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women rights
January 27, 2023
SUPPORTED BY TATA STEEL FOUNDATION
Photo essay: The life and times of India’s tribal women leaders
From empowering women and ensuring education for young girls, to fighting for the rights of their people, here’s a look at the lives of women leaders from four different tribal communities in India.
by
Shreya Adhikari
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4 min read
January 17, 2023
Why villagers won’t pay pashu sakhis
Women trained as pashu sakhis provide veterinary services to livestock in their villages but their relationships with the community come in the way of them getting paid.
by
Rohin Manuel Anil
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2 min read
January 17, 2023
The social sector needs more women in leadership roles
A recent study outlines the barriers that deter women from advancing to leadership roles in the social sector and how they can be overcome.
by
Halima Ansari
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5 min read
December 7, 2022
Two-finger test ban: The SC’s judgement is lacking
In addition to the ban on the two-finger test, Indian courts must address other issues of gender stereotyping in rape trials.
by
Alena Kahle
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Ayushi Sharma
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4 min read
November 29, 2022
What does the working-age Indian woman want, and why?
A study by FSG sheds light on women’s attitudes and preferences towards employment, and the role that the family and the society play in women’s labour force participation.
by
Vikram Jain
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5 min read
November 10, 2022
Identity crisis: Is Jan Aadhaar a barrier to women’s education?
by
Farzana
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Neelam
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2 min read
November 3, 2022
Remembering Ela Bhatt, visionary and founder of SEWA
Ela Bhatt, founder of SEWA and women's rights activist, has passed away. Her legacy as a pioneer of the women's movement in India lives on.
by
Mirai Chatterjee
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4 min read
October 19, 2022
India needs more robust policies for elderly women with disabilities
The lack of institutional care, ineffective policies, and certain social norms put elderly women with disabilities at greater risk of elder abuse and neglect.
by
BehanBox
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Shreya Raman
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13 min read
October 18, 2022
Rolling with the punches: Women beedi rollers have no other option
by
Devashree Somani
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2 min read
June 28, 2022
“What will women do with land?”
by
Nisar Begum
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2 min read
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