially Conscious Practices, We Can Work With a Sense of Balance and Harmony Between Nature, Society, Growth, and Economy, Adopting Sustainable Standards and Visionary Solutions That Prioritise the Planet's Well-Being and Energise Prosperity for All. This Enlightened Approach Recognises Our Mortality, the Meaning of Life, and Our Integral Interconnectedness and Circularity, Embracing the Spirit of "One Earth, One Family, One Future," as Echoed in the Theme of India's G20 Presidency in 2023.
8.1 To Ensure Sustainability With a Net-Zero Mindset, and Policies Addressing a Greener Earth Through Plantations and Reforestation, Cleaner Oceans and Rivers, Sustainable Built Environments, Eco-Conscious Lifestyles, Efficient Water Harvesting, Clean Air Through Sustainable Transportation, Congestion and Pollution Mitigation, Combating Desertification and Soil Contamination, and Overall Protecting the Delicate Balance of Natural Ecosystems and Environment.
8.2 To Promote Environmental Accountability and Incentives for Urban Greening, Zero Waste Management, and Decarbonised Transportation Systems, Including for Tree Plantations, Air Quality, Clean Water, and Green Initiatives, as Well as Implementing Financial Penalties for Pollution and Pollutants, and Taxes on Carbon Emissions, Along With Ensuring Transparency in Carbon Emissions Reporting, and Applying ESG (Environment, Social, Governance) Regulatory Frameworks, Particularly in Mining and Metals.
8.3 To Promote Investment in Renewable Energy and Industries, Efficient Public Transport, and Eco-Friendly Infrastructure, Incorporating Smart Urban Practices Such as Cycle-Friendly and Pedestrian-Safe Zones, Electric Vehicles, and Inclusive Mobility, While Encouraging Public Participation in Transportation Planning, Supporting Women Entrepreneurs in Sustainability Sectors, Advocating for Female-Led Environment Ministries, and Developing Sustainable Urban Mobility Plans (SUMP) for Cities, Ultimately Inspiring a Cultural Shift Changing How We Operate Habitually, and Becoming an Example of Embodying Sustainability in Daily Life, Reshaping How We Live, Work, Consume, and Create.
8.4 To Integrate Educational Modules and Experiential Programs in Schools and Universities on Circle of Life, Circular Economy, Sustainable Practices, Along With Programs Such as Nature Walks, Tree Plantations, Water Conservation, Rain Harvesting, Waste Management, Pollution Control, Public Health, Road Safety, Importance of Biodiversity, and Honouring the Tangible and Intangible Heritage of Humanity, Livelihoods, and Development, as Also Reimagining Our Cities Through an Intersectional Lens, Where Streets, Parks, and Transit Systems Support Safety, Dignity, Inclusion, and Work for Everyone.
8.5 To Empower the Transition to Circular Economies, by Amplifying Methods and Mindsets Toward Self-Sustaining, Self-Renewing, Regenerative Systems Across Industries and Investments, Prioritising Well-Being for People and the Planet Alongside Profitability, and Championing Women's Leadership in Investment Firms to Diversify Financial Access to Regenerative Initiatives, Encompassing Various Sectors and Supply Chains, Including Agriculture, Packaging, Energy, Construction, and Manufacturing, With the Public Sector Leading the Way by Measures Including Transition to Low-Carbon Alternatives, Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions, Curbing Industrial Effluents, and Preventing Chemical Waste in Underground Water and Oceans, Toward Promoting Health and Longevity for Both People and the Planet, Preserving the Delicate Balance of Life's Beautiful Ecosystems.
8.6 To Promote Investment in Research and Development by State, Industry, Academia, and Public Sector in Development Strategies, Utilising Innovative Technologies for Infrastructure, Green Construction, Eco-Friendly Materials, Renewable and Alternative Energy, Sustainable Food and Resilient Food Systems, Efficient Transportation, as Well as Assistive and Mobility Technologies for Elderly and Special Needs, Wearables for Women's Safety, Digital Public Infrastructure, and Strategic Frameworks for Smart & Sustainable Cities, Including Road Safety.
8.7 To Develop and Implement Comprehensive Climate Action Plans for Cities, Incorporating Urban Policies That Promote Best Practice Concepts, Such as 15-Minute Cities, Superblocks, Inclusive and Equitable Sustainability Plans That Prioritise the Needs of Vulnerable and Disadvantaged Groups, as Well as Develop Rural Areas Toward Creating Sustainable Livelihoods, Curbing Distress Migration and Bringing Dignity With Local Livelihoods, Having Salubrious Access to One's Families and Communities.
