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Study reveals why family businesses have more women leaders
Updated : 2 years, 1 month ago IST
Family firms account for more than 70% of worldwide GDP, and poll statistics reveal that they are significantly more accepting of female leadership: up to 55% have at least one woman on their board, and 70% are considering a woman as their next CEO. Experts attribute the outlier gender parit
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Takeda Emphasizes Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion as Essential Elements o
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], September 8: Takeda Biopharmaceuticals India Pvt. Ltd. (formerly known as Baxalta Bioscience India Private Limited), a global values-based, R&D-driven biopharmaceutical leader, was invited to a dedicated session on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) conducted
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Rajya Sabha brings gender parity, nominates 50 pc women members to Vice-Ch
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
In a historic move, Rajya Sabha has brought gender parity with nominations of 50 per cent women members to the panel of Vice-Chairperson by reconstitution of the post.
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Times Higher Education (THE) Ranks MAHE 25th Globally for Quality Educatio
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
Manipal (Karnataka) [India], June 3: The Times Higher Education Impact ranking awarded Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) 4th rank worldwide for Gender Equality which is a validation for MAHE's commitment towards gender parity, inclusive and equal educational environment and opportun
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Women in Peacekeeping: UN Fund calls for new ideas and investment
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
The Fund was set up by the UN, Canada, and other Member States in 2019. It is an innovative, multilateral fund that aims to accelerate progress towards the UN's gender targets in line with Security Council resolutions and the UN Uniformed Gender Parity Strategy 2018-2028.
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Speaking up: an imperative for gender parity
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], March 31 (ANI/BusinessWire India): On 29th March 2023, Mumbai witnessed an eclectic event that brought together leaders who are championing inclusion at the workplace. Jointly organized by the 1000 Women Initiative and questW and titled "Portraits in Inclusive L
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Women in data announce plans to launch data curiosity program in India
Updated : 2 years, 12 months ago IST
On the sidelines of the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) 52nd General Session in Geneva Women in Data (WiD) announced plans to launch its Data Curiosity Program in India in coordination with the Centre For Global Affairs and Public Policy (CGAPP). The program seeks to stem the Gender Gap in S
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Muslim women pilots in aviation industry, no longer a taboo
Updated : 2 years, 12 months ago IST
Although there is still a long way to go in achieving gender parity, the aviation industry is opening up for women pilots, as in recent years more and more airlines and aviation organizations have been actively recruiting and supporting women pilots.
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US-India Strategic Partnership Forum congratulates World Bank Prez nominee
Updated : 3 years ago IST
Talking about Banga's nomination, USISPF President and CEO, Mukesh Aghi said "Ajay, is a tireless believer in both the strength of US-India ties and strengthening the relationship even further. Ajay has been instrumental in setting up USISPF as a founding board member and a vital pillar in o
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Violence against women rising in Punjab province of Pakistan: Report
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
Criminal activities against women in Punjab province of Pakistan have skyrocketed with a surge in sexual crimes by 16 per cent in 2021, a Gender Parity Report by Punjab Commission on the Status of Women (PCSW) revealed on Thursday.
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Gender equality continues to plunge in Pakistan: Report
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
The sophisticated system of education in Pakistan for women is still an elusive dream as the government has been negligent in making relevant arrangements that can close the gender gap with significant improvements. Experts believed that the widespread poverty and unsafe social environmen
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India launches initiatives to bring about gender parity, help women-led bu
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], October 15 (ANI): India has introduced several initiatives to attain gender parity and help in building women-led businesses.
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