Tag: Women Empowerment
UN Women applauds passage of India’s Women’s Reservation Bill
UN said the passage of the bill “set a global example,” adding that it is a victory for gender equality advocates across the globe
India’s lower house votes to reserve third of seats for women
The proposed law would reserve one-third of seats in India's lower house and state assemblies for women once it takes effect
Catholic sisters help Indian girls to overcome failed child marriages
In the past 13 years, the college trained 650 women as nursing aids and found them jobs in hospitals or in city households as home nurses.
Indian nun’s short film goes international
Sister Josefina filmed the movie at St. John the Evangelist School in Marol, Andheri, where she was the principal for five years
Consecrated life is sacrificial sharing of spiritual motherhood
"For those who feel religious life is a burden, recollect the moments when you experienced love and happiness from God."
Nun rape survivor returns to court in India
"I am left alone and feel lonely. Sometimes it is good to be alone. Jesus is my force and strength but I am a mortal human," the nun said.
Michelle Yeoh urges women to resist being ‘put in a box’
The Malaysian star returned to themes that had been staples of her awards season interviews
Banned from school, Afghan girls turn to madrassas
The number of Islamic schools has grown across Afghanistan since the Taliban returned to power in August 2021
Women’s march for equality and justice
What is needed is not only belief in the rights of women and children but action for a change of mind and heart among men and women
Thousands of women rally in Pakistan despite legal hurdles
Videos posted on social media showed several police officers baton charging participants as they tried to join the demonstration
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