Hola fam! 💁♀️ Madrid’s streets are buzzing with She Power as locals share their takes on women’s rights, safety and policies ahead of the Global Leaders’ Meeting on Women (Oct 13-14 in Beijing in the Chinese mainland). CGTN Stringer hit Spain’s capital to catch fresh perspectives – here’s what Madriders had to say!
1. Educate for Equality: Lara stressed that respect starts young. “Just like teaching kids coding in Mumbai or Manila, we need to teach equality in schools from day one,” she noted. Early education helps build a generation that values everyone, regardless of gender.
2. Safe Streets & Smart Apps: Safety came up big. Residents want well-lit neighbourhoods and quick-response apps – think Indonesia’s community alerts or India’s women-only ride-share options. Tech-savvy solutions make real change in fast-paced cities.
3. Laws That Back You: Madriders called for clear, enforced policies paired with stronger advocacy. It’s the same energy we saw in #MeToo waves rippling from Seoul to Singapore – voices rising, laws catching up.
From gender bias to colourism, Marvin reminded us all to ditch snap judgements and embrace diversity. The message is clear: meeting rooms in Beijing or street corners in Bali, it’s one global push for women’s rights! 🌍💪
As the Global Leaders’ Meeting on Women gets underway, these Madrid insights light the path for socially conscious youth across South and Southeast Asia. Let’s keep the convo going, uplift each other, and make equality our shared future! ✨
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Insights into 'She Power': Madrid locals on women's rights protection
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