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'Beti-Beta ek saman, still a far cry': Mridula Pradhan, chairperson of Vik
Updated : 1 year ago IST
While speaking at the conference, Pradhan emphasised the dignity and respect of women, quoting a Sanskrit shloka: "Where women are respected, divine blessings follow."
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Model women-friendly gram panchayats initiative to be launched at National
Updated : 1 year ago IST
The event is part of the Ministry's International Women's Day 2025 celebrations and is poised to have a lasting impact on rural governance, ensuring safety, inclusivity, and gender equality for women and girls in Gram Panchayats across the country, said an official release from the Ministry
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Driving Impact: Southeast Asia as a Rising Force in Social Developments an
Updated : 1 year ago IST
Singapore, February 25: The AVPN Southeast Asia Summit 2025, held at Fairmont Singapore on 24 and 25 February, brought together over 450 investors, leading philanthropists, government officials, policymakers, and impact leaders from around the world to accelerate solutions for Southeast Asia
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Anganwadi centres world's largest childcare institutions dedicated to esse
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
Anganwadi centres are the world's largest childcare institutions dedicated to providing essential care and support to children ensuring delivery of care facilities till the last mile, Minister of State for Women and Child Development Savitri Thakur told Lok Sabha on Friday.
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Eco survey asks to prioritise mental health and gender inclusive labour la
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
A significant component of mental well-being is the workplace culture. Research shows that poor lifestyle choices can deteriorate mental health, while positive relationships with managers and colleagues, an optimal workload, and a sense of pride and purpose at work significantly improve it.
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"Gender equality basis of true progress": Mallikarjun Kharge on National G
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
Taking to X, Kharge wrote, "Gender equality is the basis of true progress. Congress-UPA established National Girl Child Day in 2008, rooted in India's constitutional principles. Let the observance of NationalGirlChildDay become a reminder to rededicate ourselves towards ending gender disc
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"Art has no borders...we need more women in places of power": Bhumi Pednek
Updated : 1 month, 3 weeks ago IST
Actor and environmentalist Bhumi Pednekar, who is at the World Economic Forum in Davos, talked about the challenges in bringing about greater gender equality in society and also about her acting career, saying she is interested to work in Hollywood.
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Emirati women set historic milestones in 2024
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
Emirati women have played a vital role in the UAE's most significant achievements during 2024, a year marked by their growing presence and impact across various fields.
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Advancing Gender Equity: A Pathway to Inclusive Leadership and Progress
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], December 20: In recent years, the importance of gender equity has come to the forefront as organizations, educators, and policymakers recognize its role in driving societal and economic progress. While gender equality ensures everyone receives the same treatment, gender eq
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BMW and UNICEF join hands to empower children in rural India with STEM ski
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
Gurugram (Haryana) [India], December 11: The BMW Group and UNICEF today announced their partnership in India, aiming to transform the educational landscape for 100,000 children in four states with a focus on foundational learning and STEM (science, technology, engineering and maths) skills f
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UAE achieves unique human rights milestones: UAHR
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
The Union Association for Human Rights (UAHR) highlights the UAE's significant progress in human rights, emphasizing key areas such as health, education, and social protection. In alignment with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the UAE has enacted numerous laws and policies to enhan
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'New Realities, New Opportunities': AVPN South Asia Summit 2024 Announces
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], December 9: AVPN, the largest network of social investors in Asia, kicked off its South Asia Summit 2024 in Chennai, India. Centred around the theme 'New Realities, New Opportunities', the Summit focuses on addressing South Asia's social challenges by advancing
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