Gender equity is a fundamental principle of social justice that aims to ensure fairness and equal opportunity. Global cities like New York are at the forefront of creating women-forward policies and initiatives that deliver concrete results to address the gender gap. From increased comprehensive healthcare access to economic empowerment innovations to public safety advancements, governments must take active steps and adopt novel approaches to ensure women, girls, transgender, and gender nonconforming individuals thrive in today’s world and contribute fully to the betterment of their communities. This session will embrace the importance of providing equal opportunities and resources to individuals in order to reduce disparities in societies.

The City of New York is a 2023 Concordia Annual Summit Patron Programming Partner.