gender equality
Supreme Court Justice Highlights Greater Digital Dangers Faced by Girl Children in India
Oct 13, 2025 01:03 am CST
Supreme Court Justice JB Pardiwala emphasizes that girl children face heightened vulnerability in cyberspace, calling for stronger legal protections and grassroots action. Speaking at a UNICEF India consultation, he stressed that effective change requires addressing gender bias at home first, noting that current investigative methods are inadequate for digital crimes targeting girls.
Supreme Court Justice Advocates for Girls' Right to Thrive Amidst Concerning Sex Ratio Statistics in India
Oct 12, 2025 09:36 am CST
Justice BV Nagarathna highlights critical challenges facing India's girl children, from birth discrimination to educational barriers, emphasizing that true gender equality requires girls to thrive rather than merely survive. The Supreme Court judge calls for comprehensive interventions addressing nutritional care, education access, and elimination of child marriage to create an enabling environment for girls across India.
Japan's First Woman PM: Sanae Takaichi's Conservative Rise to Power in Japanese Politics
Oct 05, 2025 02:58 am CST
Sanae Takaichi has made history as Japan's Liberal Democratic Party leader and soon-to-be first female prime minister. Despite breaking gender barriers in politics, her conservative stance on traditional values, hawkish foreign policy, and alignment with Shinzo Abe's vision signals continuity rather than change in Japanese governance. Her journey from heavy-metal drummer to powerful political figure offers insights into Japan's complex relationship with gender equality and conservative politics.
Breaking the Glass Ceiling: Global Leaders Rally for First Female UN Secretary-General After 80 Years of Male Leadership
Sep 27, 2025 02:22 am CST
After eight decades of exclusively male leadership, world leaders at the 80th UN General Assembly are intensifying calls for the first female UN Secretary-General to succeed Antonio Guterres in 2026. With strong endorsements for candidates like Chile's Michelle Bachelet, this historic push highlights the organization's commitment to gender equality in global diplomacy and its highest office.
Tamil Nadu Minister Highlights Economic Disparity and Women's Empowerment Gap Between North and South India
Sep 26, 2025 11:58 pm CST
Tamil Nadu Industries Minister TRB Rajaa claims Uttar Pradesh depends on Tamil Nadu's tax contributions while highlighting the southern state's superior economic growth rate of 11.19% compared to the national average. He also emphasizes Tamil Nadu's progressive stance on women's education and employment, noting that 43% of women factory workers in India's organized sector come from Tamil Nadu, reflecting century-long social reforms driven by the Dravidian movement.
Women Face Higher Risk From AI In Workforce Than Men: UN Report
Sep 22, 2025 05:34 pm CST
Nearly 28 per cent of jobs held by women worldwide are at risk from artificial intelligence, compared to 21 per cent of men's jobs, according to a United Nations report.