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Despite the suffusion of gender in almost all socio-cultural-economic-environmental endeavour, the gender lens to development needs to be interpreted
The gendered impacts of heatwaves and water scarcity in India underscore the urgent need for comprehensive strategies that prioritise the well-being a
Combining private sector initiatives and government policies synergistically can lead to gender empowerment
There is a growing need to end online violence against women and thus reverse the trend of leaving women behind in the digital economy.
With the onset of the pandemic, the urban informal workforce in India has been hit hard by the ongoing livelihood crisis, especially women. This call
This brief analyses the correlation between gender-based inequities and malnutrition. It highlights the case of South Asia, and uses as a backdrop the compounded challenges resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic. The authors review existing literature on the subject and cull patterns, with the aim of outlining recommendations for countries in the region for bridging interrelated gaps in gender parity and nutrition.
Developing clear strategies can improve gender equality, human rights, and women-centred care in The Gambia.
India ranks 114 out of 142 countries in the Global Gender Gap index this year. Except Pakistan, most of the South Asian countries rank higher than India. What the index shows is a reflection of reality that no matter how rapidly India grows, women's status in society needs faster improvement.
The technology revolution of the 20th century minimised the importance of geographical, economic, social and political barriers and reduced transaction and information costs thus boosting productivity and growth, making governance more transparent and empowering the citizen. It propelled not only democracy, but also the market economy. Its impact on social relations, especially on gender relations, was significant, with the commodification of lab
Why is the Modi government not showing the same support for criminalising marital rape as it did with outlawing triple talaq. After all, gender violence is not religion, class or caste specific.
Among the estimated 1.3 billion people across the world who have no access to electricity, 70 percent are women. This brief discusses the impact of energy poverty on India’s rural women. As women are primarily responsible for securing food and energy for their family, they are the ones who are worst affected by the lack of access to clean and modern energy. The brief calls for a more holistic approach in research and policymaking on energ
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine entered its eighth month in late October and shows no sign of abatement. The war has had massive consequences on Ukraine, and women and girls are bearing the disproportionate burden. The conflict has further exacerbated gender inequities that were already compounded by eight years of armed conflict in eastern Ukraine and, beginning in early 2020, by the COVID-19 pandemic. This report seeks to fill the gaps in litera
यूक्रेन पर रूस ने आठ माह पहले आक्रमण किया है उसके अक्टूबर
Gender-sensitising the Water Action Agenda would be critical to ensuring truly inclusive transformations
Four key traits will define the configuration of Modi’s Season 2 Cabinet.
Lack of monetary resources may prove to be a major impediment to India achieving its climate targets and the Sustainable Development Goals.
If Hillary Clinton runs for office in 2016, it seems that she will be campaigning for herself as herself - an exceptional professional, a controversial former secretary of state, and a woman.
A more gender-inclusive approach needs to adopted by financial institutions to boost women entrepreneurship in India
While laws provide a foundation for combatting gender discrimination, companies must take proactive steps to create an inclusive workplace
As women bear the brunt of the rising income inequality, the need for a positive policy change has become even more pronounced
अलग अलग क्षेत्रों में महिलाओं और पुरुषों के बीच अंतर को प�
अभूतपूर्व वैश्विक संकट की वजह से लैंगिक बंटवारे को दूर क�
समानतेच्या दिशेने लक्षणीय प्रगती करत असतानाही, आपल्या द�
India’s commitments to international agreements towards gender equality show the country’s tremendous potential to make crucial advances in femini
In the coming budget, concrete ideas of increasing women’s participation in the workforce should be included. There has to be an increased allocatio
Can we achieve gender equality when sexual violence is still a weapon of war?
The geographical and socioeconomic characteristics of small island developing states (SIDS) expose them to unique challenges. Climate change, in particular, poses a severe threat to SIDS, with rising sea levels, ocean acidification, and changing precipitation patterns negatively affecting their ecosystems, economies, and communities. This brief assesses the challenges faced by SIDS in accessing traditional climate financing and analyses the effec
India’s female workforce participation remains paltry and calls for an urgent review of India’s policies and schemes related to women’s empowerm
Multiple overlapping global crises—such as the COVID-19 pandemic, climate change-related natural disasters, and regional armed conflicts—have high
AI सिस्टीममध्ये दिसणार्या या लिंगभेदाचा महिलांवर विविध प्रकार आणि स्तरांवर प्रभाव पडला आहे, ज्यात पूर्वग्रहदूषित नियुक्ती प्रणालीपासून स्त्रियांना होणारे अनन्य नुकस�
The zero sum game witnessed during this pandemic has deepened cleavages and widened inequality across the world
Why are women gravitating towards right-wing populist ideology?
What is driving India’s abnormally high gender gap in phone ownership? What can be done about it?
India has the potential to emerge as a champion of the WPS agenda — it needs to achieve greater gender equality in domestic security as well.
As we inch closer to the 2030 deadline, efforts towards the elimination of gender-based violence needs to be stepped up
While well-established indices have been crucial in assessing advancements in gender equality, these methodologies may present an incomplete picture
While the right to education is widely recognised by national constitutions, its actual implementation remains inadequate
India is seeing a shift towards greater financial inclusion and women's empowerment. Policies supporting this trend can create a more equitable financ
Despite global calls to increase women in policing, the progress remains regrettably slow
India’s G20 presidency can play a huge role in building inclusive and women-friendly cities
Adapting a more multi-dimensional framework for measuring energy access that could capture gender disaggregated data and indicators would push for a m
