Bengaluru will host the two-day Conference of Commonwealth Women Parliamentarians (CWP) India Region on November 17 and 18, 2026. Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla will inaugurate the conference at Vidhana Soudha in Karnataka on Tuesday.
The conference will be held under the theme, "Strong Foundations, Stronger Voices: Inclusive Cyberspace and Mentorship Pathways for New Women Legislators."
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Key Highlights
Important points readers should notice.
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla will inaugurate the conference on November 17.
The two-day event will be held at Vidhana Soudha, Bengaluru.
The theme focuses on inclusive cyberspace and mentorship for new women legislators.
Two plenary sessions will address digital empowerment, cyber safety and legislative capacity building.
UN Women India will organise a side event on menopause on November 17.
The conference will conclude on November 18.
Karnataka Chief Minister D. K. Shivakumar will deliver the keynote address at the inaugural session. Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha Harivansh, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister Dr. G. Parameshwara, Karnataka Legislative Assembly Speaker G. S. Patil and CWP India Region Chairperson Daggubati Purandeswari will also address the gathering.
Two plenary sessions will form the core of the conference discussions. The first session, titled "Empowering Women Digitally: Safe Cyberspace, Smart Choices", will take place on November 17 and focus on enabling women to participate safely and effectively in the digital environment.
The second session, "Capacity Building and Mentorship for Women Legislators", will be held on November 18. It will explore ways to strengthen the legislative capabilities of women representatives and support newly elected legislators through mentorship.
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Why This Matters
The conference provides a platform for women legislators to discuss challenges in public life, strengthen their legislative skills and explore ways to participate more effectively in democratic governance. Its focus on digital safety and mentorship also addresses important areas of women's leadership.
As part of the conference programme, UN Women India will organise a special side event on menopause on November 17. The session will promote awareness and informed discussions about women's health, well-being and dignity across different stages of life.
The conference will bring together women legislators from Parliament and State and Union Territory legislatures to exchange experiences, share best practices and discuss ways to strengthen women's participation and leadership in democratic institutions.
