Pune: City-based Eeshani Bendale participated in the 70th session of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (CSW70) held in New York from March 9 to 19.At the conference, Bendale raised key issues related to women’s health, access to justice, and gender equality, drawing from her experience in India’s healthcare sector. The session brought together policymakers, govt representatives, and civil society members from across the world to deliberate on advancing women’s rights and empowerment.This year marked Bendale’s third consecutive appearance at the global forum, where she highlighted the need to connect policy with grassroots realities.Bendale emphasised the importance of inclusive healthcare systems and equitable access to justice, particularly for women in developing countries.A Pune native, Bendale completed her Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery (BAMS) from Tilak Ayurved Mahavidyalaya. She later pursued postgraduate studies in nanomedicine at Swansea University, UK. She is currently undertaking higher studies in evidence-based healthcare at the University of Oxford.Speaking after the event, Bendale said the platform offered an opportunity to present ground-level perspectives and contribute to meaningful global dialogue. She noted that stronger international collaboration is essential to address gender inequality effectively.
