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Gender

Examining the causes and consequences of gender inequality in India, and the role of governments and civil society in empowering people of all genders.

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December 17, 2021
A crisis is an opportunity to recognise women’s leadership
Prema Gopalan of SSP talks about the role of agriculture in building sustainable livelihoods and the need to build an ecosystem for women to take charge.
by Debojit Dutta, Smarinita Shetty | 9 min read
A girl in a red tshirt with a mic speaking to an audience. There's a white board in the background. Lusi Sharma trains and conducts workshops on gender equality
December 3, 2021
A young cricketer helps her community rethink gender equality
A day in the life of a 17-year-old-girl who is just as passionate about playing cricket as she is about working towards gender equality in society.
by Lusi Sharma | 6 min read
the back of a women holding an empty waste basket against the backdrop of an empty street lined with brick buildings-manual scavengers
August 25, 2021
Advancing the rights of women manual scavengers
Women engaged in manual scavenging continue to face systemic discrimination and are denied access to alternative livelihoods. Concerted efforts must be taken to rehabilitate them.
by Sharanya Menon | 5 min read
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August 20, 2021
Gujarat’s organic farming schemes exclude women farmers
While governments urge farmers across the country to take up organic farming, gender-agnostic policies discourage women farmers.
by Meenakshi Kapoor | 13 min read
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August 18, 2021
Rural women’s mental health must be prioritised
Loss of livelihood, food insecurity, and more household work, all due to COVID-19, have created a mental health crisis among rural women. It can no longer be ignored.
by Kaliat Ammu Sanyal | 7 min read
two masked women standing; the woman to the right has a baby in her arms-
August 11, 2021
Gender bias, unemployment, and COVID-19
Women from low-income households are bearing an unfair burden of the socio-economic impact of COVID-19. What are some policy interventions that can support a gender-inclusive employment recovery?
by Swetha Totapally, Vineet Bhandari | 5 min read
three women looking at a smartphone and smiling-
August 10, 2021
When women are celebrated, things change
Chetna Gala Sinha of Mann Deshi talks about why we urgently need an ecosystem that provides access to capital, resources, and support for women micro-entrepreneurs.
by Sharanya Menon, Smarinita Shetty | 8 min read
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July 30, 2021
Muslim women in India’s workforce: Where are they?
Indian Muslim women are practically invisible in leadership positions and boardrooms across the country. What needs to change to ensure they get a seat at the table?
by Deepanjali Lahiri, Dr Ruha Shadab | 4 min read
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July 29, 2021
Gender inequality: What really needs to change?
Policies and programmes must change restrictive gender norms in order to meaningfully impact the lives of women and girls.
by Anna Rego, Shagun Sabarwal | 6 min read
Woman getting vaccinated_©Gates Archive_Saumya Khandelwal
July 20, 2021
Gender inequities prevail in India’s vaccination drive
Fewer women are getting the COVID-19 vaccine compared to men. Here are some steps to make the vaccine rollout strategy gender-sensitive.
by Steven Walker, Soumya Kapoor Mehta | 5 min read
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