These women have set out to empower humanistic political leaders of tomorrow
Powerful women from South Asia and the diaspora discuss innovative approaches for empowering humanistic leaders who put people before politics.
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These educationists are equipping South Asian children for a digital future
Educationists from South Asia discuss how to prepare children for the demands of a digital world, and the role that technology can play in innovative learning.
Financial independence is the key to women’s equality and freedom: Saloni Chopra
Actor, entrepreneur and author Saloni Chopra believes financial empowerment of women is the primary way to defeat patriarchal mindsets in South Asia.
These web warriors are arming girls and young women with internet tools and infrastructure
Four web warriors came together from across South Asia to talk about why arming girls and young women with internet tools is the key to women’s empowerment.
“The human, financial, social and cultural cost of conflict is not sustainable any longer”
New York-based impact-investment consultant Fawzia Naqvi talks about her decade of travel and work in India as a woman of Pakistani origin.
“Reservations create a paradigm that is required for women to enter the mainstream” – Vani Tripathi Tikoo
Actor-producer and socio-political activist Vani Tripathi Tikoo talks about the challenges that are faced by women trying to enter politics in India.
Why South Asian “traditions” need to be redefined to ensure equality and justice
For South Asians, tradition is everything, but traditions and customs can also be cruel, misogynistic, divisive and inhumane. It’s time for new ones, say these scholars and activists.
“Feminism has no gender; anyone can be a feminist” – Nandita Das
Actor-director Nandita Das believes the roots of gender discrimination lie in childhood, and feminism needs to focus on boys and men.
Women most affected by conflict but left out of peace negotiations: Policy analyst Dr Radha Kumar
Author and policy analyst Dr Radha Kumar believes the role of women’s groups in peacebuilding is largely disregarded by lawmakers.
“Afghanistan is going back to an era where women are silenced again”
Speaking at South Asia Union Summit Led by Women, Afghan-origin journalist Najiba Laima Kasraee and policy researcher Mariam Safi voiced concerns about the future of Afghan women under the Taliban.
Peacebuilder Dr Scilla Elworthy opens South Asia Union Summit Led by Women
Author, peacebuilder and three-time Nobel Peace Prize nominee Dr Scilla Elworthy inaugurates eShe’s South Asia Union Summit Led by Women.
eShe invites you to South Asia Union Summit Led by Women
Join in as eminent women from around the world come together to seek solutions for peace, gender equality and a unified South Asia.
This foundation aims to create work opportunities for women in India’s hills
On a mission to empower Indian women in the Himalayas with work and job opportunities, Giri Foundation announced the launch of its India chapter this week.
eShe’s South Asia Union Summit Led by Women: Register Now
Join in as eminent women from around the world come together to seek solutions for peace, gender equality and a unified South Asia.
eShe Book Launch: ‘Everything Changed After That: 25 Women, 25 Stories’
eShe’s first book ‘Everything Changed After That: 25 Women, 25 Stories’ was launched at a virtual event on 25th February attended by all 25 authors.
“The Inclusivity of Heritage and Divisiveness of Politics”: The Art & Design Panel at eShe Peace Summit
The panel titled ‘Documenting Heritage: Keeping Bonds Alive Through Art and Design’ at eShe Indo-Pak Peace Summit saw a fascinating discussion on shared heritage and the unfortunate outcome of conflict.
“Women Who Build Peace Are Disobedient, Difficult” – Dr Meenakshi Gopinath in Conversation with Dr Scilla Elworthy
Two globally renowned names in peace-building came together at eShe Indo-Pak Peace Summit Led by Women to discuss the role of women in peace.
“Things Have Begun to Converge, Paradoxically, Between India and Pakistan” – Award-winning Filmmaker Sabiha Sumar
Multiple award-winning filmmaker and Sundance alumnus Sabiha Sumar spoke to eShe’s Aekta Kapoor at eShe Indo-Pak Peace Summit Led by Women.
Workshop Video: How to Understand Your Biases and Stop Being Played by Technology
Watch Google News Initiative India Network Trainer Shweta Bhandral’s workshop on news verification and recognizing our own cognitive biases that make us fall for propaganda.
“The Youth Want to Transcend Borders and Tap Into a New Audience” – Business & Culture Panel at eShe Peace Summit
The panel ‘Trust Economy’ saw stimulating conversations about history, heritage, and even conflict-resolution and the meaning of democracy.
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