Page 3 - Gender Equality
A feminist renunciation
Book review of Why I am Not a Hindu Woman
 "A feminist renunciation")
US Congress clears $25 million for democracy, gender programmes in Pakistan
The US Congress on Tuesday approved USD 25 million civilian aid package for Pakistan to strengthen democracy and promote women's rights in the South Asian country
 "US Congress clears $25 million for democracy, gender programmes in Pakistan")
World Coronavirus Dispatch: Zambia's default sparks fears of debt tsunami
Pandemic puts AIDS-related gains at risk, Museum of London asks citizens to share Covid dreams, virus revives debate on value of high-stake exams, and other pandemic-related news across the globe
 "World Coronavirus Dispatch: Zambia's default sparks fears of debt tsunami")
American Express commits $1 bn to promote racial, gender equality
The company also said it intends to double its spending on diverse and minority-owned suppliers in the United States, as well as provide grants to non-profit organizations by the end of 2024
 "American Express commits $1 bn to promote racial, gender equality")
Apprentice hiring: Over a third of firms are gender neutral, open to LGBTQ
Covid-19 pandemic impacts hiring, with more resilient sectors reporting strong sentiment even as others appear to have reduced appointments
 "Apprentice hiring: Over a third of firms are gender neutral, open to LGBTQ")
Genex to provide FD of Rs 11,000 to girl child to promote gender equality
Genex Child Development Programme, that works on gender equality, said it will provide a fixed deposit of Rs 11,000 to every girl child born in India, whose parents register for the initiative
 "Genex to provide FD of Rs 11,000 to girl child to promote gender equality")
Oil and gas sector's CEOs club gains a rare new member: A woman
Premier Oil, Chrysaor's reverse merger will double the no. of women holding the top job at London-listed oil firms to 2
 "Oil and gas sector's CEOs club gains a rare new member: A woman")
Coronavirus reversed fragile progress on gender equality: UN chief
Although input prices rose at the sharpest pace in nearly two years, firms have cut prices of their goods for four months to boost demand
 "Coronavirus reversed fragile progress on gender equality: UN chief")
Put gender equality at the heart of post-Covid-19 economic recovery: ILO
Improving their working conditions will have a significant impact on many women workers, given the large numbers who work in the care sector
 "Put gender equality at the heart of post-Covid-19 economic recovery: ILO")
Empty promises: Diversity pledges won't change workplaces, here's what will
Training can actually harm workplace relationships, while mentoring places the burden of changing the system on those disadvantaged by it and with the least influence over it
 "Empty promises: Diversity pledges won't change workplaces, here's what will")
Nearly 1.8 million unsafe abortions averted in 2019, says Harsh Vardhan
Vardhan, while chairing a virtual meeting on the occasion of World Population Day, also said that this was achieved due to substantial investment in the family planning programme
 "Nearly 1.8 million unsafe abortions averted in 2019, says Harsh Vardhan")
India's sex ratio at birth improves; Delhi the worst-performing state
Latest data shows improvement after four consecutive years of decline
 "India's sex ratio at birth improves; Delhi the worst-performing state")
Advertisers push inclusion cart on Women's Day but is it just tokenism?
Women's Day (March 8) saw brands across categories put their best gender-aware or 'woke' message forward. But in the clutter, the message is getting diluted.
 "Advertisers push inclusion cart on Women's Day but is it just tokenism?")
Hard-sell on Women's Day
The anniversary has become a commercialised event
 "Hard-sell on Women's Day")
Women in India Inc: Representation remains poor despite regulatory push
Currently, about 43 companies in the top 500 are yet to appoint women independent directors
 "Women in India Inc: Representation remains poor despite regulatory push")
Only 15% R&D workforce are women: Kovind at launch of equality initiatives
Kovind recalled how women scientists played a critical role in ISRO's Mangalyaan and Chandrayaan 2
 "Only 15% R&D workforce are women: Kovind at launch of equality initiatives")
Kovind hails efforts of judiciary in pursuing goal of gender justice
He also referred to the role of the judiciary in harmonising environmental protection and sustainable development
Equality at home
The march for the equality of the sexes seems to fall apart at the family hearth
 "Equality at home")
Brands plough the gender track, chase relevance and an image makeover
Several new campaigns challenge the popular narrative around machismo. Is this real change or opportunism on the part of the brands, ask experts
 "Brands plough the gender track, chase relevance and an image makeover")
India Inc: Women got only 37 out of every 100 new jobs created in FY19
They form less than ten per cent of the workforce in many companies
 "India Inc: Women got only 37 out of every 100 new jobs created in FY19")
