Abhishek Banerjee invited to UN program on women empowerment in Norway

1 week, 3 days ago

Dharmendra Pradhan inaugurates workshop to empower women leaders for Viksit Bharat

Union Minister for Education, Shri Dharmendra Pradhan, inaugurated a one-day workshop titled Women Leaders: Shaping Academic Excellence for VIKSIT Bharat @ 2047 in New Delhi, organised by the University Grants Commission. The event was graced by Dr Sukanta Majumdar, Union Minister of State for Education and Development of the North Eastern Region, along with several distinguished personalities, including Secretary of …

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3 weeks ago

Telangana: Congress to boost women's power in politics via ‘Shakti Abhiyan’

Deccan Chronicle

The Congress is planning to launch ‘Shakti Abhiyan’ in the country under which it wants to promote women's leadership from the grassroots level through the Indira Fellowship programme.Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi will personally supervise the programme.The first national convention of ‘Shakti Abhiyan’ will be held for three days in Adilabad beginning December 4. The participants will …

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1 month ago

Gender inclusivity mere words for Congress in polls

New Indian Express

KOCHI: In the euphoria of success, it is easy to forget one’s shortcomings. Speaking to TNIE on Saturday, immediately after UDF’s victory in two of the three by-elections in the state, Leader of the Opposition V D Satheesan praised the work put in by Congress youth leaders, including Shafi Parambil, P C Vishnunath, Roji M John, and Mathew Kuzhalnadan. KPCC …

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3 months, 2 weeks ago

How many opportunities to one woman, asks Thombre on considering MLC post for Chakankar

Hindustan Times

Pune: As state women commission chief Rupali Chakankar’s name is being considered by the Ajit Pawar-led Nationalist Congress Party for the legislative council, it has exposed division within the party. The party’s Pune leader Rupali Patil Thombre has raised a question: “How many opportunities will be given to one woman?” As state women commission chief Rupali Chakankar’s name is being …

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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Economic empowerment of women will lead to country's progress: President Droupadi Murmu

The Hindu

President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday said economic empowerment of women will lead to the country’s progress and development, and asked men to help women achieve their dreams by identifying their capabilities. It is working for social, financial, educational development and women should take advantage of it, become independent and contribute towards the development of the state and the country,” she …

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

In a first, three women enter ring for next PU student council president

Hindustan Times

For the first time in the history of Panjab University Campus Students Council elections, three of the nine candidates joining the fray for the prestigious president’s post are women. Forming 33.3% of the candidates, the three women candidates include Arpita Malik of the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad, which has fielded a female for the post for the first time. Women …

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4 months ago

Women’s economic empowerment as a means to alleviate poverty

Hindustan Times

India’s recent strides in poverty alleviation demonstrate the remarkable impact of inclusion and outcome-oriented policy and execution. According to the World Bank, if India increases its women labour force participation from the current 25% to 50%, it could bring India closer to an 8% Gross Domestic Product growth rate. To further support economic empowerment, the government’s lakhpati didis and Women …

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4 months ago

CM Revanth Reddy Extends Rakhi Greetings, Reaffirms Commitment to Women's Empowerment

Deccan Chronicle

Hyderabad: The Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has extended his greetings to all the women of the state on the occasion of Rakhi festival. The Chief Minister said that everyone should celebrate the festival of Rakhi, which is a symbol of sisterhood, with joy. Revanth Reddy in a statement said that the government is implementing innovative programs with the determination …

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4 months, 2 weeks ago

A budget boost for more women at work

New Indian Express

The Union Budget for 2024-25 has allocated more than Rs 3 lakh crore for schemes benefitting women and girls. The latest Periodic Labour Force Survey reported the participation rate of women in the workforce was at 35.9 percent in 2022-23, while that of men was 76 percent—a gap of over 40 percentage points. Though women’s participation has increased 13.9 percentage …

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5 months, 1 week ago

Women-friendly tourism gaining momentum in Kerala: Minister Mohamed Riyas

New Indian Express

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Catching up with the global trend, women-friendly tourism is gaining momentum in Kerala with government initiatives turning the entire state into a safe, clean and comfortable destination for women to travel solo or in groups, said Tourism Minister P A Mohamed Riyas. Flagging off an all-woman destination promotion campaign organised by Kerala Responsible Tourism Mission Society from the city, …

