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Misogyny: What Razzaq Said About Aishwarya Speaks Volumes

Another day, another misogynist comment. Yes, it appears as if the season of misogyny is fully underway in India. Indian…

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Street Protests Down But Women’s Activism In Iran Continues

Large-scale protests that erupted in 2022 across Iran, centering on women’s rights, captured the world’s attention. Iranians peacefully protested in…

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Why Women’s Peace Activism In World War I Matters Now

In 1917, soon after winning reelection on the campaign slogan “He kept us out of war,” President Woodrow Wilson called…

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Renewable Energy: Rooftop Solar In Bihar

An inverter bulb, capable of providing light for up to three to four hours during a power outage, stands out…

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Outrage Over Nitish Kumar’s Sexist, Misogynist Remarks In Assembly

On Wednesday, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) insisted that Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar must hand in his resignation over…

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Nearly 493,000 Women, Girls Impacted In Gaza: UN Women

Nearly 493,000 women and girls have already been displaced from their homes in Gaza, following the ongoing conflict there. This…

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Goldin’s Nobel Win Is A Victory For Women In Economics

Economic history has long been chronicled through a male lens, emphasizing the contributions of men and their viewpoints. For proof,…

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Young Women And The Chase For An Instagram Beauty Ideal

Young women are bombarded with Instagram images that can define beauty and how they see themselves. While empowering for some,…

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Narges: A Voice For Women For Two Decades

“Woman, Life, Freedom,” the slogan adopted by Iranians to protest the unjust death of Mahsa Amini in 2022, is, according…

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Online Abuse & How It Could Drive Women Out Of Political Life

It is becoming increasingly evident that life in modern politics is presenting women with a stark choice – endure almost…

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Sewing Their Way To Sustainable Menstruation

Almost like in an advertisement for a sanitary napkin company, Chandramani Devi of Bihar’s Sitamarhi district said she felt ‘liberated’…

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The Violence In Manipur Casts A Long Shadow ….On 2024

As the 2024 general elections approach, large sections of Indian women are secretly nursing a grouse against the leader of…

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Here’s Why Women’s Pain Is Often Not Believed

When you go to the doctor, you expect they’ll listen to your concerns and help fix whatever problem you may…

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“When Will RSS Have A Dalit Or A Woman As The Sarsanghchalak?”

On Wednesday, Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge engaged in a war of words with BJP national General Secretary B L Santhosh…

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Transformative Justice For Dalits, Women Key For A Just Transition

At its Global Just Transition Dialogue earlier this year, the International Forum for Environment, Sustainability & Technology (iFOREST), a think-tank,…

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Is Use Of Cuss Words To Blame For Violence Against Women?

Growing up, I would dread train rides, especially the part where I would have to visit the train loo. Apart…

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The Taliban’s War On Women In Afghanistan

The second anniversary of the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan is fast approaching. Since then, Afghan women have been denied the…

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‘Barbie’ And The Many Messy Contradictions Of Motherhood

The wildly popular “Barbie” movie has been touted for its celebration – and critique – of femininity. As a mother…

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Women’s Resistance & Rebellion: What Greek Mythology Teaches Us

After some hard-fought victories, women’s rights are threatened again in many parts of the world. In the United States, the…

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Taliban Restrictions May Amount To Femicide, Warn UN Experts

Source: AP, PTI Taliban restrictions on Afghan women and girls may amount to femicide if they are not reversed, a…

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UN Condemns Taliban’s Ban On Women From Working For UN Af

Source: PTI The UN Security Council has unanimously condemned the decision by the Taliban to ban Afghan women from working…

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Women Lead The Way To More Public Toilets In Odisha

Source: DW Bedamati Mirdha of Nildungri village in Sambalpur, India, has been at the forefront of encouraging people in adjoining…

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India Population Growth: Do Not Target Women, Say Experts

Source: PTI As India became the world’s most populous country, experts said women should not be blamed for the country’s…

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UN Says Taliban Have Barred Its Female Afghan Staffers From Working

Source: PTI Female Afghan employees of the United Nations have been banned by the ruling Taliban from working in the…

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Beyond Patriarchy: Matrilineal Societies Exist Around The World

Thirty years ago, I travelled to Lijiang, an ancient city in the northwest of China’s Yunnan province in the foothills…

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