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India and UN-Women convene Ministerial Roundtable on Women's Empowerment a
Updated : 1 year ago IST
The event spotlighted the critical importance of digital and financial inclusion to women's empowerment and leadership. By emphasizing investments in women's education, health, and economic autonomy, the event underscored how bridging gender gaps can drive development, overcome poverty, a
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New York: India participates in 69th Session of UN Commission on Status of
Updated : 1 year ago IST
A delegation of the Government of India led by Annpurna Devi, Union Minister, Women and Child Development (WCD), participated in the 69th session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW), which started on March 10 at the United Nations Headquarters in New York, as per an official state
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United Nations to Celebrate the Journey of a Mother Who Transformed Her Da
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
Chandigarh (Punjab) [India], January 17: Harsh Sharma from Panchkula (Haryana) has exemplified the true essence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision for women empowerment by transforming her 90% differently-abled daughter, Tejaswini Sharma, into a celebrated devotional singer. Recognizin
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WHO announces 16 Days of activism to end violence against women
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
"Given the upcoming 30th anniversary of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action on Women (BPOA) planned to be held at the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) in March 2025, this year's 16 Days of Activism holds special significance. Signed by 189 Member States in 1995, BPOA is
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HRCP writes to Punjab CM, seeks attention to severe human rights violation
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
Highlighting the ongoing cases of violence against women, children and trans people, the HRCP in its letter recommended strengthening the Punjab province's Commission on the Status of Women.
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ECI censures Dilip Ghosh, Supriya Shrinate for derogatory remarks against
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
The Election Commission has censured BJP leader Dilip Ghosh and Congress leader Supriya Shrinate for derogatory remarks against the dignity of women and said that the Commission views the electoral process as an enhancer of the status of women and will not allow any erosion of their statu
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Noura Al Kaabi leads UAE's delegation to 68th session of UN Commission on
Updated : 1 year, 12 months ago IST
The UAE's delegation included Mona Al Marri, Vice President of the UAE Gender Balance Council, Hanan Ahli, Managing Director of the UAE Federal Competitiveness and Statistics Center, and representatives from the UAE Ministry of Community Development and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
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UAE Gender Balance Council participates in UN Security Council and GCC mee
Updated : 1 year, 12 months ago IST
The UAE Gender Balance Council participated in key meetings and sessions held at the 68th session of the Commission on the Status of Women at the United Nations (UN) headquarters in New York, including a meeting of the UN Security Council, and a session on women's empowerment in Gulf Coopera
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American Bar Association's Pratibha Jain stresses on 'status of women' in
Updated : 2 years ago IST
Pratibha Jain Chairperson of ABA South Asia, Oceania, and the Indian community, addressing the inaugural session of the India-US Cooperation on Corporate & Legal Issues on monday draws attention to gender diversity and emphasized the need for increased representation of women in leadersh
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PoK: Gilgit-Baltistan leaders raise concerns over child marriage
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
Civil society representatives including the head of the National Commission on the Status of Women (NCSW) expressed concerns over the absence of laws and constitutional protections for women in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, Gilgit-Baltistan region, especially underage marriage.
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Mission Shakti integrates women into employment, says UP govt
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
The Uttar Pradesh government officials said that under the Mission Shakti initiative, the women of the state have been integrated into employment and self-employment opportunities over the last six years. This has not only improved the economic status of women but has also contributed to str
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"Much nicer and safer": Saumya Tandon falls in love with Kashmir again
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
Actor Saumya Tandon is in Kashmir for shooting and spending a good vacation. The 'Bhabhi Ji Ghar Par Hai' actor is in all praise of the changes she can witness in the state especially in terms of development in the status of women and destination feeling "nicer and safer".
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