Gender Inequality

Gender inequality has increased, says US ambassador-at-large for global women's issues nominee

According to Geeta Rao Gupta, there are many inequities and indignities that women suffer around the world which hold them back from participating fully in the economy

Germany's first female chancellor lagged behind in societal reforms for women

At the end of Angela Merkel’s 16 years in office, Germany's gender pay gap remains among the highest in the European Union

American women's national team seek more than $66 million in damages from US Soccer over gender discrimination

Players on the US women's national team are seeking more than $66 million in damages as part of their gender discrimination lawsuit against the US Soccer Federation

Universal Health Coverage Part 2: How India can fight non-communicable diseases

While conducting more research into women’s health issues is important, it is equally important to bolster the professional lives of women health workers.

Universal Health Coverage part 1: Why women’s health and women workers need more focus right now

Women and children form a large part of the world’s poverty-stricken population of 767 million and are unable to gain access to healthcare facilities.

Aamir Khan shares Kiran Rao's short films: Didn't know it was possible to tell stories in 10 seconds

Kiran Rao has made the short films for Facebook's Thumbstoppers initiative, launched in May to push out creative short-form mobile video advertisements.

Arjun Kapoor lobbies for fair depiction of Bollywood's leading ladies by media: 'It's high time equality begins in headlines'

Arjun Kapoor pointed out how there needs to be gender equality in news headlines, referring to an article that only named the male leads of the films the article was about.

World Water Day 2019: Water crisis’ disproportionate toll on women can no longer be ignored

Pictures of women carrying pots may be beautiful and widespread in popular culture, but it is a crime and outrage in the 21st century that women are girls are still carrying 20 litres on their heads for kilometres every day.

Mizoram Assembly polls: State sees highest women candidates in its history, yet female representation remains low

With just 15 women among the 200 candidates contesting the Mizoram Assembly polls, women's representation in politics is among the lowest in the northeastern state

In Rajasthan villages, a couple's initiative to introduce free bus service for girls drives change, boosts school enrolment

In Rajasthan's Kotpuli, many parents hesitate to send their daughters to schools and colleges. A free bus service for girls is changing that.