A new UN report warns that women worldwide have only 64% of the legal rights of men, highlighting major gaps in justice systems, weak law enforcement, and rising violence against women and girls. On International Women’s Day 2026, the United Nations delivered a message that was anything but celebratory. UN Women issued a global alert…
The journey of Aamir Khan shows how cinema, education, and social advocacy can create meaningful change beyond entertainment. Through films like Taare Zameen Par and initiatives like the Paani Foundation, he has promoted inclusive education, water conservation, and gender justice. Born in Mumbai on March 14, 1965, Aamir Khan came from a family steeped in…
President Droupadi Murmu launched four women-centric welfare schemes in Delhi, including Delhi Lakhpati Bitiya Yojana, Saheli Pink Smart Card, free LPG cylinders, and direct benefit transfers, aiming to empower women from birth to adulthood. President Droupadi Murmu officially launched four landmark women-centric welfare schemes for the Delhi government on Monday at a grand event titled…
Telangana launches MoUs to empower orphaned youth with aviation and polytechnic skills, supports girls’ employability via FICCI FLO, and enhances early childhood education through Azim Premji University training for Anganwadi teachers. The Government of Telangana on Monday announced a series of Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) aimed at empowering orphaned youth with industry-ready skills and upgrading…
The UN warns it could take 286 years to achieve legal equality for women worldwide, as International Women’s Day 2026 highlights the global justice crisis and the urgent need for access to justice. As International Women’s Day approaches, the United Nations sounds its loudest alarm yet on the global legal gap threatening half the world’s…
The Allahabad High Court clarified that interfaith marriages are not prohibited under the Uttar Pradesh Prohibition of Unlawful Conversion of Religion Act, 2021, as the law targets only forced or fraudulent conversions. Key Highlights The Allahabad High Court has clarified that interfaith marriages are not prohibited under the state’s anti-conversion law. The court granted protection…
Thirty-five UK women entrepreneurs, led by Emma Sayle, are driving a 1,000km Chennai-to-Goa rickshaw rally to raise funds for education, women’s health and empowerment projects in India. A unique cross-country road rally organised by UK women entrepreneurs is set to roll out on March 3 from Chennai and head to Goa. The 1,000-kilometre journey has…
The Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation has approved 33% reservation for women in future recruitments, marking a major step toward gender equity, inclusive governance, and institutional reform in urban administration. The decision of the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation to approve a thirty three percent reservation for women in all future recruitments marks a significant milestone in the city’s…
Nirmal Initiative’s Sukhawati program addresses Child Sexual Abuse (CSA) through a whole-school, community-oriented approach, emphasizing safe spaces, teacher training, and child empowerment. It uses an intersectional lens to tackle caste, gender, disability, and social inequalities, promoting prevention, disclosure, and support. The framework fosters human dignity, fraternity, and community, aiming to transform school and societal ecosystems…
The POCSO Act, 2012 protects children from sexual abuse, exploitation, and harassment, introducing child-friendly procedures and strict penalties. Despite amendments, fast-track courts, and government initiatives, challenges like low conviction rates, delayed trials, and poor rehabilitation persist. Landmark judgments have strengthened child-centric protections, but gaps remain in enforcement and infrastructure. A shift toward survivor-focused and preventive…
