Baku:A dialogue titled 'Knowledge, Voice, and Leadership Empowering Women and Girls across Cultures for a Shared Future' was conducted during the 7th World Forum on Intercultural Dialogue. The session focused on presenting practical solutions from various regions and discussing successful initiatives, policy approaches, and partnership models that enhance education, empowerment, and public participation for women and girls across different cultural and regional contexts.

According to Azerbaijan State News Agency, Bahar Muradova, Chairperson of Azerbaijan's State Committee for Family, Women and Children Affairs, addressed the gathering. She stressed the importance of strengthening understanding, trust, and cooperation in the face of geopolitical, socio-economic, and technological disparities worldwide. Muradova highlighted the role of women and girls in building bridges between societies through their knowledge, leadership, and initiatives, contributing to a shared future.

Anais Roxanne Dagrou, Chair of the Youth Committee of the African Women Leaders Network (AWLN), emphasized the need to expand access to digital opportunities. Meanwhile, Elisa Fernandez Saenz, Deputy Regional Director of the UN Women Regional Office for Europe and Central Asia, pointed out that education equips girls not only with knowledge and skills but also the ability to make choices, exercise their rights, and participate in decisions affecting their lives.

The dialogue underscored the significance of cooperation in expanding educational opportunities for women and girls, enhancing their digital skills, supporting their economic participation, promoting inclusive education, and strengthening their leadership opportunities.