Gender Equality

Maternal mortality rate has more than halved in two decades

Sudha Murty's bicycle analogy for gender equality: 'men & women are equal but...'

Sudha Murty praised women for their linguistic abilities, managerial skills, and their inherent capacity for compassion and nurturing.

DGCA issues circular on gender equality to raise share of women workforce to 25% by 2025

The stakeholders are advised to promote "enhanced representation" of women in the aviation workforce, introduce leadership and mentorship programmes for women in the organisation, address the issue of stereotypes and gender bias and promote a better work-life balance for women employees, an official source said on Wednesday

Pregnant woman preps 30 meals for husband before going to give birth, internet furious

The pregnant woman’s planning and care, which saw her freezing 30 days of meals, was met with mixed reactions.

Breaking the energy barrier: How women leaders are powering the sector

Despite making up about 39% of the global labor force, women account for just 16% of the energy sector workforce, according to International Energy Agency.

Paris 2024 Olympic will usher in a ‘new era’, says IOC. Here’s what will change

The Olympic and Paralympic Games Paris 2024 are the first to be planned and delivered fully in line with the reforms of the Olympic Agenda 2020 and Olympic Agenda 2020+5 from start to finish

Gender Equality: A must for India's development

India has made commendable strides in securing and empowering its women through various schemes and policies. Yet, it falls into the category of countries classified as low in empowerment on the twin indices for women empowerment and global gender parity

Women remain a minority in fund management; industry apathetic

With just seven percent of its portfolio managers being female, India ranks 19th among the 24 financial destinations analysed for presence of women in fund management.

Reservation for women in legislative bodies is a vital step for achieving gender equality

Greater representation of women in legislative roles can facilitate improved access to education, employment, entrepreneurship and financial resources, while also serving as a source of inspiration for women to pursue careers, manage their finances and actively participate in economic endeavours

Women's Equality Day: History, significance and celebration

Women's Equality Day is celebrated on August 26 each year.

Independence Day 2023 | You’ve come a long way, bhabhi

Toon character Savita Bhabhi, who thrives in her porn pursuits despite censorship, perhaps is the face of a neoliberal post-modern India caught between its traditional past and western examples of liberty.

Mallika Sarabhai: ‘There won’t be any gender or caste discrimination in Kalamandalam’

Kerala Kalamandalam’s new chancellor, the Ahmedabad-based classical dancer-activist, will bring her years of experience of running Darpana Academy of Performing Arts to Thrissur’s nearly-century-old arts institution, and has already instituted gender-equal changes on the campus.

Steps towards gender equality taken in 2022 lowest since start of the century: World Bank

At the current pace, it will take at least 50 years to close the legal gender gap when it comes to economic participation, shows data.

This town will change its name for a year. Here's why

Pantin in France is set to become Pantine. But the move is largely symbolic as there will be no changes to road signs on the outskirts of town, or in the municipality's official communications.

BCCI's pay parity: Players spell out what it means to women's cricket

As women's cricket prepares for a glitzy IPL next year, the pay hike to lock the same numbers as the male cricketers could reignite the passion among the girls, and help discover raw talents.

ICC to promote gender equality in tie-up with UNICEF

The partnership will be activated in the upcoming T20 World Cup in Australia where all 16 nations will hold 'Cricket 4 Good Coaching Clinics' with up to 40 school children taking part in each one.

New South Korea government seeks to abolish gender equality ministry

South Korea’s new conservative government said Thursday it will push to abolish a ministry on gender equality and create a new agency tasked with broader responsibilities, one of President Yoon Suk Yeol’s contentious campaign promises that roiled March’s hotly contested election.

Flashes of bold UN talk on feminism, masculinity, patriarchy

Gender equality, as one of the United Nations’ primary goals, has long been a safe talking point for world leaders, and there were many brief and polite mentions of progress made toward female empowerment

Gender equality crucial parameter of unity: PM Narendra Modi

Speaking on the significance of a united nation, Modi said India has much to teach the world on the concept of unity which begins with the family structure.

47% women benefited under AB-PMJAY compared to nearly 53% men; gender gap went up during COVID-19

A new study has found that the gender gap increased significantly during the COVID-19 waves, with a drastic fall in the utilisation of obstetrics and gynecology services. Researchers noted steps need to be taken to ensure efficient delivery of essential services even during adverse events.

Prolonged school closures due to Covid pose threat to gender equality: UNSECO study

Drawing on evidence from about 90 countries and in-depth data collected in local communities, the report shows that gender norms and expectations can affect the ability to participate in and benefit from remote learning.

Iceland elects its first female-majority parliament

Politics professor Silja Bara Omarsdottir said the gender quotas implemented by left-leaning parties for the past decade had managed to create a new norm across Iceland's political spectrum.

Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation commits $2.1 billion to advance gender equality

Advancing gender equality is a core area for the Seattle-based foundation, the largest private charitable group in the United States with an endowment of nearly $50 billion.

'Many men want to change, but they don’t know how': Dr Deepa Narayan

Award-winning author and one of the world's most influential thinkers, Dr Deepa Narayan shares thoughts on masculinity, gender equality, and her new podcast 'What's a Man?'

Don't call older women cougars

Infatuation doesn't take into account how many birthdays the other person has celebrated, nor does the 'appropriate age gap' guarantee marital longevity.