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Tanzania President, Namibia President and Merck Foundation CEO Named Among
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Accra [Ghana] / Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], February 12: Following her recent recognition as one of the 100 Most Influential Africans 2025 by New African Magazine (UK), Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation and President of the "More Than a Mother" Campaign, has now been named among the
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Merck Foundation and African first Ladies mark International Day of Girls
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Banjul [Gambia]/ Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], February 11: Merck Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, marks 'International Day of Girls and Women in Science 2026' together with the First Ladies of Africa, and partners including African Ministries of Health, Education, Ge
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Anurag Thakur hails Union Budget 2026-27 as inclusive, women-centric
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Thakur stated that the women-centric governance of the Narendra Modi government has evolved beyond symbolism to measurable financial commitments and structural reforms, as reflected in the enhanced Gender Budget and targeted sectoral allocations.
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Girl Effect India Launches Tipi Tipi Talk on Safer Internet Day: An Initia
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New Delhi [India], February 10: Safer Internet Day 2026 -- On the occasion of Safer Internet Day, Girl Effect India announced the launch of Tipi Tipi Talk, an interactive school-based programme that helps young people talk about issues that concern them, build confidence, and spark open conv
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MP Kartikeya Sharma introduces "Shakti Samman" Bill in Rajya Sabha; Propos
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The Bill proposes a modern, technology-driven framework to ensure women receive equal pay for "Work of Equal Value," a standard that evaluates roles based on skill, effort, and responsibility rather than just job titles.
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Why More Women Get Cancer in India -- But More Men Die
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Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], February 3: Cancer is a growing public health challenge in India, affecting millions of families every year. Recent data from the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) reveal a notable paradox: women in India report a slightly higher incidence of cancer, ye
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Community Pure Water Annual Fundraiser 2026 Brings Changemakers Together a
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Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], February 2: Community Pure Water hosted its Annual Fundraiser 2026 at Hyderabad's iconic Chowmahalla Palace, bringing together leaders from philanthropy, business, civil society, and government around a shared commitment to improving health and quality of life
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ELevate 2026 National Finals Brings Together 650+ Young Changemakers on a
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Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], February 2: Enabling Leadership, a non-profit organisation working to equip children from underserved communities with essential life and leadership skills, will host the ELevate 2026 National Finals on February 7 & 8 at the Reva University Campus in Bengaluru.
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Enforced disappearance of Baloch women signals escalation of state violenc
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Mahrang Baloch wrote that for decades the Baloch have been treated as a "suspect population," governed through coercion and exclusion rather than citizenship, consent or inclusion.
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"Judgement sets powerful precedent that dignity is non-negotiable": Nation
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Yamuna Pathak, National Mahila President of Visva Hindu Raksha Parishad, on Saturday welcomed the Supreme Court's ruling on menstrual health, saying that the judgement "sets a powerful precedent that dignity is indivisible and non-negotiable."
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National Commission for Women marks its 34th Foundation Day
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The National Commission for Women (NCW) marked its 34th Foundation Day today at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, commemorating over three decades of unwavering commitment towards safeguarding, promoting, and advancing the rights and dignity of women across India.
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Congress MP Sukhdeo Bhagat backs UGC regulations, calls it "effort to ensu
Updated : 1 month, 3 weeks ago IST
Speaking to ANI, Bhagat said the Constitution guarantees equality for all citizens and prohibits discrimination on the basis of caste or gender. He added that the UGC's move was in line with these values and should be welcomed.
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