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Indie filmmaker Madhureeta Anand used a personal incidence of violence to work towards safety in public spaces for others. She was walking down a prominent street in her city New Delhi at a reasonable hour when an unknown armed assailant attacked her. There was no way Madhureeta could recognise the man if she ever...

It is very important to empower women and girls to secure their futures. An educated and independent woman is more likely to ensure her safety and seek help in the face of violence or exploitation. Therefore in the fight to eliminate violence against women, the aspect of educating and empowering women and girls plays...

November 25th is observed as International Day for Elimination of Violence against Women. The day is an initiative of the United Nations General Assembly and is aimed at preventing and eliminating the instances of violence in all forms that women are subjected to around the world. According to the United Nations, violence against women and...

Improving the health of mothers, babies and young children is among the most important public health goals. Mother and child health determines the well-being of the next generation and can help predict future public health challenges for families, communities, and the health care system. Top initiatives for mother and child health Here are some of the...

According to a new study, if there is more competition in the market among companies, they tend to spend even more on Corporate Social Responsibility. A research paper authored by Prof. Ross Levine from the University of California, Berkeley – Haas School of Business, Wenzhi Ding and Chen Lin from the University of Hong Kong...

Every November 20th is poignant for the queer community; it is a day for honouring the memory of trans persons who have lost their lives due to violence. Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDOR) today is a reminder that transphobia is very much alive and present in the “woke” new millennium. What is Transgender Day of...

Responsible business behaviour is no more an option, but the need of the hour. With the rising threat of global warming and the effects of it on the global climate, it has become extremely important for the countries of the world to keep a check on their carbon emissions. Accountability of Businesses to behave Responsibly...

17th November is celebrated as National Journalism Day in India every year. The day is aimed at the promotion of freedom of speech, thoughts and virtues as well as the role of media in shaping our society. Role of Journalism in Development of Indian Society Journalism plays a role of mediator between the public and policymakers....

Diversity and Inclusion. Employee engagement and satisfaction. LGBT allyship and tolerance. Social transformation and sustainable development. Wipro CSR comes out tops on all the beats that matter. In our ed#LetstalkCSR series, The CSR Journal explores the corporate social responsibility strategy and flagship programmes of the global IT, consulting and biz process services corporation which...

The CSR Committee is to corporate social responsibility what a ministry is to government. It bestows transparency, structure and direction to welfare initiatives. In its absence, there would be no internal mechanism for scrutiny. Compliance would be a matter of debate. There is a certain gravitas that the members lend. They ensure that the guidelines...

This will be the first Diwali in 100 years that will be celebrated during a raging pandemic. You and I may be safely ensconced at home with a box of sweets. However, for certain sections of society – senior citizens, families of migrants, those battling mental illness, ones lost their livelihood and others who...

If there is one upside to the reverse migration towards villages during the pandemic, it's the focus on rural employment. Both the government and the private sector are prioritising economic growth in the villages. While companies are moving their plants and manufacturing units out of the metros, the government seems to be propping up...