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December 02, 2020

The problem with conditional cash transfers

Do policies that rely on women to improve social indicators empower them?
by Vedika Inamdar | 5 min read
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November 24, 2020

The rise of gender lens investing in Asia

The definition as well as scale of gender lens investing has expanded significantly. However, we still have a long way to go.
by India Development Review | 5 min read
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November 12, 2020

No room for consent

The politics of 'love jihad' has deep roots in our patriarchal society. Individual agency needs a voice, now more than ever.
by Shireen Jejeebhoy | 6 min read
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October 15, 2020

Who holds power in organisations?

Coming out of the pandemic, we need to rethink the relationship between gender and power.
by Nisha Dhawan | 5 min read
Anganwadi workers convey their unity among themselves and for their fight for rights-resilient movements
September 15, 2020

Making movements resilient

Lessons on security from women grassroots defenders.
by Amani Ponnaganti | 5 min read
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September 08, 2020

Should India raise the minimum age of marriage?

Evidence suggests that there are more effective ways to empower women.
by Shireen Jejeebhoy | 4 min read
Khataben in the field at a registration drive
September 07, 2020

Meet the sisters of Bhuj

A day in the life of a paralegal, who has been changing patriarchal gender norms across 200 villages in Kutch for the last two decades.
by Khataben Sameja | 7 min read
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August 20, 2020

Funds are recognising their biases against women

Despite its massive growth, the gender lens investing market has not yet tapped its potential.
by Ahmed Aslam, Raya Papp | 5 min read
A painting of a pregnant woman in an Indian school classroom
July 17, 2020

We need to rethink maternity benefits

While pregnant women and lactating mothers are entitled to maternity benefits under the Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY), there is much to be done to strengthen the scheme and make it more effective.
by Mayurdhar Devolla | 4 min read
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July 13, 2020

A day in the life of: An Adivasi leader

A survivor of domestic violence herself, an Adivasi woman from rural Rajasthan is helping other women who face violence seek justice, along with helping them access entitlements.
by Kokila Devi | 6 min read
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