Voices of Equality: Advancing Gender Justice Through Dialogue and Action

A group of women and one man stand together on stage in front of a large screen displaying the title ��Voices of Equality �C SDG 5 Mega Event,�� hosted by the Ģ��ƵAI SDG 5 Hub Chair at CHRIST (Deemed to be University). They are smiling and posing for a group.

Participants and speakers at ��Voices of Equality,�� a Sustainable Development Goal 5 gender equality event hosted by the Ģ��ƵAI SDG 5 Hub Chair CHRIST University, gathered to advance dialogue and action for equality.? Photo courtesy of CHRIST (Deemed to be University).?

Voices of Equality: Advancing Gender Justice Through Dialogue and Action

CHRIST University, India, the Ģ��Ƶ Academic Impact SDG 5 Hub Chair for Gender Equality, held an event on 26 July 2025 titled ��Voices of Equality.�� The full day gathering brought university faculty and students together with social activists, government officials, Ģ��Ƶ representatives, corporate leaders, and civil society representatives. The programme highlighted the central role of gender equality in achieving and fostered collaboration between academia, civil society, and industry, creating a shared platform for dialogue and action.

Activist and social advocate Brinda Adige reminded participants that ��Equality is a constitutional right, not a concession,�� prompting a moment of reflection across the room. Dr. Jija Hari Singh, the now retired first female officer from South- India in the Indian Police Service, shared her remarkable journey, noting that ��Every barrier we break is a step toward a freer future.�� Her remarks resonated strongly with participants and underscored the importance of persistent efforts toward achieving gender equality.

Read the full report and event highlights here.

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