It was a morning of riveting conversations at the Indian International Centre with the top lawyers in the country. They shared their circuitous journeys and significant highlights of their careers. While Meenakshi Arora was passionate about ensuring that women on maternity leave don’t end up sacrificing their careers, Vibha Datta Makhija emphasized how India’s strong constitutional foundation makes the country more progressive compared to the U.S. with laws around women’s health.

Key takeaways from this inspiring exchange: 

• Currently, women who are building a family are excluded from promotion lists and don’t get considered for senior roles. This demands change.
• Women should be supported for having children, not punished.
• We need to together fight gender disparity with our male allies to drive policy change and correct the imbalance. 
• Building a support system is crucial.
• Only when we have equal representation while drafting legislation will true reform happen.

Date : Saturday, February 4, 11 am to 1 pm
Venue : Lecture Hall 1, India International Centre, 40, Max Mueller Marg, Lodhi Gardens, Lodhi Estate, New Delhi.