City women get the chance to be ‘High Commissioner’ for a day

As part of this initiative, women aged between 18 and 23 will get the opportunity to oversee UK’s largest overseas network, leading daily briefings, and getting involved in other interactive sessions with stakeholders and media.

Talking about the significance of the initiative, Sir Dominic Asquith, High Commissioner to India, said that improving the lives of girls and women is one of the UK’s top priorities globally.

“The competition is an important opportunity to talk about our world shapers and game changers, our future leaders – our young women. The UK and India are working together as a global force for good and we share with India the importance of promoting the cause of gender equality,” Asquith said. “We want to celebrate this day by demonstrating to young women that anything is possible, and by giving them a platform to talk about this important issue. I look forward to sharing the day with this year’s winner and learning from her,” he added.

To apply, participants must record a one-minute video about why gender equality is important and who their biggest inspiration is on the issue. The video has to be shared on either Twitter, Facebook or Instagram by tagging @UKinIndia and @UKinChennai using the hashtag #DayoftheGirl. The deadline to apply is September 10.