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6 months, 3 weeks ago

Businesswoman Halla Tomasdottir set to become Iceland’s next president

Al Jazeera

Tomasdottir wins 34.6 percent of the votes to become the Nordic country’s second female president. Halla Tomasdottir, a businesswoman and investor, has won Iceland’s presidential election, topping a crowded field of candidates in which the top three finishers were women, the country’s national broadcast service reports. Tomasdottir, 55, was elected to the largely ceremonial post with 34.3 percent of the …

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7 months, 2 weeks ago

Danam Seeks Women Support for Congress

Deccan Chronicle

Hyderabad: Congress candidate for the Secunderabad Lok Sabha constituency Danam Nagender urged women to support Congress in Lok Sabha elections which is implementing several women-centric welfare schemes since it came to power in the state in December 2023. All India Mahila Congress president Alka Lamba, Khairatabad incharge P. Vijaya Reddy, and the party's women leaders participated in sammelan which saw …

Women Congress Lok Sabha Scheme

9 months, 2 weeks ago

Gender equality as the plank of sustainable development

The Hindu

Conversations around gender equality and women’s empowerment continue to gain momentum. Time and again, studies have proven that gender equality and women’s empowerment are fundamental to achieving sustainable energy for all. Gender equality in energy access In many parts of the world, women bear primary responsibility for household energy management that includes cooking, heating, and lighting. Bridging the gender gap …

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9 months, 2 weeks ago

International Women's Day 2024: Promoting gender equality at workplace

Hindustan Times

Did you know that no country has achieved full gender parity and fewer than 1 percent of women and girls live in a country with high women’s empowerment and a small gender gap? Women empowerment, equal pay, gender gap, work-life balance, etc are some of the terms that we hear frequently. They achieve, on average, 72 percent of what men …

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9 months, 3 weeks ago

J&K administration focusing on women-led development, says Sinha

Hindustan Times

Lieutenant governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday said his administration is focusing on women-led development with unwavering dedication and determination to support gender parity and gender equity. Manoj Sinha {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} Sinha commended the endeavour of the commission to bring together women achievers to share their inspirational journey ahead of International Women’s Day on March 8. {{^usCountry}} {{/usCountry}} “Today, …

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10 months, 1 week ago

Nari Shakti Vandan NCERT module praises key schemes on women

Hindustan Times

The National Council of Educational Research and Training on Tuesday released a supplementary module for school students on women’s empowerment, highlighting initiatives taken by the government, including schemes like Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao, self-help groups, Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana, and the recent law that reserves 33% seats for women in the Lok Sabha and state legislative assemblies. It quotes …

India Empowerment Women Module Nari Shakti Vandan

1 year ago

Why Are We Not Asking Women What They Want? Political Gender Equality and Myth-Making

News 18

It is accepted wisdom that enhancing women’s agency or sense of control over their lives is a cornerstone of gender equality. Yet the everyday discussions about gender and more recently, women’s workforce participation in the Indian context, rely on a narrow vision of women’s agency, which sees only some outcomes as representative of gender equality. Political Gender Equality An important …

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1 year ago

Women’s political empowerment — more talk, less action

The Hindu

In any country, the political empowerment of women is generally possible with two routes — the first is to reserve seats for women in legislature by means of legislation and the second is to have provision for quotas for women candidates within political parties while nominating candidates. Assembly elections this year There is hardly any doubt that this is a …

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1 year, 1 month ago

Women’s reservation to be a fillip for equality in politics

Hindustan Times

In 1992, the 73rd and 74th Amendments to the Indian Constitution mandated one-third reservation of seats for women in Panchayati Raj institutions. Our study of women heads of Indian missions shows that while their numbers might be low overall, they occupy strategic postings that are of significant value to India’s goals and ambitions. If true structural change is underway, it …

India Policy Foreign Policy Women Representation Change Indian

1 year, 2 months ago

Why are women in ‘feminist paradise’ Iceland striking?

