Kamla Bhasin has worked on development and gender issues. New Delhi: Women’s rights activist Kamla Bhasin, known to have been part of the “One Billion Rising” campaign in South Asia among other prominent movements, has died today. She was 75 years old. A renowned feminist and author, she had workedRead More →
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Middle-aged and mature business women getty “I believe I have unlimited potential but it is not supported by others due to my age (53) as if I am no longer relevant – hard to fight against this prejudice when it is pervasive.” unemployed woman in advertising / marketing Gender ageismRead More →
This Raksha Bandhan, a group of women tied red sprigs to trees in the brackish waters of the Sundarbans. These mangroves had conscientiously protected them from the ravages of cyclones Amphan and Yaas. The rakhis they tied symbolized the preservation of that bond, invoking security from the strong winds ofRead More →
Think of feminist activist Kamla Bhasin and you will immediately remember the energetic folk number ‘Kut kut bajra principal kothe utte paani haan, ‘ which was made popular by the musical sisters, Prakash Kaur and Surinder Kaur, and was a crowd favorite at ancient Punjabi weddings. The song, which isRead More →
Breadcrumb Links World Women News Local news The Taliban’s return to power puts the lives of women’s rights activists in Afghanistan at stake, according to two Montrealers. Author of the article: Maryam azimzadehirani • Special at the Montreal Gazette Release date : 08 Sep 2021 • September 8, 2021 •Read More →
Jamie Lee Curtis, who will receive the Lifetime Achievement Golden Lion at the Venice Film Festival on Wednesday night ahead of the out-of-competition screening of “Halloween Kills,” responded to accusations that the franchise’s first film was “Anti-feminist” and “women bashing” at a press conference earlier today. Curtis said she thoughtRead More →
After the Taliban took control of Afghanistan, the nation’s women live in constant fear. Under the Taliban, a group of Afghan women activists seeking equal rights and decision-making positions in government demonstrated in Kabul, reported ANI citing a CNN report. A group called the Women’s Political Participation Network took toRead More →