Women & Child Welfare

The government of India has banned commercial surrogacy by passing The Surrogacy (Regulation) Bill 2016 which makes payment for surrogacy a punishable offence. Commercial...

Women have always been advised by the conservatives that they should stay at home rather than stepping out for their safety. Home is considered...

Conversation on menstruation has been a taboo for decades in India. In the last few years, with Sabarimala judgement and the film Padman, the...

Adolescence is one of the most important phases of a child’s life. The experiences that children undergo during this phase have a long-lasting impact...

A new anti-abortion law passed on 15th May, 2019, in Alabama of the United States of America is a major blow on women empowerment,...

As per the baseline study for the Honeywell Safe Schools Program, 20% of parents surveyed fear eve teasing and 19% fear bullying as the...

It has been proved that extra income in the hands of women leads to significant and positive changes in human development since it is...

By Ami Misra, Programme Specialist, National CSR Hub, Tata Institute of Social Sciences Women’s empowerment is a buzzword in contemporary times. However, the nuances of...

Globally, it is estimated that women earn 77% of what men earn. While data from 37 countries show the gender pay gap is slowly...

Mastek Foundation annual fundraiser witnessed Mumbai citizens not only enjoy good music concert but come forward and donate enthusiastically to support Parivaar.  Mastek Foundation...

Ahead of Mother's Day, here are some statistics on a particular condition affecting mothers that will blow your mind. Postpartum depression affects nearly 20%...

Globally, a digital divide separates not only rich and poor but also men and women. Most countries have some distance to travel to open...