Search For "women and girls"
UN experts urge Pakistan to halt Afghan deportations, warn of rights viola
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
UN human rights experts have urged Pakistan to immediately stop the mass deportation and forced return of Afghan nationals, warning of serious rights violations amid the deteriorating situation in Afghanistan. They called on Islamabad to uphold international obligations and protect vulnerabl
Read More
25-day training program based on Rajasthani puppetry begins in Tripura
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
This unique initiative aims to equip local women and girls with skills in puppet-making and performance and provides them an opportunity to generate income through this traditional craft.
Read More
UN Women urges global action to uphold rights, equality, empowerment for w
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
UN Women has called on the international community to uphold rights, equality, and empowerment for all women and girls.
Read More
UP minister Baby Rani Maurya sends best wishes on International Women's Da
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
She highlighted the efforts of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, mentioning initiatives like building toilets, the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana, and the 'Beti Bachao Beti Padhao' campaign, which have supported the well-being and education of women and girls.
Read More
WHO emphasises on rights, equality and empowerment on International Women'
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
Saima Wazed, Regional Director for WHO South-East Asia, said in a statement, "this year's theme 'For ALL women and girls: Rights. Equality. Empowerment', calls for actions to unlock equal rights, power and opportunities for all women and girls, for a future where no one is left behind. Empow
Read More
'When women, girls can rise, we all thrive', says UN chief
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
The UN called for the international community to stand firm in making rights, equality and empowerment a reality for all women and girls, for everyone, everywhere.
Read More
Merck Foundation and Their "More Than a Mother" Ambassadors Mark Internati
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
Lusaka [Zambai]/ Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], March 7: Merck Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany together with First Ladies of Africa who are also their Ambassadors, Ministries of Health, Education, Communication & Gender, mark 'International Women's Day 2025', throu
Read More
Pakistan: HRFP calls for gender justice and equality on International Wome
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
Under the UN theme, "For ALL Women and Girls: Rights. Equality. Empowerment," the event brought together voices from various sectors to call for systemic change and gender justice.
Read More
Model women-friendly gram panchayats initiative to be launched at National
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
The event is part of the Ministry's International Women's Day 2025 celebrations and is poised to have a lasting impact on rural governance, ensuring safety, inclusivity, and gender equality for women and girls in Gram Panchayats across the country, said an official release from the Ministry
Read More
Andhra Pradesh is planning 'Work From Home' in a big way, especially for w
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
In a post on X, he said, "Andhra Pradesh is planning "Work From Home" in a big way, especially for women. First, I would like to extend greetings to all women and girls in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) on the International Day of Women and Girls in Science. Today
Read More
United Nations: UAE prioritises gender balance, women's empowerment
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
Reem Alsalem, the United Nations Special Rapporteur on violence against women and girls, said that gender balance and equality between men and women are top priorities for the UAE.
Read More
US Secy Blinken condemns Taliban's "discriminatory edicts," expresses "res
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Wednesday condemned human rights violations in Afghanistan and criticised the Taliban's policies against Afghan women and girls.
Read More