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.
Tag: women’s empowerment
How Speaking Up Set Me Free from the Prison of My Past
Author and life coach Mala Mansukhani shares how expressing herself clearly and openly with her loved ones helped her deal with trauma and social ostracism.
Truths Pushed Through the Sieve of Fiction: Rijula Das on Her Debut Novel Set in Shonagachhi
Rijula Das’s new novel brings up many facets of Kolkata’s red-light district, from corruption and gender violence to the effect of demonetisation on the flesh trade.
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.
Croatian Study Finds 73 Percent of Women Have Faced Sexual Harassment at the Workplace
The problem of sexual harassment at the workplace is far more rampant than expected. A new study points at the systemic flaws that leave women vulnerable.
Book on 5 Rape Survivors Exposes How Indian Rape Culture Protects Men and Disadvantages Women
Journalist Urmi Bhattacheryya’s hard-hitting new book looks at the aftermath of sexual assault for five girls and women in India.
This Dubai-Based Feminist Publisher Is Using Digital Media to Initiate Inclusive Conversations
UAE-based feminist publisher Sabin Muzaffar is documenting female trailblazers and empowering women and girls globally through her digital platform Ananke.
Why the Internet Is the Definitive Tool for Women’s Empowerment in This Century
The internet has democratised accessibility and opportunity between genders, classes and age groups in India. It is the antithesis of patriarchy, writes Aekta Kapoor.
This Entrepreneur’s Lifestyle Brand Is Empowering Women Artisans in Muzaffarnagar
Gauri Malik’s label Sirohi provides small-town women artisans design support to make sustainable products for eco-conscious buyers in big cities.
How Single Motherhood Toughened Me Up for Ambitious Career Roles
Hima Bindu from IBM Bengaluru shares the ups and downs of juggling career and single parenthood.
From Struggling Single Mother to Successful Artist: Nilofer Suleman’s Fearless Journey
While Nilofer Suleman’s works of art are recognisable worldwide, not many know of the personal struggles she has faced in her journey as a single mother.
“Most Women’s Businesses Ineligible for Atmanirbhar Bharat Stimulus Package”: Suhela Khan, UN Women
WeEmpower Asia programme head at UN Women, Suhela Khan talks about the path ahead for women’s economic empowerment in India.
“If Women Don’t Overcome Internal Barriers, They Can’t Break External Ones” – Women’s Leadership Coach
Lebanese-German education coach Lina Shabeeb Baumann motivates Arab women to break internal barriers to achieve their leadership potential.
“Isolation Appears Ideal for Writing But It Isn’t So. You Feed Off the World” – Anuradha Roy
Anuradha Roy, whose latest novel is shortlisted for the prestigious International Dublin Literary Award 2020, talks to us about women’s choices, writing and life during lockdown.
Her Huge College Fee Bill Inspired Her to Help Other Women Manage Financial Goals
Hena Mehta’s startup Basis has set out to solve every woman’s pain point of not having the right resources to plan out financial goals.
“It Becomes Rape Only When Someone Finds Out” – An Undercover Investigation into Gender Violence in India
Author Tara Kaushal on #MeTooIndia, Bois Locker Room, conflicted men-women relations, and her explosive new book, ‘Why Men Rape’
From School Principal to Beauty Queen, the Surprising Journey of Neha Lal
Neha Lal, a mother of three and a school-teacher and principal for over 15 years, had a radical transformation and made it to the Mrs India Legacy this year.
eShe’s Shine Your Light at Kitty Ko, Bengaluru on September 21st!
Our personal growth workshop for women is headed to Bengaluru this month! Sign up quickly, seats are limited!
“Being Loud or ‘Besharam’ is The Only Way We Will Survive”
In her new book ‘Besharam’, author Priya Alika Elias breaks down taboos around dating, love and sex.
“Systemic Inequalities Are Keeping Women Oppressed” – Activist V Rukmini Rao
Until society doesn’t change its mindset, no amount of laws can ensure women their rights, notes feminist activist V Rukmini Rao.
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