Women & Child Welfare

Every year, on October 11th, the world observes the International Day of the Girl Child. This day serves as a poignant reminder of the need to prioritize and promote the rights and well-being of girl children globally. In a nation as diverse and culturally rich as India, this observance carries significant weight, highlighting the...

Government school students across the state of Telengana will be able to start their day with a plate of hot breakfast from 24th October this year, the day which is observed as Vijayadashami or Dussehra in India. Following the footsteps of Tamil Nadu, Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao has announced the “Chief Minister’s Breakfast...

Menstrual hygiene – a practice that is very slowly gaining momentum among India’s underprivileged population mostly residing in rural areas and urban slums. Several non-profit organisations working across the country have taken up the responsibility to raise awareness on menstrual hygiene among those who need it the most, even though the task is not...

In a step to battle the issue of violence against women in the state, the Government of Chhattisgarh has issued an order as per which any person accused of rape, molestation or any other sexual offences or crimes against women and girls will be considered ineligible for government jobs. An order notifying about the...

Despite concerted global efforts, achieving gender equality by 2030, as outlined in the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), is proving to be a daunting challenge. The recently released UN Women and UN DESA report titled "Progress on the Sustainable Development Goals: The Gender Snapshot 2023" paints a distressing picture of the current state of gender...

In a world increasingly grappling with the impacts of climate change and environmental degradation, the United Nations Committee on the Rights of the Child has taken a significant stride by unveiling an extensive guide that places the spotlight on the intersection of children's rights and environmental concerns. This groundbreaking document, formally known as General...

With an aim to support talented school students from underprivileged background, the Government of Jharkhand is planning to host an exhibition-cum-sale of their artworks. In the exhibition, children will not only be able to showcase their artistic skills, but they will also be able to digitally market their creation and earn money from the...

Mumbai, 8 August 2023 – The CSR Journal is delighted to announce the official opening of applications for The CSR Journal Excellence Awards 2023, a momentous event commemorating a decade of dedicated efforts in advancing Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in India. Corporations across the nation are invited to participate in this prestigious event and...

As a newborn takes the first breath on earth, the first food or drink he/she gets introduced to is nothing else but mother’s breast milk, which is extremely crucial for the baby’s survival. Breast milk or colostrum is a thick, yellowish and sticky but highly nutritious secretion, which is extremely nutritious for the baby,...

In an effort to address the pressing challenges faced by migrant families and provide a safe and nurturing environment for their young children, the district administration in Kochi is set to launch a specialized creche dedicated exclusively to children aged up to six. With funding secured through corporate social responsibility (CSR) contributions from the...

Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and Andhra Pradesh are the top three states with the maximum number of children trafficked between 2016 and 2022, while national capital Delhi has seen an alarming 68 per cent rise from pre to post Covid times. These startling facts on child trafficking were revealed in a report released jointly by...

Telangana Police has a programme called SAHAS which aims to combat workplace sexual harassment and reduce vulnerabilities. The goal is to provide support for women who face sexual harassment at workplace through collaboration with prominent industrial organisations and associations. Workplace sexual harassment, like many other crimes against women, is often unreported or underreported. Even when...