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Women in data announce plans to launch data curiosity program in India
Updated : 3 years 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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The Quint Wins Champion Publisher of the Year Award at WAN-IFRA South Asia
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New Delhi [India], March 17 (ANI/NewsVoir): The Quint won the coveted 'Champion Publisher of the Year 2022' award at the WAN-IFRA South Asian Digital Media Awards, along with a Gold for 'Best News Website' on 16 March 2023 -- which was also The Quint's eighth anniversary.
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Muslim women pilots in aviation industry, no longer a taboo
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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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NG-NeXT announces two menstrual leaves per month for Femme-Empowerment in
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New Delhi [India], March 15 (ANI/PNN): Setting the tone right for gender-inclusiveness and women empowerment in the workplace, NG-NeXT announced the option to avail of two paid menstrual leaves every month for the fairer and stronger gender. The entrepreneurial world welcomed the move and ha
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Gender equal leadership makes all kinds of sense
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New Delhi [India], March 15 (ANI/PNN): Gender equality is off track - according to a recent report by the United Nations, 300 years off track. In a world of multiple crises, we find it surprising that gender equality is not a priority for most political leaders. Mounting evidence shows that
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Pakistan: Aurat March members demand eradication of poverty, hunger, gende
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The central theme for this year's Aurat March was "Riyasat jawab do, bhook ka hisab do" (State give an answer and be accountable for hunger).
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Pakistan needs to strengthen pro-women laws addressing gender-based viole
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Addressing a press conference here, the experts urged the country's government to stop inviting culprits involved in gender-based violence, as guest speakers in official meetings and seminars.
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Yamaha hires specially-abled staff
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Ninety per cent of Yamaha's annual sales come from foreign countries. Yamaha tries to hire employees from different nations and genders in its firm.
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Mylo Survey reveals 72 per cent of women see positive impact of digital so
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Gurgaon (Haryana) [India], March 10 (ANI/NewsVoir): Rapid adoption of smartphones and online tools in India have transformed the way people manage significant aspects of their lives, including maternal care and parenting. To understand digital solutions' efficacy in providing mothers with th
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UN lauds India's G20 Presidency for highlighting sustainable development g
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United Nations lauded India's G20 Presidency for highlighting a number of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), namely no poverty, zero hunger, good health and well-being, quality education, gender equality, clean water and sanitation.
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IIHM Global Conference on Women in Hospitality to celebrate International
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New Delhi [India], March 10 (ANI/PRNewswire): The International Institute of Hotel Management (IIHM) organised the first-ever IIHM Global Conference on Women in Hospitality to celebrate International Women's Day. The event was held on 6th March 2023 and brought together women leaders and exp
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PM Modi highlighted gender equality's importance through campaigns like 'B
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"The ancient civilizational values and cultural ethos of India have taught us to recognize gender equality and the empowerment of women as one of the key tenants of our society," the Permanent Representative to the UN said.
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