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Flexible working models must be implemented to catalyse 'new normal' for women at workplace, say experts

According to an analysis by UN Women, 740 million women work in the informal economy and their income fell by 60 per cent in the first month of the pandemic

Women’s voices at the UN General Assembly growing, but still not enough

The 13 women who will speak at this year’s forum is a jump from last year where only nine addressed the meet

Coronvirus Outbreak: Nandita Das films a short to raise awareness on domestic violence during lockdown

Titled Listen To Her, the 7-minute video showcases how the lockdown called in several countries has made life for women in toxic relationships harder.

International Day of the Girl Child 2019: History, significance and theme of day that promotes empowerment of girls

International Day of the Girl Child 2019: With the aim to highlight and address the needs and challenges every girl faces, 11 October is marked as International Day of the Girl Child across the world since 2012.

Indian-origin diplomat Anita Bhatia appointed as Deputy Exec Director for UN-Women

Bhatia previously served as Director of Global Partnerships for the World Bank Group's private sector arm, the IFC.

In politics, women seriously outnumbered by men; less than 7% make world leaders, only 24% make lawmakers, says UN

The UN said there has been a 'serious regression' in the political power of women across the world in recent years, and it took 25 years for the share of women in parliaments to rise to 24.3 percent from 11 percent in 1995.

Senior Indian official at UN Women sacked over sexual misconduct after investigation upholds complaints against him

In a statement issued on Tuesday, Executive Director of UN Women Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka said the investigative and disciplinary processes into allegations involving a UN Women staff member have "concluded that sexual misconduct occurred".

Indian UN official under investigation for sexual misconduct; world body says allegations by 8 men being taken 'very seriously'

An Indian official in the UN agency for gender equality and women empowerment is under investigation for sexual misconduct after at least eight men accused him of sexually harassing them.

Nepali woman Kanchhi Maya Tamang scales Everest with anti-trafficking message

Napali woman, Kanchhi Maya Tamang, conquers Mt Everest with a message against Human Trafficking with a banner that read 'we are people , not property'

Bengaluru molestation: Farhan Azmi lashes out at Esha Gupta and Farhan Akhtar

Farhan Azmi questions Esha Gupta's dignity and Farhan Akhtar's efforts towards women empowerment when they condemn Abu Azmi's take on Bengaluru molestation