How The Taliban’s New Law ‘Erases’ Women
Since returning to power three years ago, the Taliban have been enforcing oppressive laws that…
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Even The UN Is Struggling To Meet Its Gender Parity Goals
The UN’s leadership still lacks gender balance, with only a fraction of member states appointing…
Women Leading The Green Charge
Inspiring women are driving sustainable solutions and empowering communities, showcasing their potential to shape a…
Women Film Workers Fight Back Against Sexual Harassment
It seems art imitates life in the Malayalam film industry. The award-winning film Aattam tells…
Media Attacks On Kamala Harris Tend To Follow A Bleak Pattern
Scrutiny of Kamala Harris highlights persistent themes of sexism, racism and conspiracy theories, echoing attacks…
In Year Of Elections, Can Women’s Rights Drive Change?
After decades of progress, women’s rights are being rolled back by right-wing populist political parties…
Identity And Disordered Eating Among Women In India
“Look how thin she is, she is so weak (bahut kamzor, bahut patli hai), she…
More Women In Climate Talks Helps Everyone
Historically cut out from climate leadership, calls for more women at the table stands to…
India’s Intimate Partner Violence Demands An All-In Response
India is behind in handling intimate partner violence. Getting on top of the problem requires…
“Don’t Play With Self-Respect & Dignity Of The Women Of Bengal”
On Monday, May 13, West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee asked Prime Minister Narendra Modi…
More Health Scare Than Healthcare For Women
From historical myths to modern femtech apps, the focus of medical products aimed at women…
Cashing In On Women’s Health, Unscrupulously
Women’s health has been sidelined for centuries. But now that women are finally being heard,…
What Happens When Femvertising Backfires
The rise of femvertising — using feminist ideals in advertising to promote products — has…
Just 8% Of Women Candidates In First 2 Phases Of Lok Sabha Polls
In the first two phases of the Lok Sabha polls, women constituted only eight per…
Women, Heat And Informal Housing
A steady rise in temperatures in Telangana is causing heat stress to women in urban…
UN Women Says 10k Palestinian Women Killed In Gaza Conflict
Six months into the war, 10,000 Palestinian women in Gaza have been killed, among them…
Why Elderly Women Are Better Off Living With Their Daughters
Asia faces a unique demographic crisis. By 2050, the continent will have over a billion…
Unplanned Coal Mine Closures Hit Dependents, Especially Women
The closure of ten mines in Bijuri and Kotma municipalities of Anuppur, Madhya Pradesh, has…
A Long Road Ahead For True Gender Equality
Economic empowerment, targeted legislation and cultural shifts are required to create gender-just societies and restore…
Abused, Abandoned, Neglected: The Plight Of India’s Older Women
Restoring dignity in women’s labour can give older women the care and respect they deserve…
A Look At Gender In Initiatives Around Forest Landscape Restoration
A successful restoration initiative critically rests on the participation of those whose lives depend on…
‘BJP Hatao, Beti Bachao’: Cong On International Women’s Day
On Friday, March 8 — the International Women’s Day — the Congress attacked the Modi…
How Self-Help Groups Can Empower Women
Financial inclusion ensures equal access to financial services so women can mobilise their savings, obtain…
Gaslighting Doctors Make It Harder For Women With Long COVID
For middle-aged women, long COVID is a difficult enough condition to endure as it is…
How Covid-19 Lockdowns Impacted Menstrual Health In India
Limited access to period products during India’s COVID lockdowns highlighted how far public health initiatives…