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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Over 98% of Indian Schools Have Separate Toilet Facilities for Girls: Centre

Over 97.5% of schools in India provide separate toilet facilities for girl students, according to a Centre affidavit filed with the Supreme Court. The Centre has informed the court that 16 lakh toilets for boys and 17.5 lakh toilets for girls have been constructed in more than 10 lakh government schools and 2.5 lakh toilets for boys and 2.9 lakh …

Health Education Social Issues Gender Issues New Delhi

1 month, 3 weeks ago

Civil Society Champions: Unveiling the Role of Civil Society in Combating Domestic Violence in Kazakhstan

China Daily

The UN discussed the fight against domestic violence in Kazakhstan at a meeting in New York. Representatives of UN agencies, member states, expert groups and the Kazakh diaspora participated in the event, which focused on practical strategies to advance civil initiatives and eradicate violence against women and children.

Law Crime Gender Issues Social Activism

1 month, 4 weeks ago

Police Arrests Two in Gangrape of Minor Girl in Odisha

New Indian Express

Two individuals have been arrested for their alleged involvement in a gangrape case involving a minor girl in Odisha. The case was initially registered under section 137 of BNS but has now been converted to section 70 of BNS. The accused, Harihar Pani (30) and Sibadutta Bagh (29), were arrested on Wednesday and sent for medical examination. A fact-finding committee …

Law Crime Violence Gender Issues Sambalpur

2 months ago

Tourists Brutally Assault Tamil Nadu Security Guard Over Parking Dispute

News 18

A group of tourists attacked a security guard over a parking issue in Mamallapuram, Tamil Nadu. The guard was attacked by two men and two women after he denied them permission to park in a no-parking area. The tourists — two women and two men — alighted from their vehicle and proceeded to assault Ezhumalai. A video shows one woman …

Law Crime Violence Gender Issues

8 months, 1 week ago

Elections reveal a growing gender divide across South Korea

NPR

Elections reveal a growing gender divide across South Korea Enlarge this image toggle caption Chung Sung-Jun/Getty Images Chung Sung-Jun/Getty Images SEOUL, South Korea – When South Koreans elect a new parliament this week, the outcome will shape the next four years of the country's politics. Sponsor Message In recent major elections, young South Korean men and women have consistently shown …

Women Gender Issues Gender Equality Men South Korea South Think

8 months, 2 weeks ago

Children must not be rushed to change gender, report warns

The Telegraph

Children who believe they are transgender may actually have mental health issues, a landmark report is set to find this week. It comes amid concern that children are being allowed to change gender in school without their parents’ knowledge or consent, and after the routine prescription of puberty blockers was banned by NHS England. “We’ve also said there’s more to …

Children Change Gender Report Trans Nhs Issues

1 year, 2 months ago

NHRC Issues Advisory For Ensuring Welfare & Promoting Inclusivity Of Transgender Persons

Live Law

The National Human Rights Commission has issued an ‘advisory’ to the Central and State governments and administrations of Union Territories to ensure the welfare of transgender persons. The advisory mainly highlights six key areas for action by the Centre, States and UT administrations to ensure transgender persons get access to education, healthcare, employment, inclusivity, welfare, and grievance redressal. • Establish …

Sex Gender Transgender State Commission Transgender Person Advisory

2 years ago

Feminists are protesting against the wave of anti-feminism that's swept South Korea

NPR

Feminists are protesting against the wave of anti-feminism that's swept South Korea Enlarge this image toggle caption Jung Yeon-Je/AFP via Getty Images Jung Yeon-Je/AFP via Getty Images Feminists in South Korea are planning to conduct nationwide protests against gender-based violence this weekend, the first to occur simultaneously in several major cities since the pandemic. What it's like to be a …

Women Gender Issues Gender Gender Equality Men South Korea Young

2 years, 3 months ago

At G20, India should lead the way on gender equity

Hindustan Times

Over the past few years, G20 has been paying close attention to gender equality. Thus, India, during its G20 presidency — from December 1, 2022, to November 30, 2023 — must leverage its position to lead the way on gender equality and encourage tangible actions to boost women’s strategic position. But its members have averaged a mere 59% compliance with …

India Women Gender Issues Gender Gender Equality G20 Commitments

2 years, 9 months ago

Can't Segregate Armed Forces On Caste Basis : Supreme Court On Plea For SC/ST Reservation In NDA

Live Law

The Supreme Court on Tuesday expressed disinclination to deal with a plea seeking reservation for Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe, and Other Backward Classes in the National Defence Academy.A bench comprising Justice Sanjay Kishan Kaul and Justice MM Sundersh said that it was dealing with the issue of women induction in NDA and clarified that it was not going to deal …

Justice Women Gender Issues Court Caste Centre Deal

2 years, 10 months ago

Divisive gender politics fester as South Korea's presidential race heats up

ABC

As South Korea enters a bitter presidential race, Hong Hee-jin is one of many young women who feel that the country's politics has become dominated by discrimination against women, even outright misogyny. Key points: Divisive gender politics have grown in South Korea in recent years The top conservative election candidate has vowed to abolish the Ministry of Gender Equality and …

Gender Issues Gender Gender Equality North Korea South Korea South Yoon

4 years, 1 month ago

Personal experiences, helplessness spurred us to fight for judicial reforms, say petitioners ahead of SC verdict on sexual assault cases

Firstpost

The women who triggered the change feel there’s still a long way to go in building a justice system which is intimidating for the abuser, and not daunting for the victim. So, when a person is found guilty and then compensation is awarded that is completely different from taking money from the person at the beginning of the trial, which …

India Justice Women Judiciary Sexual Assault Gender Issues Court

6 years, 7 months ago

Maneka Gandhi Announces Study on Prevalence of Male Child Sexual Abuse

Hindustan Times

Maneka Gandhi, the Minister for Women and Child Development, has responded to an online petition demanding a study on male child sexual abuse. In response, she has extended an invitation to conduct the first-ever study on prevalence of male CSA. The study will be conducted by the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) with the aim of understanding …

Law Crime Children Gender Issues New Delhi

6 years, 8 months ago

Unbearable Horror: Kathua Raped and Murdered Child Sparks Outrage and Protests

Op India

The Jammu and Kashmir police have filed the charge sheet on the Kathua rape and murder case. The crime happened in January, but the case had escaped major media attention till now. The victim, an eight-year-old girl from the nomadic Bakherwal tribe was kidnapped and was reported missing from 10th January near the Rasana village. Her body was found a …

Law Crime Violence Gender Issues Jammu

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