8.8 To Drastically Reduce Carbon Footprint in Global Food Systems & Supply Chains, Logistics, and Delivery, by Fostering Innovation and Business Ecosystems for Biodegradable Packaging and Products, Particularly in E-Commerce and E-Waste Management, and Also Ensure Transparency in Food Labels and Processes, and Promote Gender-Fair and Sustainable Supply Chains, and Furthermore, Explore Potential Solutions to Mitigate the Environmental Impact of the Meat Industry, Including Shifting Towards Plant-Based Diets and Reducing Food Waste.
8.9 To Sustain Socio-Economic Development of All Sections of Society by Ensuring Equitable Access to Basic Needs of Food, Water, Shelter, and Affordable Housing, and Supporting Local Capacity Building Through Education, Enterprise, and Technology, Toward Reducing Income Inequalities and Barriers to Inclusion, as Well as Enabling Humanitarian Assistance in Disaster Situations, and Ensuring Norms for Safety in Living and Working Environments, Including With Regard to Natural Calamities.
8.10 To Sustain Women's Robust Participation in the Economy and Society, With Key Strategies Such as Increasing Digital Financial Inclusion Through Digital Bank Loans and Innovative Finance Models, Promoting Micro and Small Enterprises Especially for New Employment Generation, Building Resilient Communities With Fair Trade Practices and Market Integration, Along With Professional Networks and Digital Solutions, While Establishing Secure Environments to Sustain Leadership Pipelines, Especially in Political and Public Life, With Measures Such as Redressal for Sexual Harassment, Increasing Women Lawyers and Judges, Special Courts for Women and Children, as Well as Through Equitable Support Measures Such as Parental Leave for Each Parent, and State-Subsidised Childcare Support.
9. SOLIDARITY
Solidarity Confers the Strength and Support of Social Capital to Drive Change Through Unity of Purpose and Integrated Strengths. To Activate and Accelerate Change With Solid Foundation and Sustained Momentum, All Stakeholders in Society Need to Step Up and Step Forward in Support, Individually and Collectively, Bearing Greater Responsibility Toward Addressing the Various Issues in Society, Leveraging Respective Skills and Collective Resourcefulness. With Solidarity, Every Dream Is Possible, Every Challenge Surmountable, and Every Target Achievable. United in Purpose With Shared Passion, Vision and Commitment, Human Solidarity Can Drive Change With Energy, Momentum and Resilience. An Indian Proverb Says, 1 and 1 Makes an 11 – That’s the Multiplier Effect of Solidarity. Together We Are Better, Bolder, Stronger, Wiser, and Can Evolve Win-Win Possibilities for All.
9.1 To Engage the Solidarity of He-for-She Champions in Fostering Environments of Safety, Equality, Inclusion, and Integration in All Places, Enabling the Retention and Leadership of Women Especially in Top-Tier Leadership, Boards, and Chairs of Boards, as Also Promoting the Power of Women's Voices Through She-for-She Sisterhood, and All-for-All Support, Creating Supportive Relationships and Resources, Recognition & Awards in Celebration of Unsung Contributions, Empowering Women to Navigate Complexities and Challenges With Confidence & Resilience, and Overcome Barriers and Biases in Diverse Dimensions of Life.
9.2 To Promote Solidarity in Society With Local Communities, Resident Welfare Associations, Parents' Collectives, Local Law Enforcement Agencies, Municipalities, NGOs, Women's Associations, and Cyber Violence Prevention Organizations, to Address Societal Issues, Including Gender-Based Abuse, Domestic Violence, Substance Abuse, Digital Addiction, and Suicide Prevention for All Segments of Society, and Work Together With Governments, Mayors, Business Chambers, Diplomats, Youth, Universities, Schools, Teachers, Doctors, Civil Society, and Technology Partners, in Order to Enhance Advocacy and Actions for Upholding Peace, Security, Education, Health, Sustainability, and Developmental Goals, Including the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
9.3 To Build Global Solidarity for Fostering Stress-Free Societies and Cultures of Non-Violence Through Trust, Cooperation, Helpfulness, Encouragement, Kindness, Respect, and Service, Promoting Connection, Compassion, and Community, Guided by a Vision of Oneness and a Spirit of Wisdom, Toward Combating Alienation, Loneliness, Mental Health Issues, Lack of Belonging, and Divisiveness, Through Programs and Environments That Promote Integration, Balance, Empathy, and Humanity in Our Societies and Workplaces.
