gender equality

Women in the EU still earn 11.1% less per hour than men on average. The gap has narrowed, but pay secrecy, pension inequality and weak accountability continue to hurt women’s …

Australia and the UK have released a joint statement after their third strategic dialogue on gender equality, calling for coordinated global action on women’s rights, gender-based violence, security and climate …

New research shows women’s leadership gains are beginning to slip. The decline reveals deeper problems in succession planning, sponsorship, feeder roles and enterprise decision-making.

Care work keeps the world running. UN Women’s latest care economy factsheet shows why investing in care systems can create jobs, reduce women’s unpaid workload and strengthen economies.

Nirbhay Chetna is a Ministry of Panchayati Raj initiative to sensitise over 17.5 lakh male elected representatives on women’s safety, dignity and gender equality.

Freelancing promises freedom, but not always fairness. A 2026 report found that women freelancers charge 19% less per hour than men. This article explores why the gap persists and what …

A national SCBA survey of women legal professionals in India documents the lived realities of women at the Bar. The findings show bias, burnout, poor infrastructure and leadership barriers, but …

The Supreme Court has reminded the Union and States that menstrual hygiene rights cannot remain a courtroom declaration. For schoolgirls, the right must translate into free sanitary products, usable toilets, …

The gender pay gap will not close through promises alone. Australia’s decision to publicly release employer-level pay gap data shows how transparency can turn workplace equality from a private claim …

Kerala has proposed Project Menstrual Dignity, a policy that could give schoolgirls up to three days of menstrual leave every month with weekend catch-up classes. The move marks an important …