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UN committee demands China's answers on discrimination against Tibetan wom
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
In a recent meeting, CEDAW members focused on China's treatment of Tibetan women and asked for clarity on a number of topics. The majority of the committee's inquiries focused on gender equality, healthcare and educational access, political engagement, and the protection of religious and cul
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SC issues notice to respondents on Indian Cricketer Mohammad Shami's wife'
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
The Supreme Court on Monday issued notice to concerned respondents on the plea filed by Indian Cricket Team player Mohammad Shami's wife seeking to frame guidelines for "gender-neutral religion-neutral uniform grounds of divorce and uniform procedure of divorce for all".
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From Sridevi in 'Mom' to Kriti Sanon in 'Mimi': A look at the iconic on-sc
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
Many Bollywood films now feature female characters who challenge traditional gender roles and stereotypes and actively fight against discrimination and inequality. These characters are often portrayed as strong and powerful, with their own goals and aspirations outside of their roles as m
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SC upholds interview criteria for designation of senior advocates, issues
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
The Supreme Court on Friday issued fresh guidelines relating to the process for designation of senior advocates and upheld the interview criteria for it and recommended diversity, particularly with respect to gender and first-generation lawyers.
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Amid human trafficking horrors, China's claims of gender equality ring hol
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
For the upcoming 85th session of the UN Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW), which is to be held in Geneva on Friday, China submitted its report where it boasted about its accomplishments in combating the trafficking of women and girls, but "Cha
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Women in Sikh community break traditional gender roles, contribute to poli
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
Sikh community has been a longtime advocate of equality and liberty for all people, regardless of gender, caste, or social identity.
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Kerala: Syro Malabar church backs Centre's stand on same-sex marriage
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
The church in its statement said that it supports the Central Government's stand that based on Indian culture, marriage happens between two opposite genders and family means a biological man, woman and their children.
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P&G India announces new commitments and shares strong progress in prom
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], May 3 (ANI/NewsVoir): Procter & Gamble India (P&G India) makers of brands like Vicks, Ariel, Gillette, Pampers etc. today announced new commitments aimed toward advancing Equality & Inclusion (E&I) across the country, at its fourth annual #WeSeeE
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Study: Gender pay disparities begin with job search
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
Based on new research published by Oxford University Press in the Quarterly Journal of Economics, a key component of the wage disparity between men and women is due to how they conduct job searches, with women are more likely to accept job offers early while men tend to hang out for greater
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'Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao' campaign helps in improving gender ratio in Har
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
"When I came across Sunil Ji's 'Selfie With Daughter' campaign, I felt very happy. It was not about the selfie, nor technology, importance was accorded to the daughter. The importance of a daughter in life also comes to the fore through this campaign. The result of many such efforts is that
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Rising from the Ashes: Inspiring story of women's resilience against illne
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], April 27 (ANI/NewsReach): In a world where illnesses are often stigmatized, discriminated against, and used to perpetuate gender inequality, Kritika Pandey's latest book, Journey of Transformation: Rising from the Ashes is a breath of fresh air. The book narrates the inspi
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Sex-determination-based abortion is perpetuating gender inequalities: Delh
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
It also said that Sex-determination based abortion is a powerful method of perpetuating gender inequalities.
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