9.4 To Empower Inter-Generational Solidarity and Support for Specialized Institutions That Rehabilitate and Reintegrate Individuals Suffering From Trauma, Mental Health Issues, Addictions, Substance Abuse, Special Needs, and Elder Care, as Well as Former and Serving Prisoners, Detainees, and Under-Trials, Particularly Women, Children, and Vulnerable Populations, Enabling Humane Connections and Trustful Bonds Where Individuals Can Ideate, Be Inspired, and Share Their Experiences in Safe Spaces and Nurturing Environments, Supported by Circles of Solidarity Including Friends, Family, Peers, and Mentors, Toward Emerging Stronger and More Resilient.
9.5 To Strengthen the Solidarity of Women & Men in All Their Rich Diversities of Race and Gender, to Combat Macho Mindsets, Toxic Masculinity, Sexualization, and Objectification of Women, Through More Role Models for Positive Masculinity and Cultural Diversities, Through Humanitarian Messages Across Media, Communities, and Creative Industries, Toward Lowering Stereotypes and Stigmatisation of Marginalised Groups, Including Divorcees, Widows, Single Mothers, People With Disabilities (People of Determination), the Homeless, and Mitigating Discrimination on the Basis of Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity, Empowering All People to Co-Exist With Tolerance, Trust, Peace, and Plurality, Honouring the Rights and Dignity of All.
9.6 To Empower Solidarity for Circular Societies, Integrating Nature and People for Climate Action, Tree Plantations, and the Protection of Ecology and Biodiversity, Promoting Zero-Waste Societies, Zero-Stress Societies With Enlightened Living & Ecosystems for Sustainable Livelihoods Through Scientific, Spiritual, and Social Connection, Work-Life Balance, Stability, Security, Freedom, and Meaningfulness, and Promoting Holistic Lifestyles and Self-Care Practices Such as Nature Walks, Yoga, Sports, & Creative Pursuits, Contributing to Happiness, Wellbeing, Trust, and Teamwork.
9.7 To Build Interdisciplinary Solidarity for Empowering Civil Society With Active Participation of Professionals Comprising Members of the Media, Entrepreneurs, Influencers, Lawyers, Doctors, Teachers, and Young People Through Local and Global Alliances and Alumni Networks, Exploring Partnerships and Joint Agendas, Enabling Collaborative Actions for Cumulative Impact, Promoting Trust and Togetherness in Civil Society, for Community Service, Volunteering, Toward Bridging the Gaps, Nurturing Solutions, and Empowering Social Change.
9.8 To Promote Ecosystems of Solidarity, Bringing Respective Strengths to Empower Community Care and Sustainable Initiatives Such as Food Banks and Free Community Kitchens for All, Mid-Day Meal Programs for Children, Sports & Exercise for Youth, Public Health and Hygiene, Medical Support and Diagnostics for the Underserved, as Also Enabling Volunteering Opportunities Across Communities & Companies to Bridge the Gaps Through People's Actions in Solidarity.
9.9 To Foster Solidarity With Service and Security Personnel in Local Communities, and Extend Support to Soldiers, Law Enforcement, Defense Personnel, Veterans, and Their Families, as Also Find Synergy With Sans Frontières or Without Borders Movements, Such as for Medical Aid, Legal Aid, Guided by a Shared Vision of Humanitarian Service for All.
9.10 To Foster Inclusive Policy Development, Supporting Vulnerable Sections, Including Displaced People, Refugees, and Orphans, Through Collaboration With Community Philanthropic & Welfare Initiatives Providing Essential Services Like Free Food, Essentials, and Education, Toward Promoting a Sense of Belonging, Integration, and Equality of Opportunities.
