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Taliban Mandates Face-Coverings For Women In Public

On May 7, the Taliban announced yet another decree for women. The Taliban has now mandated face-coverings for women in public. The group stressed that women must cover their faces in public, and recommended the use of burqas. The Taliban has banned men and women from visiting parks at the same time. The group has also imposed travel restrictions on women.

Sat, 07 May 2022 - 08:46 PM / by Varun Das

Tags: Taliban, Burqa, Women, face covering, Afghanistan

Courtesy: Reuters/TOI

Radio Aksh

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India's 1st Radio Channel For Visually Impaired People In Nagpur

Blind Relief Association Nagpur and Samdrushti Kshamata Vikas Avam Anusandhan Mandal launched India's first radio channel for visually impaired people in Nagpur. Unlike typical radio, this will be with Internet-technology radio, diminishing geographical limitations, and helping the visually impaired to gain education through audiobooks and access to educational resources. The radio channel will be run by trained women, providing educational… read-more

Sun, 17 Apr 2022 - 08:30 PM / by Varsha Joshi

Tags: Visually impaired, Radio Channel, Women, Education Resources, India

Courtesy: ANI

NCW

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Legal Aid Clinic Inaugurated In Delhi To Fix Women's Grievances

The National Commission for Women (NCW) joined hands with Delhi State Legal Services Authority (DSLSA) to launch a legal aid clinic. In addition, the body will act as a single-window facility for fixing the grievances of women by providing them free legal assistance. Notably, NCW is also planning to build similar legal service clinics in different State Commissions for Women.

Tue, 29 Mar 2022 - 07:10 PM / by Shaloo Priya

Tags: National, NCW, Women, Aid, Delhi

Courtesy: ANI News

Shivraj Singh Chauhan

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MP CM Announces Jobs For Youths, Industrial Clusters For Women

MP CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan announced one lakh jobs for youths and industrial clusters for women entrepreneurs, during an event marking completion of two-years of his fourth term. On March 24, Chouhan said, the BJP led MP Government will ensure setting up of Rs 100 crore Mukhyamantri Nari Samman Kosh scheme. Furthermore, he also announced 50% and 30% reservation for women, in teachers and police recruitments, respectively. 

Fri, 25 Mar 2022 - 04:50 PM / by Varsha Joshi

Tags: Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Madhya Pradesh, Women, Youths, Welfare Schemes

Courtesy: ANI

Skill training programme

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Government Organises Skill Training Programmes For Women: Pulwama

Handicraft centres of Jammu and Kashmir, organised handicrafts training to empower women. In addition, a number of handicraft skills were imparted under schemes such as Mudra: Financial Assistance Scheme, Artisan Credit Card Scheme, and Registration of Artisans/Weavers. “The Government Of India has taken a very good initiative in our town where the established handloom department teaches crewel embroidery to girls along with a stipend of Rs… read-more

Tue, 22 Mar 2022 - 01:55 PM / by Shaloo Priya

Tags: India, skill training, Women, empowerment, Pulwama

Courtesy: ANI News

Arrest

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2 Women From Uzbekistan Held For Illegally Crossing Border Into Bihar

Police have arrested two women from Uzbekistan who entered Indian territory illegally from Nepal. In addition, the women tried to enter Bihar's Madhubani district without a proper visa. It is suspected that the women are allegedly part of a racket and involved in some illegal activities. They were reportedly living in Delhi for over two months. The police arrested the women when they were returning to Nepal,'' informed an official.

Fri, 18 Mar 2022 - 05:10 PM / by Shaloo Priya

Tags: World news, National, Women, Uzbekistan, Bihar

Courtesy: ANI News

Protest

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Women Hold Protests In Kabul, Demands Education & Work Access: Afghanistan

Movement of Change for Afghanistan Party members protested in Kabul city for women's access to education and work.  On March 12, to celebrate the international week women gathered and urged the Taliban to establish a commission, reported Tolo news. "We call on the Islamic Emirate to support us and let us go to work," Zarifa Yaqobi, MoCAP. Notably, after Taliban takeover, Afghan women are restricted to get education and work.

Sun, 13 Mar 2022 - 10:54 AM / by Madhvi Jha

Tags: Protests, Kabul, MoCAP, Afghanistan, Women

Courtesy: ANI

Mental Health Programme Launch

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'Stree Manoraksha Project' To Give 'Life & Dignity' To Women: Smriti Irani

The Ministry of Women and Child Development launched the 'Stree Manoraksha Project' in collaboration with NIMHANS Bengaluru to boost the mental health of women in India. In addition, the project will function as a one-stop centre to help victims of domestic violence and other forms of insensitivity or assault. Notably, the project will focus on basic training for all OSC functionaries and violence against women.

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 - 04:23 PM / by Shaloo Priya

Tags: politics, Health, Women and Child Development Ministry, mental health, Women

Courtesy: ANI News

Violence & Menopause

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Violence Exposure Leads To Early Menopause In Women, Claims Study

According to a study, violence exposure speeds up reproductive ageing that leads to an early age of menopause in women. In addition, early menopause before age 45 results in higher risks of heart disease, osteoporosis, and premature death. Also, the mother's own childhood physical abuse and her child's sexual abuse are related to early menopause, claims researchers. Notably, Childhood sexual and physical abuse is associated with earlier… read-more

Sun, 20 Feb 2022 - 05:04 PM / by Shaloo Priya

Tags: Health, Fashion & Lifestyle, Women, menopause, violence exposure

Courtesy: Hindustan Times

Artist Paris Mohan Kumar

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UNESCO Honours Indian Artist Paris Mohan Kumar

UNESCO honored artist Paris Mohan Kumar whose artistic work depicts and highlights women, tribal communities, and nature. On February 2, he inaugurated an exhibition of his work which showed vivid colors and paintings inspired by real-life, at David Hall in Kochi. He works for humankind, farmers who are exploited by landowners in Kerala. "But no one prays for nature, for the forests, for the deer or the tiger," says Kumar.

Sat, 12 Feb 2022 - 07:28 PM / by Madhvi Jha

Tags: Paris Mohan Kumar, Women, artwork, Art and Culture, UNESCO

Courtesy: The Indian Express