Al Jazeera

While Iceland is viewed as a great place to be a woman, many feel there is still room for improvement. Tens of thousands of Icelandic women, including the country’s female prime minister, are taking to the streets on Tuesday in a nationwide protest against gender inequality and sexual violence. Billed as the biggest women’s strike in decades, the walkout will …

Women Work Country Iceland

1 year, 3 months ago

Self-reliance key to gender equality, says Dr Kiran Bedi

Deccan Chronicle

HYDERABAD: It is crucial to become a self-reliant woman in all aspects of life and be aware to make conscious choices, said India’s first woman IPS officer Dr Kiran Bedi, former lieutenant governor of Puducherry, on Day 2 of the ‘Future Women Leaders Programme’ event held at the T-Hub. The first panel discussed ‘Women and leadership – challenges and the …

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1 year, 6 months ago

Free bus travel for women: Powerful mechanism for empowerment, say activists

The Hindu

Bengaluru The announcement of the much-awaited ‘Shakti’ — scheme for free travel for women — by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Friday evoked positive responses from citizen activists who say the scheme will be a powerful mechanism for the social and economic empowerment of women. Access to many rights The announcement was welcomed by various civic and public transport activists who …

Travel Women State Bus Buses Free Scheme

1 year, 8 months ago

Five countries that are safer for women

BBC

Five countries that are safer for women D3sign/Getty Images Despite the growing trend in solo travel, women still encounter challenges when they travel abroad alone. Jorg Greuel/Getty Images Solo female travellers will generally find a safe and secure environment across the United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates With the highest scores in the WPS within the Middle East and North …

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1 year, 9 months ago

UN official says status of women 'under siege'

China Daily

UN Women Executive Director Sima Bahous speaks during a Security Council meeting at the UN headquarters in New York, on Feb 22, 2023. UNITED NATIONS - The head of the United Nations entity dedicated to gender equality said on Tuesday that the status of women is "under siege," more than 20 years after the UN Security Council passed a milestone …

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1 year, 9 months ago

UN official says status of women 'under siege'

China Daily

UN Women Executive Director Sima Bahous speaks during a Security Council meeting at the UN headquarters in New York, on Feb 22, 2023. UNITED NATIONS - The head of the United Nations entity dedicated to gender equality said on Tuesday that the status of women is "under siege," more than 20 years after the UN Security Council passed a milestone …

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1 year, 11 months ago

Ahead of Priyanka Gandhi's visit, assembly polls, Karnataka Congress plans exclusive manifesto for women

India Today

Ahead of the assembly elections this year and Priyanka Gandhi’s visit to Karnataka on January 16, the state Congress has planned a manifesto and convention exclusively for women. Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee chief DK Shivakumar earlier launched an email ID and mobile numbers requesting ladies to share their demands to be included in the women’s manifesto. Also, ahead of Priyanka …

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2 years, 1 month ago

South Korea’s President Moves Forward With Pledge to Abolish Gender Ministry

The Diplomat

When U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris visited Seoul last September, she had a meeting with “Korean groundbreaking women” leaders to highlight the importance of gender equality and women’s empowerment. U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen also had a meeting with women entrepreneurs in Seoul in July and discussed strengthening women’s leadership and inclusive labor markets in the Korean economy. The U.S. …

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2 years, 4 months ago

Need to give women dignified atmosphere at work: Bhupender Yadav

Firstpost

The Union Environment Minister has advised against creating “roadblocks” for women in the name of societal values New Delhi: Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav on Sunday said women should be provided equal opportunities and a “dignified atmosphere” at work for their empowerment. He also advised against creating “roadblocks” for women in the name of societal values. “Empowerment means equal opportunities …

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2 years, 5 months ago

NIOS, UN Women holds review meeting to discuss collaboration

Hindustan Times

United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women and National Institute of Open Schooling on July 14 held a review meeting to discuss SCE -NIOS collaboration & scaling up good practices. NIOS, UN Women holds review meeting to discuss collaboration Under the chairmanship of Prof. Saroj Sharma, Chairperson, NIOS, the meeting was attended by Kanta Singh, Suhela …

