women empowerment

When severe floods hit Uttarakhand in June 2013, these brave women came together and saved the most important property of their village - the school. Without expecting anything in return, they faced several injuries but made sure that the future of their children was secured.

Why are girls not given an equal opportunity to study and progress like their brothers? Watch this heartwarming and thought provoking video that answers all the questions and shows how educating girls can create a larger impact.

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.