Women School Leaders from Australia Visit Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Kochi

On 16 February 2026, a delegation of 11 women school leaders from Victoria, Australia, visited the Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences (AIMS), Kochi, as part of the Women Leading: In-country Engagement India immersion programme. The visit marked an important step in fostering global dialogue and collaboration on advancing women’s leadership and empowerment.

Representing the Center for Women’s Empowerment and Gender Equality (CWEGE) at Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Dr. Drishti Marwaha presented the university’s ongoing initiatives aimed at strengthening women’s economic agency. She highlighted how Amrita’s integrated approach—through education, vocational training, and community outreach—is creating sustainable pathways for women’s empowerment.

A key takeaway from the session was the importance of building structured mentorship and sponsorship ecosystems to support women’s leadership journeys. The discussion also emphasized the vital role of engaging men as allies in advancing gender equality, reinforcing that inclusive progress requires collective participation.

The visit created a meaningful platform for dialogue, shared learning, and international exchange. Participants engaged in thoughtful discussions on best practices, challenges, and opportunities in nurturing the next generation of women leaders across educational institutions.

Supporting the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals

SDG	Focus Area	Contribution
SDG 5 – Gender Equality	Women’s Leadership & Empowerment	Advancing women’s leadership, economic agency, mentorship, and engaging men as allies.
SDG 4 – Quality Education	Educational Leadership	Strengthening educational leadership and fostering cross-country learning among school leaders.
SDG 17 – Partnerships for the Goals	Global Collaboration	Promoting international collaboration, dialogue, and institutional exchange.
SDG 8 – Decent Work & Economic Growth	Economic Empowerment	Supporting women’s professional development and pathways to economic empowerment.