Hency Thacker

Mandatory CSR in India has made a significant contribution in addressing various social issues. It has been making an effort to tie loose ends by working in every sector, including health, skilling, education, women empowerment, malnutrition, and so on. However, the general pattern that has been observed suggests that the majority of CSR projects...

The CoP 25 (Conference of Parties) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) in Madrid, ran for two extra days but ended in disappointment over the most pressing issues as no deal was reached on the 2020 climate action goals. Longest UN climate talks end with no deal on carbon markets When the...

The relevance and importance of corporate social responsibility (CSR) is highly significant today in this capitalist economy, to ensure the sustainability of life and business in the future. Mallen Baker defines CSR as, "It is about how companies manage the business processes to produce an overall positive impact on society." According to the United Nations, "Corporate...

Social media has become highly relevant in every aspect of life today. From posting pictures of oneself to displaying one’s talent, from teaching to inspiring, from connecting to governing, social media plays a key role in the daily life of every individual. The tool which was once used for recreational purposes is now a...

10th December is marked as Human Rights Day across the world in celebration of the signing of The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR). The milestone document, drafted by representatives from different legal and cultural backgrounds and different countries, was signed by all the 192 members of the UN. Human rights are rights inherent to all human...

CSR mandate in India has given space for new businesses to exist – the CSR consulting and implementing agencies. These agencies are responsible for coordinating with the corporates and non-profits. They also assist the corporates in selecting the best projects suitable for their brand and even implementing them. According to a report, CSR spending by...

Orange the World campaign launched by the UN, is a multi-year effort aimed at preventing and eliminating violence against women and girls, will focus on the issue of rape as a specific form of harm committed against women and girls in times of peace or war. Millions of Social Media posts have been made...

The rapists and murderers of recently killed veterinarian doctor from Hyderabad were shot dead in a police encounter by the Telangana Police on December 6, 2019. While the city is celebrating the deaths of these criminals, the Unnao rape survivor is still fighting for her life in the hospital after being set ablaze, a...

Volunteering is seen as a philanthropic activity that is intended to benefit others. However, benefits of volunteering are not only limited to the immediate beneficiaries but also to volunteers, society and the nation as a whole. Let us understand how this is. Uplifting The Lives of Underprivileged This the most obvious direct benefit of volunteering. When...

According to a report by Thomson Reuters Foundation, India is the most dangerous place in the world to be a woman in. It is a shame to recognize that even war-torn countries such as Afghanistan and Syria are faring better than us. Gender-based violence is one of the biggest hurdles which is holding India back...

Women have always been portrayed as their own enemy. Owing to the patriarchal upbringing, they always had to fight for their rights, often against other women. Not only has this made the women cynical towards other women, but also competitive. Women empowerment is an important factor in the development of any nation. In order to...

Violence against women has become a grave cause of concern all around the world. From domestic violence to eve-teasing, women have been subjected to a lot of negative actions which has put their safety and peace of mind in jeopardy. In the era of digitalization, technology is often employed to solve problems in every arena,...