Promoting
financial inclusion for women is a goal supported by many multilateral
organizations and policymakers globally, and the WTO is no exception. This
article argues that financial inclusion is crucial to empower women
economically and socially. It emphasizes historical barriers that women have
faced in accessing financial services. In addition, it underlines the
importance of incorporating women's financial inclusion into the World Trade
Organization (WTO) and advocates for leveraging existing structures within the
WTO, such as the Council for Trade in Services and the Committee on Trade in
Financial Services, to advance this issue. The objective is to facilitate the
exchange of experiences and best practices among Members in a structured
manner, addressing the regulatory framework of financial institutions and
learning from each other, rather than creating new rights or obligations or
launching joint initiatives.