women empowerment

Evidence on what works or does not work to reduce violence against women is scanty in India. This is what the intervention ‘Do Kadam Barabari ki Ore’ sought to find out. Implemented in villages of Bihar, it has some startling insights.

The realization of social and economic exploitation of girls and women in society became motivation for a housewife to start a free school exclusively for girls.

The video challenges the common perception that women are not "tough" enough to fight alongside men in protecting the nation's borders.

Women often get the wrong end of the stick in society, for no apparent fault except for being a woman. A young blogger talks about this injustice in a video that asks society an important question.

In an effort to empower rural India with tech intervention, ICICI Bank has digitised 100 villages in 100 days and dedicated this achievement to the nation.

From providing life skills training to women to sponsoring education of their children, this NGO is extending much needed support to women in need. here's all you need to know about Friends of Himalaya and their amazing work.

Gouri, who is a daily-wage labourer, couldn't afford to commission a well to tend to plants and trees under her care.

Rehana Adeeb faced sexual abuse and violence at a very early age. But today, she has not only learnt to raise her own voice but is also helping other women fight against injustices like rape, domestic violence and honour killings.

Four special-needs girls have overcome great odds and difficult circumstances to represent India at the Special Olympics World Winter Games in Austria, and win medals too. Barnali Das finds out more about these intrepid sportswomen.

Even as many across social media hailed the decision, some wondered if this hadn't always been the case. Here's what we can tell you.