SWATI (Science for Women- A Technology & Innovation) Portal
The SWATI Portal, short for Science for Women- A Technology & Innovation, is a significant initiative launched in New Delhi to acknowledge and promote the…
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International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation
The International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation, observed annually on February 6, is a global initiative to eradicate Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting (FGM/C).…
Alliance for Global Good-Gender Equity and Equality
The Alliance for Global Good-Gender Equity and Equality, launched at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland in January 2024, aims to promote gender equity…
Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act, 1956
The Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act of 1956, commonly known as ITPA, is an Indian legislation initially enacted to combat the trafficking of women and children…
Women’s Reservation Act, 2023: A Landmark Step Towards Gender Equality in Indian Politics
The passage of the Women's Reservation Bill, 2023, now known as the Women's Reservation Act, 2023 or the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, marks a histori…
Self Help Groups (SHGs) in India – Functions, Advantages & Disadvantages
Drone Scheme for Women SHGs: The Union Cabinet approved a scheme to provide drones to 15,000 women SHGs, with an outlay of Rs 1,261 crore for two year…
Fast Track Special Courts (FTSCs)
The recent extension of Fast Track Special Courts (FTSCs) by the Indian Union Cabinet underscores the ongoing commitment to expedite judicial processes in cases involving…
Surrogacy in India – Procedures, Laws, Challenges, Way Forward
A landmark ruling by the Supreme Court on October 18, 2023, permitted a woman suffering from Mayer-Rokitansky-Kuster-Hauser (MRKH) Syndrome, a conditi…
