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India-Brazil-South Africa Fund empowers rural Fiji women via skills traini
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
India's Permanent Mission to the United Nations shared on the occasion of the recently concluded International Day of Rural Women how the India, Brazil and South Africa (IBSA) Fund has positively impacted the lives of rural women in Fiji through skill training.
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At UNTCC conclave, Jaishankar emphasises India's commitment to women in pe
Updated : 4 months, 4 weeks ago IST
"It is no longer a question of whether women can do peacekeeping. Rather, it is whether peacekeeping can succeed without women," he said addressing the United Nations Troop Contributing Countries Chiefs' Conclave, UNTCC in New Delhi on Thursday.
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"Very unfortunate...reflects Taliban mindset," says Priyanka Chaturvedi on
Updated : 5 months ago IST
"It is very unfortunate. Everyone knows what kind of Taliban mindset it is. Atrocities are being committed against women in Afghanistan. I had said yesterday as well that whenever our Foreign Minister meets them, he should raise the issue of what is happening to the women there... What ha
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Lumina Datamatics Recognized as One of the Most Preferred Workplaces for W
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 30: Lumina Datamatics, a strategic partner to global publishers and eCommerce retailers, is delighted to announce that it has been recognized as one of the Most Preferred Workplaces for Women 2025-26 by Marksmen Daily at the 2nd Edition of the Most Pre
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Tirupati Resolution marks a new era for women's empowerment: LS Speaker Om
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
The 'Tirupati Resolution' laid down a clear roadmap for advancing women's empowerment. It emphasised applying a gender lens across all Ministries and Departments, enhancing allocations for health, education, skills, and entrepreneurship, institutionalising gender-responsive budgeting, and
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Congress committed to women's rights, says Kharge on Mahila Congress found
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Monday extended greetings on the foundation day of All India Mahila Congress, saying that his party remains committed to protecting the rights and dignity of women.
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AVPN Global Conference 2025 Comes to a Successful Close with Bold New Stra
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
Hong Kong, September 11: The AVPN Global Conference 2025 has concluded its final day, marked by a powerful three-day assembly of bold advocacy, boundary-pushing dialogue, and actionable strategies for Asia, at a time when the region is navigating global headwinds. This year, the AVPN Global
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Powerful role models: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh hails UN women milita
Updated : 6 months, 3 weeks ago IST
"Women officers bring invaluable perspectives and approaches to peace operations. They are often able to foster deeper trust with local communities, particularly with women and children whose voices are often unheard in the rebuilding of societies torn by conflict. Their presence has been
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UN warns Afghan women face "increasingly untenable" situation and risk rem
Updated : 7 months ago IST
UN Women warns that Afghan women face worsening restrictions, risking exclusion from public life. Dozens of UN female staff were threatened in May, while women activists urge the Islamic Emirate to allow education and work opportunities. Many women struggle to earn livelihoods under ongoing
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Merck Foundation and Ministry of Gender Equality of Mauritius Train the Jo
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
Port Louis [Mauritius]/ Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 7: Merck Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany conducted the Fourth Edition of their "Merck Foundation Health Media Training" in partnership with Ministry of Gender Equality & Family Welfare, Mauritius. The tr
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CBSE, NCERT and UNESCO join hands to expand school health, wellness progra
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
According to the release, Anandrao V Patil, IAS, Additional Secretary, DoSEL, Ministry of Education, emphasised the importance of mental health, gender equality, and inclusive education in achieving the holistic vision of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. "You are changemakers. Never
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Social reformer Navneet Kaur champions India's gender equity legacy at UN
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
Dr Navneet Kaur, Vice Chairperson of the All India Sustainable Development Council (AISDC), delivered a powerful address at the United Nations High-Level Hearing commemorating the 30th Anniversary of the Beijing Declaration, standing alongside UN Women Executive Director Sima Bahous in deman
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