Pathways Toward Gender-inclusive Mobility Systems in India
Equitable access to mobility is essential for building healthy, resilient, and empowered communities. Vulnerable groups, especially women and girls, often face barriers in accessing safe and affordable transport, limiting opportunities for education, healthcare, and employment. WRI India hosted “Uddheshya: Mainstreaming Gender from Ideas to Action” to explore the challenges and opportunities for a gender-inclusive mobility ecosystem in India.
The mobility of people and goods is a key driver of economic growth. Equitable access to mobility is an essential prerequisite for creating healthy, resilient, and empowered communities that can engage in economic and social activities. However, vulnerable groups, especially women and girls, lack access to safe and affordable transport options, and thus have limited access to opportunities for education, healthcare, employment, and community participation.
