The day also symbolises a focal point in the women’s rights movement, attention to issues such as gender equality, reproductive rights, violence and abuse against women, and also action for accelerating gender parity. By Pradeep Chamaria Since 2011, the International Women’s Day is observed every year on March 8 to celebrate women’s rights and their … Read more
The market is equal for all and there is nothing that a woman can’t do. “The question isn’t who is going to let me; it’s who is going to stop me?” — Ayn Rand Societies in which women can’t realize their full potential stand to lose out tremendously on achieving economic growth, gender equality, innovation, … Read more
Realistically considered, a gender equitable utopia is an impossible outcome in a model premised on zero-sum interactions. By Suvanshkriti Singh Let me begin with a confession. There are times I find myself feeling wary — and weary — when a conversation on gender inequality begins to shift its focus toward men. In my unease I … Read more
The loss of livelihoods and income reduced the already limited control women had over their assets. (Photo source: IE) By Dr. Aparajita Gogoi, As India emerges from the second wave of COVID-19 infection, here’s a brief analysis on how knowledge gathered during the pandemic’s initial wave in 2020 may assist the national recovery effort. Twenty-three-year-old … Read more
From the first and second waves of feminism in the 1900s to the contemporary movement for women empowerment, women have constantly strived to find a footing and place for themselves in society. By Tanya Singh (Women Entrepreneur), Women’s entrepreneurship is increasingly important for creating new jobs and contributing to the social and economic growth of … Read more
Women’s rights activists are facing a renewed threat in Egypt after security forces detained witnesses and people who campaigned for the prosecution of several accused rapists, according to several people close to the situation. Authorities detained six people in recent days, including some who offered evidence in a high-profile case involving a group of wealthy … Read more