Women’s Rights

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 …

An AIDWA survey of 9,000 women across India has revealed how microfinance loans—once hailed as tools of empowerment—have become debt traps. With interest rates as high as 26%, harassment from …

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 …

Jaipur’s Dhol Ka Badh is not just a patch of trees—it is a 100-acre lifeline that cools the city, supplies oxygen, and sustains biodiversity. Yet, the state government has begun …

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.

As India’s rural landscape changes, women are taking over farms—but still remain excluded from land titles, policy frameworks, and decision-making. This article explores the realities of India’s growing female agricultural …

Nepal has joined the growing list of countries eliminating taxes on sanitary pads. This verdict, sparked by a petition from two law students, is being celebrated as a win for …

The Supreme Court of India has ruled that maternity leave is not a negotiable benefit but a woman’s reproductive right—even for the third child. This game-changing verdict challenges restrictive state …

Despite progressive maternity leave policies in India, female bankers face significant challenges due to inadequate implementation and workplace biases.