Did you know how women suffer?
More than five women or girls are killed every hour by someone in their own family. Almost one in three women have been subjected to physical and/or sexual violence at…
Defence Minister approves Maternity, Child Care Leaves for women soldiers, sailors & air warriors in Armed Forces
Staff Reporter Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has approved a proposal for an extension of the rules for Maternity, Child Care and Child Adoption Leaves for women soldiers, sailors and air…
When will we start caring for our caregivers?
By SHOBHA SHUKLA A Lancet Commission report investigating the nexus of “Women, power, and cancer” says that “patriarchy dominates cancer care, research, and policy making.” The report underlines that “women…
18 lakh accounts under Mahila Samman Savings opened within six months of its launch
AMN / WEB DESK Over 18 lakh accounts to the tune of over 11 thousand crore rupees have been opened under Mahila Samman Savings Certificate 2023 across the country. Communication…
Reservation for Women, an International Perspective
By Nirendra Dev At the time when a modified version of Women Reservation Bill has been introduced in the new building of Indian parliament, it is pertinent to reflect the…
New Delhi G-20 declaration bring about good omen for women
By ANDALIB AKHTER While the New Delhi Declaration of the G20 is seen as a big diplomatic triumph for India, it has also brought a good omen for the women…
Women empowerment crucial for upliftment of country and society: President Murmu
It is said that ‘behind’ every successful man, there is a woman but today it should be said that ‘beside’ every successful man, there is a woman By Andalib Akhter…
Challenging the Stereotypes in Advertising
Unstereotype Alliance set to eradicate outdated stereotypes in advertising Asad Mirza Unstereotype Alliance; an initiative of the UN Women is an effort to bring together the advertising doyens and corporate…
World Breastfeeding Week: 1-7 August, This year theme is “Let’s make breastfeeding at work, work”
You shouldn’t require superpowers to juggle breastfeeding and work; WHO AMN / WEB DESK More than half a billion working women are not given essential maternity protections in national laws…
Admiral Lisa Franchetti becomes first woman to lead US Navy
Admiral Lisa Franchetti has become first woman in history to serve as the Chief of Naval Operations and member of Joint Chiefs of Staff. Franchetti, who is currently serving as…