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.
Category: Voices
“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.
“She lives through the generations she ignited!” Tributes for Kamla Bhasin from around the world
Friends and fellow activists from around the world share their heartfelt tributes to Kamla Bhasin, an icon of peace, feminism and social justice in South Asia.
Indian government has failed to protect Dalit women from caste-based sexual violence, says NCWL
The National Council of Women Leaders has released a series of recommendations for India’s government on tackling gender-based violence targeting Dalit women and girls.
New fellowship offers high-school girls the chance to learn from India’s top business leaders
Author-entrepreneur Varsha Adusumilli has tied up with eminent personalities from India’s corporate and creative sectors for the Wonder Girls Student Leaders Fellowship.
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.
Meet the Bird Steward Behind the Viral Photo of a Bird Feeding a Cigarette Stub to Her Chick
Bird steward Karen Mason on why she wants to save the birds on Florida’s coasts and her viral photo of a bird feeding her chick a cigarette stub.
Her Global Platform Empowers Women Artists with Visibility and Finance
Michigan-based artist and entrepreneur Svitlana Martynjuk is determined to facilitate fair representation of women in the global art scene.
Fear, Grief, Inequality: Two Artists Give a Glimpse into Their Pandemic Art
Two young Indian painters Aditi Purwar and Shivangi Kalra take us through the ups and downs of their artistic journeys through the pandemic.
I’ve Forgotten What School Feels Like, But I Value My Friendships More Than Ever
High-schooler Lakshyaa Arya recounts her mental and emotional trauma during India’s second Covid wave and the lessons she learnt.
“To Survive, Women Have Had to Deny Their Power” – Nirupama Subramanian
Leadership coach Nirupama Subramanian is using Indian archetypes that were used to suppress women as a source of energy to empower them instead.
Winning Despite the Odds: South Asian Women Athletes Show the Way
Victories at the Tokyo Olympics by Indian sportswomen mask the fact that the obstacles South Asian women athletes face are far greater than their male counterparts.
God on the Tip of Our Tongues: How the Pandemic Normalised Spiritual Discourse
Religious references are making their way into everyday conversations, and spiritual discourse has become commonplace in the pandemic, writes Aekta Kapoor.
The (Erased) Histories of Women Doctors in India
India’s pioneering women doctors have made it to a new book by Kavitha Rao and even a Google Doodle, but the ground reality remains that there are no hospitals or medical colleges named after women doctors in India.
SABERA Awards 2021 Dates and Jury Announced, eShe to Be Partner
The SABERA Awards acknowledge responsible businesses, social enterprises and purpose-driven leaders. This is the second time that eShe will be e-magazine partner.
‘Sara’S’ Movie Review: Abortion, Women’s Choices, and Unfulfilled Potential
While the central idea of the new Malayalam film Sara’S is a powerful one about a woman’s right to her body, the film misses its mark by ignoring vital aspects of an issue as complex as abortion.
How a Women’s Group in Uttarakhand Saved Their Village from Forest Fires
The long-term sustainable practices of a women’s self-help group in the hills of Kumaon served to protect the area from the wrath of this year’s forest fires.
Entrepreneurs Tanu Ganguly and Suparnaa Chadda on Following One’s Heart: ‘The Brown Box’ ep.5
In episode 5 of ‘The Brown Box’ podcast for eShe, host Rani Jeyaraj speaks to media entrepreneurs Suparnaa Chadda and Tanu Ganguly on carving their own path in life, driven by the will to create value in the world.
Recognising the Economic Value of Housework Can Pave the Way to Gender Justice
It is high time that methods are devised to estimate the monetary value of household tasks so that women are empowered socially and financially, writes gender economist Prof Dr Rameeza A Rasheed.
These 11 ‘Listening Hearts’ Are Giving Free Mental and Emotional Support During India’s Covid Crisis
Life coach Nasreen Khan got together a group of counsellors, coaches and therapists to support those facing loss and grief during India’s second Covid wave.
