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Chikunga Calls for Stronger BRICS Action on Women’s Empowerment

Chikunga Calls for Stronger BRICS Action on Women's Empowerment
Countries
IndiaSouth Africa
Cooperation areas
Economic GrowthInclusive MultilateralismSustainable Development

Source: Devdiscourse | Original Published At: 2026-07-09 16:54:16 UTC

Key Points

  • Minister Sindisiwe Chikunga addressed the BRICS Ministerial Meeting on Women's Affairs, calling for stronger partnership on women's economic empowerment.
  • Chikunga emphasized that women's empowerment should be recognized as a key driver of economic growth and innovation within the BRICS bloc.
  • The Minister welcomed India's leadership as BRICS Chair for 2026 as an opportunity to enhance collaboration on women-led development.
  • South Africa outlined domestic initiatives including a Women's Economic Assembly framework and a Cooperative Banking Institution Initiative to improve financial access.
  • The South African Public Procurement Act reserves 7% of procurement opportunities for businesses owned by women, youth, and persons with disabilities.
  • Gender-responsive measures are being integrated into climate adaptation and food security programs to support women farmers and small-scale producers.
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