India has called for the international community to strengthen political and financial commitments to ensure a life of dignity for all women who bear a disproportionate burden of poverty.
First Secretary in the Indian Mission to the UN Mayank Joshi has said this at UN General Assembly Third Committee session on Advancement of Women last night.
He said that in the challenging times of increasing armed conflict and economic crises across the world, there is need to re-strategise and strengthen commitments, for achieving poverty-free and sustainable world, which will ensure a life of dignity for all women and girls.
Mr Joshi also highlighted the number of legislations put in place in India for the protection of women, including against all forms of violence, human trafficking, prohibition of child marriage and protection of children from sexual offences and exploitation.
He mentioned that the Pradhan Mantri Jan-Dhan Yojana, is also proving to be an economic breakthrough for thousands of women who urgently required overcoming the vicious cycle of poverty and debt.