Contents1 2 What is the News?3 About SAMVEDNA:4 About National Commission for Protection of Child Rights(NCPCR) What is the News? Children impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic are being provided telecounseling through SAMVEDNA. About SAMVEDNA: Firstly, SAMVEDNA stands for Sensitizing Action on Mental Health Vulnerability through Emotional Development and Necessary Acceptance. Secondly, it is a toll-free… Continue reading “SAMVEDNA Helpline”- Tele Counselling of Children Impacted by Covid-19
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Systemic Issues affecting Women’s Participation in labour Market
Synopsis: The burden on Women during the Pandemic increased disproportionately due to Societal norms, a male-dominated job market, and a lack of gender-sensitive policy making. This article provides a solution to address these issues. Background Gender inequality in terms of employment is high in India. For instance, only 18% of working-age women were employed as… Continue reading Systemic Issues affecting Women’s Participation in labour Market
Laws and Initiatives for Welfare of Orphaned Children
Synopsis: This article provides information on two things. First, on the available legal means to report about orphaned children. Second, protections available under the state. Contents1 Introduction 2 What are the available options to help orphaned or abandoned children?3 How the state provides support for children who are in need of care?4 What are the safeguards… Continue reading Laws and Initiatives for Welfare of Orphaned Children
Why Safeguards for Child adoptions Needs to be Followed Strictly?
Synopsis: In India Pandemic has increased the number of orphans in the country. Negligence for legal procedures of Child adoption creates a ground for Child trafficking of these orphans. Background According to UNICEF, India has over 30 million orphan and abandoned children. The Pandemic has left many more children orphaned due to the death of… Continue reading Why Safeguards for Child adoptions Needs to be Followed Strictly?
Accessibility and Need of Social Media for Indian Women – An Analysis
Contents1 Introduction2 State of Indian Women over Social Media:3 Why access to Social media is important for women:4 Obstacles for women in accessing social media:5 Steps taken towards women safety over online platforms:6 Suggestions to improve women’s representation on social media:7 Conclusion: Introduction In India, there are around 50 Crore Internet users. It is growing… Continue reading Accessibility and Need of Social Media for Indian Women – An Analysis
Increasing Gender Gap in India
Synopsis: Various factual estimates on Women highlights India’s disregard for Women and the increasing Gender gap in India. Background India slips 28 spots on the 2021 Global Gender Gap index released by World Economic Forum. Currently, India ranks 140th rank among 156 countries. In 2020, India’s rank was 112th among 153 countries on the index.… Continue reading Increasing Gender Gap in India
Indian Ads Increase Gender Stereotypes, Shows Study
What is the News? UNICEF and the Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media(GDI) have released a study titled “Gender bias and inclusion in advertising in India”. About the study: Purpose: The study measures the level and type of gender stereotyping found in Indian advertisements on TV and YouTube. For this purpose, over 1,000 most… Continue reading Indian Ads Increase Gender Stereotypes, Shows Study
Need of Granting Interim Bail to Pregnant Women Undertrials
Synopsis: Even though Pregnant women and children cannot get the Covid-19 vaccination, they continue to remain in prisons. The court has to provide interim bail to women, children and other vulnerable sections in prison. Introduction: Long pending prison reforms, overcrowded prisons made the situation of prisoners in India very cruel. The state of women’s prisons… Continue reading Need of Granting Interim Bail to Pregnant Women Undertrials
“Gender Samvaad” Event Organised by Ministry of Rural Development
What is the News? The Ministry of Rural Development has organized the Gender Samvaad Event. About Gender Samvaad Event: Gender Samvaad is a cooperation between Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana-National Rural Livelihoods Mission(DAY-NRLM) and Initiative for What Works to Advance Women and Girls in the Economy (IWWAGE). Aim: It aims to generate greater awareness about gender-related interventions under… Continue reading “Gender Samvaad” Event Organised by Ministry of Rural Development
Issue of Gender Gap in Judiciary – Explained, Pointwise
Contents1 Introduction2 Current Gender Gap in Judiciary3 Why is such a Gender Gap is prevalent?3.1 Important Article and cases4 Need to bridge the gender gap in Judiciary4.1 Lack of Gender sensitivity in the Court Judgements:5 Challenges in bridging the gender gap in the judiciary6 Suggestions to improve Gender Gap in Judiciary7 Conclusion Introduction The issue… Continue reading Issue of Gender Gap in Judiciary – Explained, Pointwise