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2 years, 9 months ago

TRS tries to impress women on International Women\'s Day in Adilabad

Deccan Chronicle

ADILABAD: International Women's Day came in handy for leaders of Telangana Rashtra Samiti to popularise the party among women by highlighting various welfare schemes being implemented for them by the state government. During the three-day celebrations to mark International Women’s Day, TRS ministers, MPs, MLAs and ZP chairpersons highlighted welfare schemes, such as Kalyana Lakshmi, Shaadi Mubarak, KCR Kits, Aasara …

Women Trs Women Beneficiaries

2 years, 9 months ago

MP ahead in implementing pro-women schemes, says CM Shivraj

Hindustan Times

Madhya Pradesh has created history in the field of women empowerment under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said on the occasion of International Women's Day. Madhya Pradesh chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan and BJP president JP Nadda during the International Women's Day event in Dewas on Tuesday The Madhya Pradesh government on Tuesday …

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2 years, 9 months ago

Gender equality and women's empowerment today for a sustainable tomorrow

China Daily

LI MIN/CHINA DAILY As the world continues to battle and recover from the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, and governments look to institute policies to build back better and greener, we are at the same time affected by another global crisis – climate change – and the impact it has on women's health, rights and equality. Climate-related emergencies also cause major disruptions …

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3 years ago

Application Invites For The Post Of Consultant - District Coordinator (Gajapati) – Second Chance Education Programme (Open To Indian Nationals Only), UNDP

Live Law

United Nations Development Programme invites application on behalf of The United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women for the post of Consultant for Gajapati, Odisha, location. Name of the Post: Consultant Essential Qualification and Experience • Master's degree in social sciences, women's rights, international studies, gender and development, law, or any other related discipline. • 3 …

3 years, 6 months ago

Political equality for Iranian women remains a distant dream with an ultraconservative poised to become president

Firstpost

Ebrahim Raisi, who heads Iran’s judiciary, is the clear favourite from an all-male field of seven candidates to replace President Hassan Rouhani, a moderate elected on promises of social and cultural reform. Iranian women’s poor political representation could be set to worsen under an ultraconservative poised to win next week’s presidential election. Only two women — Massoumeh Ebtekar, vice president …

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3 years, 8 months ago

India contributes $300,000 to UN body for gender equality and women empowerment

Hindustan Times

India has contributed USD 300,000 to the United Nations agency for gender equality and women empowerment, a contribution lauded by the UN entity. The UN Women Multi-Country Office located in Delhi would support Gender Park to develop it into a South Asia hub for gender related activities. India made a contribution to UN Women, the world organisation’s entity for gender …

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3 years, 10 months ago

The Future is Female: Norway's Wealth Fund Wants More Women on Boards

News 18

Norway’s $1.3 trillion sovereign wealth fund, the world’s largest, wants the companies it invests in globally to boost the number of women on their boards and to consider setting targets if fewer than 30% of their directors are female, top fund officials told Reuters. “What we want to see is better representation of women on the boards,” added Carine Smith …

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4 years ago

How Musahar Women from Bihar Are Taking Their First Step Towards Financial Independence

News 18

Eighteen-year-old Santoli Kumari is the first woman from Makhdumpur in Bihar’s Jehanabad district to top the 12th board examinations. While for men, the reason is limited financial dearth, for women, the battles are many — considered to be the ‘inferior’ gender whilst also belonging to the ‘shunned’ caste. You need money to have a seat at the table,” says Surabhi …

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4 years, 1 month ago

Libya’s women face many dangers for speaking out – they need protection so they can help rebuild their country

The Independent

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4 years, 3 months ago

More Women Need to Enter Politics to Ensure Effective Control over Govt Machinery - News18

News 18

As far as abilities go, women have shown their prowess time and again. The importance of women’s participation in politics arises from the fact that ‘politics’ confers an authority to exercise power, to form policies, make decisions and ensure an effective control over government machinery. The Andhra Pradesh government, under the leadership of Reddy, has appointed Pamula Pushpa Srivani as …

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4 years, 3 months ago

Why women leaders like Kamala Harris and Chrystia Freeland are so important right now

The Independent

Sign up for the Independent Women email for the latest news, opinion and features Get the Independent Women email for free Get the Independent Women email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. In the United States, Senator Kamala Harris, former California attorney general, was nominated on 11 August …

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Abhishek Banerjee invited to UN program on women empowerment in Norway

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