India has announced that Graca Machel, a globally respected human rights advocate from Mozambique, will be conferred with the Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament and Development. The award recognises her lifelong contribution to peace-building, women’s rights, child welfare, and social justice across Africa and the world. The decision was taken by the Indira Gandhi…
The killing of 27-year-old Nikitha Godishala in the United States has once again raised serious questions about women’s safety, gendered violence, and the vulnerabilities faced by Indian women living abroad. The case is not just about an individual crime. It reflects deeper social, legal, and gender-related issues that cut across borders. Nikitha Godishala was a…
As the country moves towards its long-term goal of Viksit Bharat 2047, women empowerment is a key component of India’s developmental strategy. A society anchored by the fundamental ideals of liberty, equality and fraternity, defending the rights of women is not only a policy objective but a moral and national obligation. The Government of India,…