10. EQUALITY
The Principle of Equality Endows on Us Equal Rights and Equal Responsibilities to Take Care of Our Present and Future. Equality Is About Treating Everyone With Fairness and Respect, Providing Equal Access to Rights, Privileges, Opportunities, and Protection, Without Discriminating Based on Factors Like Gender, Color, Class, Culture, Faith, Age, Ability, or Sexuality, Laying the Foundation of Harmony & Happiness in Society. By Embracing the Common Ground of Our Shared Humanity, Understanding Uniqueness, and Appreciating Diversity, We Can Create a Global Society Thriving in Our Interconnectedness, Focussing on What Unites Us Instead of What Divides Us. The Principles of Equality and Unity Can Guide Us Toward a More Compassionate, Connected, and Conscientious World, Fostering a Sustainable Sense of Solidarity Empowering Our Communities & Collectives.
10.1 To Ensure Gender Equality Through Joint Custody of Our World With Women, Men, and All in Authentic Harmony, by Creating Environments Where Everyone Has an Equal Chance to Succeed, Free from Discrimination, Bias, Judgments, and Stereotypes, Toward Fostering Inclusive and Equitable Ecosystems That Promote Potential and Possibilities for All, Peopled by Positive Role Models Especially for Positive Masculinity.
10.2 To Promote Social, Racial, Religious, and Gender Equality, as Also Ensure Equal Representation in Key Positions in Boards, Public Offices, Cabinets, Defense, Government & Ministerial Roles, Along With Fostering Equitable Ownership for Land, Housing, Companies, Media, Among Others.
10.3 To Ensure Equality of Security for Women, and Enable Equality of Rights and Respect and Security, Through Mindset and Behavior Change, Strong Law Enforcement for Crimes Against Women Treating Them as Public Crimes, and Drive Sustainable Change Through Culture and Education, Promoting Equal Rights and Opportunities for All.
10.4 To Foster Equal Opportunities in Employment Across Public and Private Sectors, by Ensuring Women's Representation in Key Positions and Decision-Making Roles, Particularly in Peace, Security, and Defense, as Well as Mandating Equal Pay for Equal Work Without Gender Discrimination.
10.5 To Recognise Equal Legal Personhood of Nature, Enshrine Rights of Nature, Honouring Ecocentric Principles for Mother Nature to Exist, Evolve, Regenerate and Be Restored, and Equally Address Violation of Nature Rights With Environmental Laws.
10.6 To Promote Equality for Persons With Disabilities, Ensuring Equal Access to Civil, Political, Social, Economic, and Cultural Rights for Persons With Disabilities, by Eliminating Barriers and Fostering Inclusive Partnerships with Institutions and Civil Society.
10.7 To Bridge the Many Gender Gaps and Different Standards That Women and Men Are Held to by a Multifaceted Approach That Challenges Gender Stereotypes, Social Norms, and Racial and Other Biases by Promoting Awareness, Education, and Policy Reforms, Investing in the Care Economy, Curbing Women’s Informal Employment and Disproportionate Time Spent on Unpaid Care and Domestic Work, as Well as Fostering Equal Opportunities and Ecosystems to Level the Playing Field in Education, Employment, Entrepreneurship, Investments, Funding, Policies, and Leadership, Recognising Individual Strengths and Potential Beyond Traditional Gender Roles.
10.8 To Promote Caregiving Equality, Through Policies Supporting Shared Parental Responsibilities, Such as Paternal and Family Leaves, Providing Fathers and Families Equal Opportunities to Care for Their Children and Additionally, Making Gender Equality a Mandatory Subject in Schools, Fostering Mindset Shifts at Home, in Classrooms, and Society at Large, With Teachers and Parents as Visible Models of Equality, Embracing Gender Partnership and Family Collaboration, Rooted in Shared Values of Mutual Respect, Recognition, and Responsibility.
10.9 To Encourage Equal Responsibility Across Genders, Especially Couples' Equity and Shared Leadership at Home, Enabling Egalitarian Mindsets Toward a 50/50 Spirit of Shared Responsibility, Promoting Equality of Fundamental Freedoms for All, Through Equality in Laws and Effective Implementation, Fostering a Society That Respects Boundaries, Builds Belongingness, and Transforms Mindsets.
10.10 To Empower Economic and Social Equality, Implementing Measures Such as Gender Balance on Corporate Boards and Across Chairs of Boards, Gender-Fair Procurement and Contracting Practices, and Equitable Representation in Project Commissions Across Both Public and Private Sectors, as Well as Recognise and Enable Equal Access to Marriage, Adoption, and Family Rights for All Individuals, Regardless of Sexual Orientation or Relationship Status, Ensuring Fundamental Freedoms and Family Life for Everyone.