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BRICS leaders recognise women as decision makers, growth drivers

BRICS leaders recognise women as decision makers, growth drivers
Countries
BrazilChinaEgyptEthiopiaIndiaIndonesiaIranRussiaSaudi ArabiaSouth AfricaUnited Arab Emirates
Cooperation areas
Economic GrowthInclusive MultilateralismInstitutional DevelopmentSustainable Development

Source: ThePrint | Original Published At: 2026-09-12 12:17:43 UTC

Key Points

  • BRICS leaders recognised women as leaders, decision-makers and drivers of economic growth and social transformation.
  • The leaders affirmed the vital role of women in peacebuilding in line with the global Women, Peace and Security agenda.
  • The declaration linked women's participation in governance, financial and digital inclusion, skills development, entrepreneurship, social services, climate action, food security and nutrition to sustainable development.
  • The leaders welcomed the role of the BRICS Women's Business Alliance in promoting women's entrepreneurship, leadership and economic participation across BRICS countries.
  • They encouraged BRICS National Chapters to strengthen intra-BRICS cooperation on women's economic participation through knowledge-sharing and joint initiatives.
  • The leaders looked forward to the XII BRICS Parliamentary Forum in October 2026, including meetings of women parliamentarians and international affairs committee chairpersons.
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