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AVPN Global Conference 2025 Comes to a Successful Close with Bold New Stra
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks 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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NCW's Diu programme equips IAS, IPS officers to lead gender-inclusive gove
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The National Commission for Women will hold a three-day capacity-building programme in Diu from September 12-14 for IAS and IPS officers. The initiative aims to strengthen gender-inclusive governance through training, workshops, and sessions led by policy experts.
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Symbiosis International and Deakin University Forge Landmark Partnership w
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Pune (Maharashtra) [India], September 9: Symbiosis International (Deemed University) (SIU) and Deakin University, Australia, reaffirm their long-standing partnership and dedication to inclusion, gender equity, and internationalisation by launching the Symbiosis-Deakin Global Learning Hub, a
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Pakistan Senate stalls key gender inclusion reforms, reflecting persistent
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Another amendment bill put forward by Senator Zeeshan Khanzada, which aims to amend Article 228 to include women in the Council of Islamic Ideology (CII), was postponed, with the committee opting to await a formal response from the CII.
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Annapurna Devi speaks on women development in country, says rise in gender
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Devi further stated that more than 1.5 crore women in the country had become 'Lakhpati Didis.'
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Jamboree and GMAC Team Up to Boost Women's Representation in Business Scho
Updated : 6 months, 3 weeks ago IST
New Delhi [India], August 27: In a joint effort to close the gender gap in graduate business education, Jamboree Education has partnered with the Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC) to encourage more women to pursue programs like the MBA, Master in Management (MiM), and other relate
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Sexual harassment, torture, abductions: Pakistan Human Rights Commission e
Updated : 6 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Pakistan's National Commission for Human Rights has exposed systematic exploitation, human rights abuses, and gender-based violence in the country's brick kilns, Dawn reported on Wednesday.
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WHO reports health challenges for Afghan returnees from Pakistan, Iran
Updated : 6 months, 4 weeks ago IST
Afghan returnees from Pakistan and Iran are facing severe healthcare challenges, including shortages of essential medicines, female health staff, gender-sensitive services, isolation facilities, trauma care, and mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS), Khaama news reported, citing
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Girl Effect India Launches CTRL+SHIFT+RESPECT: An Initiative to Combat Tec
Updated : 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], August 23: Technology-Facilitated Gender-Based Violence (TFGBV) has emerged as one of the most widespread threats to young women's digital lives in India. From cyberstalking and impersonation to unsolicited harassment, online abuse is silencing voices, curbing opportunitie
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Airport Diaries: Akshay Kumar flaunts gender-fluid fashion in palazzo pant
Updated : 7 months ago IST
Bollywood star Akshay Kumar never shies away from experimenting with sartorial choices. And with his latest appearance at the Mumbai Airport, the 'Kesari' actor promoted gender-fluid fashion in palazzo pants.
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Powerful role models: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh hails UN women milita
Updated : 7 months 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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UAE serves as model in advancing women's leadership
Updated : 7 months ago IST
The UAE has developed a comprehensive framework for women's empowerment, adopting a systematic approach to address challenges, expand opportunities and prepare women for leadership across multiple sectors. These efforts have strengthened the country's competitiveness regionally and globally.
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