Women & Child Welfare

On the International Day of the Girl Child, The CSR Journal presents a very unique and inspiring tale of an eye hospital which is transforming lives of girls coming from marginalized families in rural Bihar and Uttar Pradesh. The ‘Football to eyeball’ program at Bihar’s Akhand Jyoti Eye Hospital has been a game-changer for...

“Literacy is a bridge from misery to hope. It is a tool for daily life in modern society. It is a bulwark against poverty, and a building block of development, an essential complement to investments in roads, dams, clinics and factories. Literacy is a platform for democratization, and a vehicle for the promotion of...

The Department of School and Mass Education in the state of Odisha on Monday announced its partnership with Breakthrough and the Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab (J-PAL) South Asia with the goal of incorporating a gender equity curriculum into the syllabus for students across government schools in the state. According to a statement, "The...

Women have been leaving a mark in every possible field, especially those which are considered as ‘male dominated’. Be it fighting in the boxing ring, driving a train or flying an aircraft, women have proved they are no lesser. On Women's Equality Day, August 26, The CSR Journal presents the story of Sucheta Ghosh,...

As the world celebrates ‘The International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples’ on the 9th of August, The CSR Journal takes a look into the life and journey of Droupadi Murmu, India’s first ever president hailing from a tribal community. India’s 15th president India’s 15th and current president, Droupadi Murmu assumed office on the 25th of...

The overall success of any nation is determined by the socio-economic progress of the entire population, India is no exception there. According to the latest studies, the average female employment rate in India is 56%, which got highly impacted in 2020 due to the pandemic. To combat the post-pandemic employment crisis, a plethora of...

In a huge setback to human rights, the Supreme Court of the United States of America overturned the landmark 1973 Roe v. Wade decision that established constitutional right to an abortion. This has made the US, one of the few dozen countries to have severe restrictions on the termination of pregnancy. The apex court of...

The number of years it will take to achieve gender parity has increased to 135, according to a new World Economic Forum report. In the latest World Economic Forum Summit, industry leaders, NGOs, and politicians gathered in Davos for an Open Forum discussion debated the global prospects for gender equity. The event came on the...

Having an income does not necessarily lead to financial independence for women. It is not unusual to see the males of the family – be it father or a husband – take charge of making financial decisions, even for the money earned by women. However, it is astounding to know that fewer women are...

Being a mother is considered to be a huge blessing in every society. The opportunity to nurture a new human being and induct them in the world is a huge responsibility that requires a lot of skill, courage and patience. On top of that, the job is never-ending – for as long as a...

Menstruation is an important part of women’s reproductive health. Though it is a normal physiological phenomenon, it is surrounded by taboos, myths, and stereotypes which make it challenging for girls and women to go through their monthly periods in a safe and hygienic way. It is well known that slum dwellers have limited access...

Last month, police in India arrested a 46-year-old man for reportedly murdering his wife due to an excess salt in his breakfast.  Witnessing the assault, the couple's 12-year-old son informed police that his father followed his mother, Nirmala, into the bedroom, yelling about salt, and began hitting her. In some other recent cases, a...