women empowerment

From providing essential life skills training to extending help to existing NGOs, this team is creating sustainable impact in the lives of needy women and children in Mumbai. Read about their unique approach.

Several Muslim women in Lucknow are not only becoming independent but are also now helping others like them to pursue their passion and break the age old stereotypes. Know more about these brave women who have finally come out of the shadows.

Meet the bold, vibrant and young breed of Kashmiri women who are independent and confident. Rising above the continuous turmoil that the state faces, these women are the new face of Kashmir.

The special agency is addressing the issues of women across 20 states leading to a larger political and tangible change in their poor condition. From bondage labour to domestic violence and livelihood issues, the women's parliament is seeking to solve some of the major issues that women face from various communities. Know more.

From putting the perpetrator behind bars to helping victims of commercial sex exploitation and rape, these 5 amazing women have risen from the ashes stronger than ever. Know more about these inspiring women who are a motivation to all of us.

Here is how women in Chennai came together and raised their voices to fight for their rights after losing their homes a decade ago to the tsunami. From jointly owning their new house with their husbands to learning about RTI and empowering themselves, these women have come out of the tragedy together.

Watch how Ramvati, a tribal woman in Madhya Pradesh and a radio jockey for a local radio station in Patara village, is changing the lives of people in her village through her radio programme.

Of the top 500 companies listed on the Mumbai Stock Exchange, over 300 did not have a single woman on their boards. The October 1 SEBI deadline has passed and been extended. Here are lessons from a tea worker committee in South India, which has been successfully bridging the gap for over 25 years.

They toil day and night for a meager income. They struggle every day to bring to us an ancient tradition in the best of its form. They work with utter brilliance; their skills have been passed on for generations. However, the bearers of this tradition are among the least rewarded craftsmen (or rather, craftswomen) in the country. Meet the weavers of Mizoram - and lend them a helping hand!

Women do not wear a 'ghoonghat' anymore. Villagers rejoice the birth of a girl child and make sure she attends school. All this was made possible by Neelam, sarpanch of a small village, Chappar, in Haryana. Watch this video to know more about her amazing story of change and success.