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India Removed from UN Report on Children and Armed Conflict after 12 Years

The United Nations Secretary-General has recently removed India from a list of countries mentioned in a report on children and armed conflict. The report highlighted the alleged recruitment and use of boys by armed groups in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), as well as their detention, killing, and maiming by security forces. This significant development...

Tamil Nadu Police launches initiative for safety of women travelling alone at night

Are you a woman residing in Tamil Nadu? Do you have to travel late night for work or any other purpose? Do you feel scared or unsafe while travelling alone at night? If the answer is ‘yes’, then here is good news for you! Tamil Nadu Police has launched a new initiative keeping the matter...

Chittoor District Police launches ‘Prathi Gadapaki Mahila Police’ app for safety of women

Safety of women is a matter of concern in every part of our country, be it a metropolitan city, a small town or a village. To ensure safety of the female residents of the district, Chittoor Police (Andhra Pradesh) have launched an app. This is the first time such an initiative is being taken...
Child Labour

World Day Against Child Labour: What is and isn’t Child Labour in India?

Child labour remains a persistent and grave issue in numerous countries across the globe, and India is no exception. The exploitation of children through forced labour not only robs them of their childhood but also hampers their physical, mental, and emotional development. World Day Against Child Labour Observed on June 12th every year, the World Day...

Addressing the Global Pushback Against Women’s Empowerment: The Urgent Need for Continued Action

"The increasing global pushback against the rights of women and girls and the declining security and safety for women and girls continue to be alarming,” said Nagaraj Naidu Kakanur, Joint Secretary (G20), Union Ministry of External Affairs, ahead of a G20 meeting. Women's empowerment has been a pressing issue for many years now. During a...

PM Modi lauds sanitary napkin plant in Himachal Pradesh as ‘commendable initiative towards women empowerment’

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has lauded a sanitary napkin plant in Himachal Pradesh's Sarahan, calling it a ‘commendable initiative towards women empowerment’. The PM also expressed delight at the fact that the plant will promote women’s health and also provide employment opportunities. The plant has been funded by a CSR initiative. Sanitary pad plant at...

CSR: Bal Raksha Bharat continues its efforts to secure futures of street children in Delhi

Observing the International Day for Street Children on April 12, Bal Raksha Bharat (globally known as Save the Children), under their Saving Lives and Supporting Futures, is committed to benefit another 12610 Children living in Street Situation (CiSS) at two geographical locations of South East and North West District of Delhi. Continuing from their last...

Supreme Court calls for a uniform national policy for menstrual hygiene in schools

On April 10, the Supreme Court of India called for a “uniform national policy” to be developed by the central government, in consultation with States and Union Territories, to ensure menstrual hygiene in schools. The policy aims to provide sanitary pads, vending and disposal mechanisms, and exclusive washrooms for girl students in schools. The...

How HWCT India is spreading the light of education among children at Naigaon near Mumbai

Children coming from underprivileged families where parents work as domestic help, daily wage workers, contractual labourers and several blue collar jobs are not only getting to study, but are also getting exposure to digital literacy. This is not all, with learning, comes nutritious mid-day meal at their school! All this has been made possible...

How Dow India and Mann Deshi Foundation are empowering women entrepreneurs

Materials science leader delivering innovative and sustainable solutions in packaging, infrastructure and consumer care, Dow Chemical International Pvt. Ltd. (Dow India) in association with Mann Deshi Foundation – an organisation dedicated to women empowerment recently organised Mann Deshi Mahotsav at Ravindra Natya Mandir, Prabhadevi, Mumbai. The event witnessed gorgeous handicrafts and other products from...

International Women’s Day 2023: How Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) can help in Achieving Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 5: Gender Equality

Sustainable Development Goal 5 (SDG 5) aims to achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls. Gender equality is a fundamental human right and is essential for achieving sustainable development. However, gender-based discrimination and violence against women are prevalent in many parts of the world, including India. Corporate philanthropy can play a vital...

Breaking Barriers: How CSR Can Improve Gender Diversity in STEM in India

India is one of the largest and most diverse countries in the world, with a rapidly growing economy and a wealth of talent in the field of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Despite this potential, women remain underrepresented in STEM careers in India and face numerous challenges, including discrimination, unequal pay, and a...

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