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    A woman in a yellow and orange saree speaks into a microphone during a community meeting attended by a group of women seated in front of her. Two other women, dressed in white and green, are seated beside her on plastic chairs. The gathering is taking place in an outdoor public space with a stone backdrop and a banner in Marathi_domestic violence
    July 23, 2025
    How India’s domestic violence act can deliver justice
    Despite its survivor-centric design, the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act (PWDVA) often fails in practice. Here’s how it can become more accessible.
    by Nikhat Shaikh, Reshma Bhagwan Jagtap | 7 min read
    Girls presenting project during classroom session_career guidance
    July 9, 2025
    “What do you want to be when you grow up?”
    To support youth development, nonprofits and governments must advocate for early and inclusive career guidance interventions, making space for creative and sustainable solutions.
    by Neha Parti, Ajaa S | 7 min read
    A group of women at a workplace sitting on a table and discussing_gender and inequality
    May 14, 2025
    ‘Women’s work’: Unpacking gender bias and inequality in nonprofits 
    Gender-based disparities and biases often manifest in work culture. Creating spaces for dialogue can provide support and drive more equitable practices.
    by Parijat Ghosh | 7 min read
    a young woman sitting on a hospital bed with a baby-midwives
    April 16, 2025
    Midwives: The missing link to improved maternal healthcare  
    A government programme aims to build the cadre of professional midwives to reduce India’s maternal mortality rate and mitigate pregnancy complications. Here’s what it needs to succeed.  
    by Anoushaka Chandrashekar | 6 min read
    domestic workers at a protest
    April 10, 2025
    Women domestic workers fight sexual harassment
    Women domestic workers in NCR are demanding safer workspaces, calling on both their employers and the government to act. Here’s how they’re turning agency into action.
    by Piyush Poddar, Samiksha Jha | 8 min read
    Teams playing outdoor cricket match_cricket tournament
    March 13, 2025
    How a mixed-gender tournament is changing the game
    by Neha Sangulle, Tejram | 2 min read
    the back of a man's head in a busy road, looking at a mosque in the distance-transgender
    December 12, 2024
    Transgender communities struggle to rent houses and offices
    by Kamal Sharma, Mayuri | 3 min read
    a group of women sitting on the ground being surveyed-enumerator
    November 21, 2024
    Does the gender of the enumerator impact data collection?
    Female enumerators lead in gender-sensitive surveys and efficiency, underlining the importance of gender diversity in data collection teams.
    by Priavi Joshi, Isha Fuletra | 7 min read
    a collage of women with dialogue boxes_gender inclusive language
    October 25, 2024
    The language of change
    Inclusive communication can transform gender attitudes and foster social justice. The development sector can be a frontrunner in this change.
    by Shreya Krishnan | 8 min read
    Girls performing football training drills
    August 29, 2024
    A challenging game: Girls in Kolkata juggle housework and football
    by Ayesha Parveen | 2 min read
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