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Step towards gender equality: G20 New Delhi Leaders’ Declaration 2023 embr
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
Under the leadership of the Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, India’s G20 Presidency has been inspired by the vision of an "Amritkaal" where the power of women, known as "Nari Shakti," is celebrated across all sectors of the economy and society. Building on this vision, India’s G
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G20 New Delhi Leaders’ Declaration and its focus on ‘Bridging the Gender D
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
The G20 New Delhi Leaders' Declaration 2023 incorporates the Chair's Statement, which was accepted during the G20 Ministerial Conference for Women Empowerment in Gandhinagar in August, in a historic achievement for gender equality, women empowerment, and women-led development.
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G20 Summit: How India shifted narrative to women-led development under its
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
Marking a shift from the focus on women’s empowerment alone, women-led development has emerged as a crucial focus area on a life-course approach basis under India's presidency.
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UAE Ministry of Health and Prevention to develop comprehensive women's hea
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
The new policy will be built based on core values such as leadership support, governance, gender equality in health, a holistic life cycle approach to health, and a dedication to quality and inclusivity in women's health services.
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Women Diplomats Call for Increased Representation in key Diplomatic Positi
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], August 10: Women diplomats from various geographies expressed the need for gender equality in global diplomatic roles at the inaugural BRICS CCI WE, Trailblazers Dialogues Roundtable on Global Women Diplomats: Breaking Barriers; Shaping Global Affairs held in the capital.
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GenWorks revolutionizing women’s wellness as the real freedom
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], August 8: For long, societal norms and expectations have been assigning women the role of caregivers because of which women’s health and well-being are considered secondary to the responsibilities at home and work. To change this trend for good, women leaders in India have
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Emiratis represent 74 per cent of FANR’s workforce
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
Women make up over 45 per cent of FANR’s overall workforce and hold leadership positions in key areas of the organisation, such as Nuclear Safety, Radiation Safety, Finance, and Education and Training. Females represent 44 per cent of the authority’s leadership. It is FANR's belief that Emir
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Empowering women in the construction equipment sector
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], August 3: The construction equipment sector has made considerable strides, but machinery operation remains predominantly a male bastion in India. Empowering women in traditionally male-dominated sectors is crucial to fostering gender equality and inclusivity in
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Oakridgers' in New York City: NAE-UNICEF Student Summit 2023
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], July 26: Oakridgers’ recently attended the annual NAE-UNICEF Summit held in New York City. Over 100 Nord Anglia students from around the world gathered and learnt from experts about sustainable planning and how to better address global challenges such as povert
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Ugyen Choden: Nun from Bhutan leaving her mark on Buddhist path of Gender
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
In June 2022, Ugyen Choden became one of the 142 female monastics to receive full ordination in a groundbreaking ceremony in Bhutan, a historic step in realizing gender equality within the Buddhist monastic institutions, Bhutan Live reported.
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Gender equality gaining significant recognition in Bhutan
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
The role of women in Buddhism has started to become visible in Bhutan as gender equality is becoming increasingly recognised and valued, and today's religious landscape is changing profoundly, Bhutan Live reported.
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Centre asks States for suggestions to make changes in PCPNDT Act for gende
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Saturday called upon the states to give suggestions for changes in the Pre-Conception and Pre-Natal Diagnostic Techniques (PCPNDT) Act for gender equality.
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