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Taking part in discussion on Gender equality and Women's empowerment organised by the EU & UN Women

Release of the film 'Women who inspire'

UN, EU unveil report on rural Indian women - Living News , FirstpostIn many rural families in India, there is still a preference for investing in education for boys as compared to girls, especially beyond the primary level, said a report released here on Monday.

EU, UN pay tribute to Indian women | The Siasat Daily - ArchiveIn many rural families in India, there is still a preference for investing in education for boys as compared to girls, especially beyond the primary level, said a report released here Monday. The report, "Hearts and Minds: Women of India Speak", an initiative of the UN Women along with a team of authors, intends to share the "lived experiences" of women and girls across five Indian states - Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha and Rajasthan.

DR. PAM RAJPUTDr Pam Rajput is a pioneering women’s rights activist and an academic who has been associated with numerous landmark gender equality initiatives since the 1970s. Among them the Centre for Women's Studies and Development, Women's Resource and Advocacy Centres, training of female representatives of panchayats and the first ever women’s parliament. She is currently the Chairperson of the High-Level Committee on the Status of Women. Her message is for the younger generation of women; “We have achieved some things, now you have a lot on your shoulders to see to it that nobody takes it back. This is the time to seize the moment and move forward. The direction is already envisioned in the constitution - the setting up of an equalitarian and egalitarian society.” Photo credit: European Union/Ranjit Monga

HIRBAI IBRAHIM LOBBYHirbai Ibrahim Lobby, the grand old dame of the Siddi community, is much recognized for her work in empowering women. She has been working with the Self Help Group (SHG) in her village since 1994. Once poverty stricken like others from her community, she now runs an organic fertilizer manufacturing business, owns a mango orchard and also helps other women to start their own business through the SHG or by directly employing them until they become financially sound. “Financial accounting, talking to suppliers, getting the work done on time, deliveries: all these activities used to scare me. But I learnt by doing”, says HIRBAI. “Everyone can do it and must if they want to have a better life,” is her message to all women. Photo credit: European Union/Ranjit Monga

SHARIFABEN BHIKHABAI MAKWANASharifaben Bhikhabai Makwana is a member of the Siddi community and lives in Talala, in Gujarat. Once she lived on the fringes of mainstream society with no means of income. Today she’s educating her children, runs a small business and presides over the local Self Help Group, set up by Aga Khan Foundation and funded by the European Union. “If you end up losing something, in order to gain a lot, then you should not regret it,” Sharifaben says with a lump in her throat. She missed the childhood of her two children, having placed them in a school in another village. “I don’t mind as education is the most important factor if you want to pull yourself out of poverty," adds Sharifaben. Photo credit: European Union/Ranjit Monga

Discussion on legal & Historical context of Homosexuality in Commonwealth Countries, screening of Film New Delhi's Pride at Alliance Francaise, Oct 8 My Film New Delhi's Pride will be screened before the discussion

Celebration time for LGBT community - Times of IndiaThe first anniversary of the decriminalisation verdict was a happy and ‘gay’ affair

India’s blessing in disguiseKerala-raised Binu, 31, believes the extended judicial debate on decriminalising homosexuality is a blessing in disguise for India's gay and lesbian population. The [Section] 377 legal challenges have sparked considerable

Paarul Chand and Ranjit Monga, Founder, Brightlite CommunicationsLiving on the edge Even as they resolved to switch over from journalism to becoming entrepreneurs, Paarul Chand and Ranjit Monga had their best of intentions driving them into the venture. The duo, aw...

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