Women Activists

Activists across the country demand equal representation for women in Parliament, legislative assemblies; push for 50% reservation

Women activists from across the country on Friday launched a charter in Delhi demanding that the Centre ensure that 50 percent seats in Parliament and legislative assemblies are reserved for women.

Women activists lash out at Meenakshi Lekhi's 'insensitive' comments on violence against women, say BJP has 'callous mindset'

BJP spokesperson Meenakshi Lekhi's 'insensitive comments' on growing incidents of violence against women in India has roused dissatisfaction among women activists.

China upset as Hillary Clinton denounces women's detention

China called on other countries on Tuesday to respect its judicial sovereignty after US former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton denounced as "inexcusable" the detention of five women activists.