Menstrual health, not just Hygiene
HEALTH DESK The World Health Organization (WHO) and the UN Special Programme on Human Reproduction Programme (HRP) have made efforts to bring menstruation onto the global health agenda thanks to…
Training programme on Prevention of Sexual Harassment of Women and Children
AMN / WEB DESK An online training programme on ‘Prevention of Trafficking of Women & Children’ was organized for Officials of the Anganwadi Services Scheme at National Institute of Public…
Jamia conducts training programme for Delhi Police’s Special Unit for Women and Children
Staff Reporter The Department of Social Work, Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) in association with the Delhi Police’s Special Unit for Women and Children (SPUWAC) has started conducting refresher training programs…
Govt is working to upgrade mini-Anganwadis to full-fledged centres: Smriti Irani
AMN / WEB DESK Women and Child Development Minister Smriti Irani has said the government is working in a speedy manner to upgrade mini-Anganwadi centres to full-fledged Anganwadi centres. She…
One in six people facing infertility globally: WHO Report
Infertility is a disease of the male or female reproductive system, defined by the failure to achieve a pregnancy after 12 months or more of regular unprotected sexual intercourse. AMN…
First in India Transgender Man Gives Birth to Baby in Kerala
Both the baby and Zahhad, who delivered the child, are doing well, Zahhad’s partner Ziya Paval said. However, he declined reveal the gender of the newborn. AMN / WEB DESK…
Women Issue: Gender-based violence is one of the biggest human rights violation…
SHOBHA SHUKLA Although the world gave unprecedented attention to the COVID-19 pandemic, yet it has long ignored paying heed to one of the most widespread violations of human rights globally:…
Strong and healthy society is possible only with women empowerment: President Murmu
Staff Reporter President Droupadi Murmu has said that a strong and healthy society is not possible without women empowerment. She said, women empowerment is not just an issue of social…
Violence against women and girls is not cultural but criminal
By SHOBHA SHUKLA Violence against women and girls remains the most pervasive human rights violation around the world. It manifests itself in many forms: sexual violence, physical violence, emotional and…
Mother’s choice is ultimate in termination of pregnancy: High Court
In the present case, the petitioner sought to terminate her pregnancy after she found out that the foetus was suffering from certain cerebral abnormalities. AGENCIES The Delhi High Court today…