Women Empowerment

Indian Official At 'UN Women' Dismissed Over Alleged Sexual Misconduct

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday September 19, 2018

In the strongest disciplinary measure available within staff rules in the United Nations, an Indian national employed in the UN agency for gender equality and women empowerment has been dismissed after an investigation determined he engaged in sexual misconduct.

Indian At UN Gender Equality Agency Faces Action For "Sexual Misconduct"

India News | Press Trust of India | Sunday September 2, 2018

An investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct against an Indian national employed in the UN agency for gender equality and women empowerment has been completed and steps have been taken to initiate "appropriate action" against him.

End Of Driving Ban Will Boost Women's Economic Role In Saudi Arabia

World News | Agence France-Presse | Thursday June 21, 2018

The end of a decades-old female driving ban is expected to bring an economic windfall for millions of Saudi women, making it easier for them to work and do business.

5 Things A Woman Should Never Do For A Man, Or Anyone Else

Simar Rana | Wednesday April 11, 2018

As women, we are quick to give up on our own passions and identities. But there are some things you shouldn't have to do for anyone

Katrina Kaif Asks A Hard Question: 'Do I Really Support Women As Much As I Can?'

Entertainment | Tuesday March 20, 2018

"Sometimes, I honestly feel that do we really support our contemporaries?" said Katrina Kaif

Saudi Women Will Drive But Face Bumpy Road To Empowerment

World News | AFP | Tuesday March 6, 2018

Mervat Bukhari, a force of nature draped head-to-toe in Islamic niqab, braved insults and taunts to become the first Saudi woman to work at a gas station, something unimaginable not long ago.

Now, Saudi Women Don't Need Male Permission To Start Own Business

World News | Agence France-Presse | Sunday February 18, 2018

Women in Saudi Arabia can now open their own businesses without the consent of a husband or male relative, as the kingdom pushes to expand a fast-growing private sector.

How This Man Financially Empowered Women of a Madhya Pradesh Village

Business | NDTV Profit Team | Saturday November 25, 2017

Gautam Karelia taught ten women of Madhya Pradesh's Diken village about opening of Jan Dhan account

'Pakistan Girl' Takes Aim At Corrupt Cops And Domestic Abuse

World News | Agence France-Presse | Tuesday September 19, 2017

The new "Pakistan Girl" comic series is based on Sarah, a normal teenager with a pet cat who discovers she has superhuman powers after waking from a coma caused by a blast in her village.

Triple Talaq Verdict A Milestone For Women Empowerment, Says Yogi Adityanath

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday August 22, 2017

The Uttar Pradesh government said today that the Supreme Court's judgement on triple talaq was a "milestone" for women empowerment and will strengthen the secular foundation of the country.

Women In Manufacturing, May Your Tribe Increase, Say Two-Wheeler Makers

India News | Press Trust of India | Sunday July 9, 2017

Across the shop floors of Hero MotoCorp, Bajaj Auto and Yamaha - traditionally male bastions - women are taking up tools.

Richer India Empowers Women But Ranks Of Baby Girls Barely Budge

Jacqueline Thorpe, Bloomberg | Thursday June 22, 2017

Toronto: A richer India is bringing more cell phones, bank accounts and schooling to women but other signs of female advancement in the $2 trillion economy remain patchy, including the most basic: births. First, the good news. Education levels among women have risen in the past 10 years, according to the government’s National Family Health Survey...

Former JMI Faculty Member Receives Highest French Honour

Education | Edited by Shihabudeen Kunju S | Thursday June 15, 2017

She was nominated for the honour by the French President in recognition of her lifelong commitment to Child Protection and Women Empowerment

#EmpoweredNari: Focus On Women-led Development, Tweets PM Narendra Modi. Twitter Agrees

| Tuesday May 30, 2017

New Delhi: #EmpoweredNari was Tuesday morning’s top trending topic on social networking site Twitter after Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweeted an infographic with caption, “Focus on women-led development” and hashtag #EmpoweredNari. In its three-year rule, the current BJP-led government at the Centre has launched several schemes for the emp...

Ivanka Trump Says Saudi Progress On Women 'Encouraging'

World News | Agence France-Presse | Sunday May 21, 2017

US President Donald Trump's daughter Ivanka Trump said Sunday that ultra-conservative Saudi Arabia has made "encouraging" progress in empowering women but more freedom is needed.