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Call for public discussions over how certain types of behavior associated with dominance and power create inequalities within and between man and woman
Women participation in work force in a more “equal world” is a pillar of development that can help reconcile the “irreconcilable trinity.”
The citizenship amendment act paves the way for thousands of stateless Nepalis to become citizens, but women continue to be considered second-class ci
The digital revolution opens new avenues for women's economic participation, however, to ensure true inclusion, this revolution must be steered by gen
Monetising the skills of the female workforce will address gender inequality and boost the 'Make in India' campaign.
Increasing women’s participation in the skilled labour force has enormous potential for India’s sustainable transition towards clean energy
World Health Day: Between 2008 and 2019, only 3 per cent of all 51.6 million sterilisations done in India were vasectomies
Budget 2023 moves from the paradigm of women’s development to women-led development
This study explores the spatial politics of Othering and whether women aremarginalized in political conversations online in India. It's methodology consists of an analysis of23,350 tweets over an eight-day period. It shows a significant underrepresentation of women inTwitter's political conversations, which mirrors a real-world marginalization of women in India'spolitical processes.
Having grown up in the vicinity of Vrindavan, I've observed that one day to "highlight the cause of widows" is simply inadequate for those who live and breathe stigma, abuse and neglect for the rest of the year.
‘Invest in Women: Accelerate Progress’ is the theme of this year’s International Women’s Day. This is a clarion call with particular resonance for India given the barriers to women’s economic participation. Imagine the extraordinary economic tailwinds that can be generated for India if these barriers are dismantled and women have access to capital and technology and supportive public policy frameworks
Women representatives have played a critical role in redefining local priorities, but proper measures need to be adopted to address the existing chall
Mission LiFE has the potential to empower women in the informal e-waste management sector as it aims to adopt sustainable waste reduction measures
Women across the world have much less to spend and even lesser to save.
The quick succession of large-scale natural calamities has highlighted the shortcomings in our disaster management and rehabilitation strategies at the national and state levels. Quite often, women's role and potential in disaster management and disaster risk reduction is overlooked.
Despite being labelled as dependents, older women, especially from low-income households, contribute significantly through unpaid and paid work, witho
Online threats to women in India have increased since the pandemic, but a combination of law enforcement, industry cooperation, and strategic partners
Senate's recent decision to pass the 'National Commission on the Status of Women Bill, 2012' was a step forward for the women's rights movement in Pakistan.
Marginalised sections of the urban population, particularly women, are disproportionately affected by environmental degradation and extreme climate ch
Despite the lofty promises made by Taliban 2.0. as it returned to power, the situation of women has only worsened
While gender has been increasingly factored into international climate policy, progress in India has been slow.
Technology reflects the biases of its creators; if most are men, women’s needs will be left out of the design of tech innovation.
It is crucial that we do everything possible to get it right for women.
Following the Nirbhaya case of 2012 and the public outrage that it provoked, public safety for women has been increasingly deemed a political issue worthy of attention and concern, particularly in India’s cities. The government’s response has been to promote precautionary policies for women that, while may be well-meaning, tend to reinforce the prevalent social inclination to put the onus of their safety on women themselves, rather than addre
Improved mobility not only broadens women’s economic and social opportunities, but also plays an important role in curbing urban congestion and envi
The recent decision of the US Supreme Court with respect to the abortion rights of women has led critics to call for reconsideration
Vaccine hesitancy among women adds to the risks to economic recovery by prolonging the pandemic.
The work of the SHG members has not only helped in meeting the increased demand for medical provisions, but has also provided the members themselves w
The under-representation of women in STEM sectors puts them at a high risk of being displaced by technology.
Safer cities are a product of technology, policing, community participation, education, and planning and architectural design. In the policy frame, focus should be on inclusive development, participatory approaches, identity mainstreaming, and sustainable urban development to create a more equal and tolerant urban society.
Gender-based violence and curtailment of their rights have fuelled Sudanese women’s desire for resistance and change
