Keyword "WOMEN EMPOWERMENT" - List of latest news (66 results)

12:02 A question of gender

Men get uncomfortable when women begin to stake a claim to the political stage.

20/04 The freedom to fly solo

Women in Pakistan grow up surrounded by the critical and toxic perspectives of everyone around them.

18/04 One goal at a time: A Kalash girl’s journey to pursue her passion for football

Syed Nisa is redefining what it means to be an athlete in a community that once believed sports was solely for men.

15/04 CM Bugti terms govt’s Pink Scooty plan ‘beacon of hope’ for every girl

Says dream of "daughters being independent and standing on their own feet now becoming a reality”.

26/03 Microsoft AI executive to 'Post': Women shouldn’t have to adapt to fit into a mold

“There’s real power in visibility,” Davidson explained. “When girls see women succeeding in high-tech, they start to imagine themselves there too.”

13/03 Jewish women are the key to combatting hate in a post-Oct. 7 world - opinion

It will be in the merit of the righteous Jewish women that we will bring redemption to this world. Here’s to living in reality. It starts with women.

10/03 The dialogue of Bollywood films that every woman must hear

The dialogue of Bollywood films, which must be heard by every woman, many such films have been released on the cinematic screen, which are focused on women. Let's know about the dialogues of those films… Pink is the dialogue of this film - 'No is the meaning of no', it reflects the importance of women's consent. Slap is the dialogue of this film- 'Just a slap, no ...

09/03 Global trade continues to undervalue women’s contributions: UN agency

Labour-intensive and low-tech sectors tend to employ more women, UNCTAD data reveals.

09/03 Pakistan bridging gender gap in digital economy: IT minister

Google webinar highlights women’s contribution in field of technology.

09/03 PM Shehbaz pledges gender equality, unveils endowment fund

Announces initiative to integrate women into SME sector; Women entrepreneurs to get low-cost loans; training institutes to be set up.

28/02 With these important documents, women of Delhi can get the benefit of prosperity scheme, know here?

Mahaila Samriddhi Yojana: Delhi government is soon bringing prosperity scheme to empower women financially. Under this, this facility will be provided to women coming from poor families, under which 2500 rupees will be sent directly to their bank account. For this, women will be eligible, who do not have government jobs, pension facilities, business or any source of income. The scheme was announce

17/02 Political parties in Balochistan urged to put women in top roles

Experts highlight challenges faced by women politicians, call for their increased engagement.

15/02 Women encouraged to lead Pakistan’s e-commerce sector as contestants showcase tech expertise

Women Tech Quest held in Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad; speakers highlight e-commerce boost, lack of mental health consultants.

16/01 IHC judge Kayani slams gender imbalance in new Judicial Commission of Pakistan

Justice Mohsin Akhtar Kayani stresses enhanced role of women in policy-making bodies, workplaces.

10/01 What is Lakhpati Didi Scheme, up to what age do women get the benefit and how can they apply?

Lakhpati Didi Yojana Process And Benefits: Currently many schemes are being run by the Government of India to empower the social status of women and provide them financial assistance. In August 2023, the Central Government launched the Lakhpati Didi Scheme, the objective of which is to make the women citizens of India financially independent and self-reliant. However, the benefit of Lakhpati Didi

28/12 The possibility of employment of imprisoned women in Tehran women's centers  

Greater Tehran - IRNA - The mayor of Tehran said: It has been possible to create jobs and provide necessary services to female prisoners who are serving their sentences outside of prison or at home.

24/12 You will get Rs 2100 every month under Mahila Samman Yojana, know the registration process and other conditions related to registration?

Mahila Samman Yojana Registration Process: Chief Minister Atishi and AAP convenor Arvind Kejriwal started the registration for Mahila Samman Yojana on Monday. Earlier, Kejriwal had talked about giving Rs 1000 every month to women, but now this amount has been increased to Rs 2,100 per month. Kejriwal told in the press conference that the announcement of giving Rs 2100 every month has been decided

10/12 What is LIC's Bima Sakhi scheme? In which women will get 7 thousand rupees

Bima Sakhi Yojana aims to train and financially empower women in the age group of 18-70 years who have passed 10th class. Under the 'Bima Sakhi Scheme', one lakh women will be trained as LIC agents across India, which includes 8,000 women from Haryana.

10/12 Bima Sakhi Yojana: 10th pass women will get Rs 7000 per month, know eligibility, eligibility and method of applying

Bima Sakhi Yojana: Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched ‘Bima Sakhi Yojana’ from Panipat, Haryana. Under the scheme, 10th pass women will be trained as insurance agents and will get stipend for three years. Let us know all the special things of this scheme.

30/11 ‘Scooty’ scheme launched for female students in Balochistan

CM Bugti says "every talented and position-holding female student" in province to be given the vehicle; distributes 50 scooties.

20/11 Oslo's environmental, feminine choice, 20 years later - opinion

Last weekend, the 14th conference by Democracy Today was held in Yerevan, Armenia, titled "From Global Insecurity to Common Security - Women's Role in Peacemaking." 

21/10 Over 4,000 girls take part in Islamabad sports carnival

Ambassador of Austria to Pakistan Andrea Wicke visits stalls at the three-day event.

