Ministers from BRICS Member Countries to advance a shared vision for women-led development under India’s BRICS Chairship
India will host the BRICS Women Ministerial Meeting on 8-9 July 2026 in Kochi, Kerala, under its BRICS Chairship 2026. Ministers and Heads of Delegation from BRICS Member Countries will come together to strengthen cooperation , advance women’s empowerment and reaffirm the shared commitment to inclusive, resilient and sustainable development.
India’s BRICS Chairship is anchored in four pillars: Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation, and Sustainability. The BRICS Women Track is structured to advance women’s empowerment across each of these dimensions.
The Ministerial Meeting follows the BRICS Women Working Group Meeting held on 6-7 July 2026, where senior officials held substantive deliberations covering the priority areas under the BRICS Women Track. Building on the strong foundations laid by the Women Working Group, Ministers will deliberate on the proposed outcomes and provide strategic direction for advancing cooperation across BRICS Member Countries.
Guided by India’s BRICS Chairship theme, “Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability,” reflecting a people-centric and humanity-first approach,the Ministerial Meeting will serve as a platform for high-level dialogue on promoting women’s leadership, expanding economic opportunities, strengthening digital and financial inclusion, fostering entrepreneurship, and recognising women’s contributions to climate action, food security and nutrition. The discussions will reflect the shared aspiration of BRICS Member Countries to promote practical cooperation and accelerate progress towards gender equality.
The Ministerial Meeting will be complemented by exhibitions showcasing India’s achievements in women-led development across diverse sectors including Rural Development, STEM, Nutrition, Education and more. The programme will also feature a plenary session and thematic panel discussions with eminent experts, policymakers and practitioners, providing an opportunity to exchange experiences, share innovative approaches and foster partnerships for women’s empowerment.
