The burden of poverty weighs down heavier on girls and women in India than it does on the opposite sex. An Oxfam report on inequality published in January revealed that in the workplace, women still receive 34% less wages than their male counterparts for the same work. And as you go further down the social ladder, things get worse. “When …
In a message to mark the International Day of Rural Women, observed annually on 15 October, the UN chief said that “listening to rural women and amplifying their voices is central to spreading knowledge about climate change and urging governments, businesses and community leaders to act.” The theme for this year’s celebration is “Rural Women and Girls Building Climate Resistance.” …
In a message to mark the International Day of Rural Women, observed annually on 15 October, the UN chief said that “listening to rural women and amplifying their voices is central to spreading knowledge about climate change and urging governments, businesses and community leaders to act.” The theme for this year’s celebration is “Rural Women and Girls Building Climate Resistance.” Mr Guterres added …
“According to Menstrual Hygiene Alliance of India (MHAI) there are almost 336 million menstruating women in India, of which 36% use disposable sanitary pads summing up to 121 million. India has approximately 12.3 billion disposable sanitary napkins to be taken care of every year, and a majority of these are non-biodegradable. Most of these sanitary napkins are made of synthetic …
As Punjab struggles to extend its forest cover from 6.86 per cent of its total geographical area to 20 per cent despite launching several plantation drives, a village in the remote Talwara block of Hoshiarpur district has been showing a highly cost-effective and time-saving way to enhance ‘green cover’. The village uses women with a small self help group (SHG) …
