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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.

woman in saree cutting up a pink cloth-women entrepreneurs
May 18, 2023
Helping women entrepreneurs access finance: What it takes
Managing risks, enabling capacity building, and improving access to markets can help women entrepreneurs grow their businesses.
by Derrek Xavier | 6 min read
four women standing with solar panels in their hand_women and climate change
May 16, 2023
Women can accelerate climate action
While women are already playing a crucial role in adapting to the devastating effects of climate change, they also have the potential to drive mitigation efforts.
by Halima Ansari, Smarinita Shetty | 9 min read
Women in a group_employment of burn survivors
April 27, 2023
How to ensure inclusive employment for burn survivors
Survivors of acid attack and self-inflicted burns require rehabilitation programmes that focus on social reintegration and support as they navigate the world of jobs.
by Debojit Dutta, Halima Ansari | 5 min read
A woman looming silk_muslim women
April 21, 2023
Muslim women workers in India: What the data doesn’t tell us
The pandemic made it easier for middle- and upper-class Muslim women to find jobs, but lower-income households struggled. Migrant workers from the community also remained invisible.
by Debojit Dutta, Jasmine Bal | 6 min read
a woman farmer walking along a rive-land rights
April 20, 2023
Women’s land rights in India: What’s missing from our land laws?
An analysis of India's land laws reveals the gaps that must be addressed in order to ensure women's land rights.
by Centre for Social Justice | 8 min read
Feature image for season 5 of On the contrary by IDR_agriculture
April 19, 2023
What if women in India stopped farming?
Farmers' rights activist, Kavitha Kuruganti, and independent consultant and adviser on emerging markets and agriculture, Ireena Vittal, discuss the crucial but invisible role women farmers play in Indian agriculture.
16 min read
women farmers harvesting crop
April 18, 2023
What will it take to reduce women’s drudgery in agriculture?
From sowing to sorting, manual labour by women is widespread in agriculture in India. Mechanisation and investment in R&D can solve this challenge.
by Marisha | 3 min read
A woman standing in a metro beside a poster saying '51 percent of work done by women is unpaid'_female labour force participation
March 21, 2023
What’s going on with India’s female labour force participation?
Why India's female labour force participation rate remains low compared to global levels, and what needs to be done to change it.
by Shruti Deora | 5 min read
A BC sakhi speaking with two other women_financial inclusion
March 16, 2023
How banks can enable women’s financial inclusion
Despite availing schemes such as the PMJDY, women from low-income households are hesitant to save formally with banks. What can help their outlook change?
by Kalpana Ajayan | 5 min read
a woman putting corn into a can--women in india's manufacturing sector
March 8, 2023
How many women does India’s manufacturing sector employ?
Millions of women work in factories across India, but the share of their employment has not changed in two decades and the majority are employed in just four southern states.
by CEDA, Dhruvika Dhamija | 19 min read
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