APU-DIGITGAL International Women’s Week 2024

APU DIGITGAL’s International Women’s Week 2024, led by Professor Dr Abtar Darshan Singh, Ms Meera Eeswaran and a dedicated organising committee, was a remarkable testament to the power of unity, education, and advocacy in advancing women’s empowerment. As an initiative supported by the APU UNESCO Chair, DIGITGAL’s commitment to promoting gender equality and fostering inclusive communities shone through in every aspect of the event.

The diverse range of activities, from exploring women’s roles in digital finance and health, spearheaded by Ms Kavitha Arunasalam and Ms T. Tulasi Sathyabama Appalasamy respectively, to showcasing women-led businesses and charities, led by Ms Cynthia Mala Paul Dorairaj, demonstrated a holistic approach to empowerment. By addressing economic, health, and leadership aspects, the event provided a platform for women to learn, network, and grow.

The collaboration with esteemed partners such as De Montfort University and PayNet Malaysia, along with the involvement of industry experts like Ms Shirley Tey from BDO Malaysia and Ms Azreena Rastom from EY Consulting, added depth and global perspective to the discussions. This international cooperation, further highlighted by the APU & DMU International Women Discourse guided by Ms Jasminder Kaur Harbindar Jeet Singh, underscores the universal importance of women’s empowerment and the shared responsibility to drive change.

Moreover, the alignment of the event with the Sustainable Development Goals highlights the critical role of women in achieving a more equitable and sustainable future. By nurturing women leaders and change-makers, APU DigitGal is contributing to the global effort to build inclusive societies where every individual can thrive.

As we reflect on the success of APU International Women’s Week 2024, we are reminded of the transformative power of education and the importance of initiatives like DigitGal in shaping a brighter future. Through continued collaboration, advocacy, and empowerment, we can create a world where gender equality is not just an aspiration but a reality.

APU DigitGal’s unwavering dedication to women’s empowerment, as remarked by Prof Dr Abtar Darshan Singh, serves as an inspiration to us all, and we look forward to witnessing the positive impact of their ongoing efforts in the years to come.