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Senior UN adviser accused of sexual misconduct by 8 men
Updated : 7 years, 7 months ago IST
New York [U.S.A.], Aug 9 (ANI): At least eight men have accused Ravi Karkara, a senior adviser for United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women, of sexual misconduct.
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Gender equality will increase women workforce participation: SBI
Updated : 7 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], July 27 (ANI): Women are increasingly dropping out of the labour force in India. According to a report by State Bank of India's (SBI) Economic Research Department, there has been a drop in about 10 percentage points among women workers from 2004-05 to 2011-12.
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Employment and gender equality- the foundation of development
Updated : 7 years, 7 months ago IST
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], July 26 (ANI): Replying to a vote of confidence in Parliament, the Prime Minister made a very important statement that last year 10 million people got employment. Between increasing unemployment, this figure paints the picture of changing India. Although this
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Cannes: Black actresses protest against racism
Updated : 7 years, 10 months ago IST
Cannes [France], May 18 (ANI): Bringing into limelight the lack of diversity and inclusion in the French film industry, 16 black actresses took to the red carpet in Cannes and staged a protest against racism, just days after 82 women, led by Cannes jury president Cate Blanchett, launched the
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Chhattisgarh government to recruit transgender in police force
Updated : 7 years, 10 months ago IST
Raipur (Chhattisgarh)[India] May 04 (ANI): In order to promote gender equality, the Chhattisgarh government has decided to recruit transgender in the police force.
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Domestic workers, Gender Equality, and Women Empowerment
Updated : 7 years, 10 months ago IST
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) [India], Apr 26 (ANI): Domestic work has been one of the oldest jobs in the world. Due to various reasons like drought, lack of agriculture, lack of employment option, land acquisition in the name of development, displacement, harassment of Dalit class, lack of bas
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Rajasthan: Bride rides horse as pre-wedding ritual
Updated : 7 years, 11 months ago IST
Nawalgarh (Rajasthan) [India], Mar 27 (ANI): It was a rare sight for the people of Nawalgarh in Rajasthan's Jhunjhunu district as they witnessed a bride riding a horse to mark the pre-wedding ritual of 'Bandori'.
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Lets thank every women this International Women's Day
Updated : 8 years ago IST
New Delhi [India], Mar 8 (ANI): Women today are dominating every sector. International Women's day is marked not only to celebrate the gender equality but also to talk about performances, rallies, networking events and marches throughout the world.
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#TimesUp: PeeCee helps fight sexual harassment
Updated : 8 years, 2 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Jan 8 (ANI): Global star Priyanka Chopra is lending support to the Time's Up initiative that was launched on New Year's Day to battle sexual harassment in workplaces and to fight for gender equality.
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Time's Up: Hollywood's A-list women launch campaign against sexual harassm
Updated : 8 years, 2 months ago IST
New York [US], Jan 2 (ANI): To battle sexual harassment in workplaces and to fight for gender equality, 300 Hollywood celebs and other Entertainment industry players have joined forces to launch Time's Up.
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Hrithik Roshan bats for 'gender equality' on Human Right Day
Updated : 8 years, 3 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Dec. 10 (ANI): On the occasion of Human Rights Day, Bollywood actor Hrithik Roshan stressed the importance of "gender equality," saying that "feminism is a fight for Humanity" and an individual's worth should be recognised regardless of gender.
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'Thugs of Hindostan' is about Fatima Sana Shaikh's character: Aamir Khan
Updated : 8 years, 5 months ago IST
New Delhi, [India], Oct 13 (ANI): Aamir Khan, who is seen promoting his upcoming movie 'Secret Superstar' has taken a break from shooting 'Thugs of Hindostan' for the same.
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