gender equality

The 2025 Gender Snapshot reveals that women remain disproportionately affected by poverty, hunger, unpaid care, and underrepresentation in leadership. With just five years left to achieve the SDGs, progress on …

This article explains the key laws for women in India, their scope, and how they protect women’s rights in real life — from safety and dignity to equal pay and …

The Odisha Government’s move to allow women to work night shifts in private establishments is being celebrated for its progressiveness. But a deeper look reveals a layered story—of delayed rights, …

From canvas bags to climate anxiety, women are disproportionately impacted by the emotional toll of climate change. This article unpacks the rising phenomenon of eco guilt and anxiety in women, …

UN Women marks 15 years of leading the global fight for gender equality. From law reforms and budget wins to new calls for urgent global action, this article breaks down …

Celebrating Maharashtra-based activist Varsha Deshpande’s global honour for her pioneering work combating gender-biased sex selection and uplifting marginalized women, this article traces her journey from grassroots mobilization to policy advocacy.

Despite global progress in gender equality, a new UN Women report finds that 103 countries have never had a woman in their top executive office. This article explores why women …

A UN Women study warns of a $420 billion annual shortfall in finance for gender equality in developing nations. We break down the implications and explore how proper investment and care …

The Centre has launched the Gender Budgeting Knowledge Hub alongside a ₹4.49 lakh crore allocation for 2025–26. While the portal centralises data and tools, its real impact will depend on …

Bangladesh’s move to include women’s unpaid care and domestic work in its GDP is more than a policy shift—it is a call to value the invisible. This article analyses the …