20/10 Empowerment is the most important basic strategy of well-being

Tehran - IRNA - The head of the country's welfare organization stated that the welfare organization will have 6 basic strategies, including merit selection, empowerment, family and neighborhood-oriented, partnership seeking, opportunity creation and socialization, and said: empowerment policy is the most important of them. Based on this strategy, the set of activities and programs of the organizat

02/09 Pink Wheels project launched in Gujranwala to provide protection to women

Women officers will respond to emergency calls in pilot project.

30/08 60 women participate in entrepreneurship programme in Quetta

Mehwish Kanwal Janjua, president of Women Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Quetta, attends as a keynote speaker.

29/06 Afghan women’s rights an internal issue, Taliban govt says before UN-led talks

“We are working to find a logical path toward solutions inside Afghanistan so that, God forbid, our country doesn’t again fall into conflict,” says spokesperson.

24/06 It’s ‘that time of the month’ where we push for period-positive workplaces

Is Pakistan ready to prioritise workplace equity or will it continue to uphold outdated taboos?

29/05 Call for bridging digital gender gap

Panellists at Tabadlab Policy Roundtable discuss ways to enhance PTA’s Digital Inclusion Strategy.

27/05 These 10 dialogues from 'Missing Ladies' show what real feminism is.

If you are asked, what are some of the better films based on feminism in your opinion, what would be your answer? There are some old films along with some new ones, but the biggest problem is that there is too much glorification in the name of feminism. Small scenes have been shown so well in this film which show how such problems still occur with women in remote towns. For example, in one scene J

06/05 Veteran mountaineers train Swat girls in using compass, maps

Italian instructor recounts heroic tales of women climbers.

24/04 Empowering women faces challenges in the work environment and capacity building

The work progress report in the first quarter of the Executive Program of the Economic Modernization Vision showed that there are challenges that hinder women’s empowerment projects, including challenges related to improving the infrastructure of the work environment related to women, represented by the limited projects that work to provide infrastructure, in addition to the focus of most of the p

25/03 Women players display great talent at night cricket tournament in Karachi

Spectators, including parents, cheer for their favourite teams.

22/03 The wheel of life: How a simple tool is helping ease Thari women’s toughest chore — fetching water

Along with providing water, H2O Wheels are also financially and socially empowering the women of Tharparkar.

14/03 Bani Mustafa: The Jordanian constitution and legislation guarantee equality between the sexes

The Minister of Social Development and Head of the Ministerial Committee for Women’s Empowerment, Wafa Bani Mustafa, said that budgets that respond to the needs of social groups

09/03 Aurat March in Karachi focuses on minorities plight, issue of forced conversions

Colourful attires, serious discussions dominate day-long activities on International Women’s Day.

09/03 Lahore Aurat March turns political, demands election results transparency

Other demands include end to Section 144, enforced disappearances, safe city project, IMF policies.

08/03 Video: Prime Minister Modi became emotional when the content creator touched his feet, said such a thing about his daughters, a lot is going on

Prime Minister Modi honored content creators at the National Creators Awards event at the Bharat Mandapam auditorium in New Delhi on Friday. During this time, a moment also came when PM Modi became emotional. In fact, when PM Modi was honoring the content creators of the country by giving them awards, Keerthika Govindasamy was honored in the Best Storyteller category.

07/03 Women empowerment sought through digital literacy, AI in Swat

Dam authorities promise to end load shedding in district.

03/03 TV star’s ‘sexual’ bikini snap ignites debate

Honor Marks might not look like your average influencer, but that doesn’t mean she can’t teach you something useful.

29/02 Good examples

It is not impossible for female (or male) leaders to fulfil promises if they have the will and drive to do so.

06/02 Women fishers in Makoko, Lagos’s ‘floating slum’, are struggling as breadwinners: education and funding would make a difference

Women in Makoko, a floating slum in Nigeria, face challenges funding their fish trade. Literacy and financial inclusion programmes can make a difference.

31/01 For Kashmore’s Begum Khatoon, ‘fear is not an option’

The elderly woman has received a ticket from AWP for PS-04 (Kashmore-I), where the PPP's Abdul Rauf Khosa is also contesting.

26/01 Women candidates break cultural barriers in Swabi

Sitara Ayaz and Meraj Humayun contesting in NA-19, Nazmia in PK-53, Azala Atta in PK-49 and Yasmin in PK-52.

17/01 10 women testing luck in Haripur

District has one NA, three PA seats.

08/01 Lone woman candidate in Bajaur optimistic about winning election

Sultanat Bibi says she wants to empower women economically.

01/01 Fifth women police station inaugurated in Balochistan

Police station set up in Sibi after previous ones in Quetta, Gwadar, Turbat and Sohbatpur.

26/12 From mountains to space: 2023 was full of ‘first’ feats for Pakistanis

From risky summits to representing Pakistan in media to women and minorities making themselves heard locally, this year has been historic.

12/12 ADB to help better access of women to micro credit

Approves $155.5m policy-based loan that supports legal and regulatory reforms to improve women better access to finance.

02/12 How Mansehra’s ‘Earth Mama’ turns litter into hope

Hifza Zahid admits her upcycling business needs two to three years to enter bigger markets but is confident it has great potential.

24/11 KP cabinet extends stipend for tribal girl students until 2025

Okays DEO posts for Lower South Waziristan district.

20/11 TV star’s bikini-clad ‘thirst trap’ blows up

Andrew Tate, the disgraced influencer accused of sexually exploiting women, has doubled down on claims women over 50 are too old to share bikini photos.

31/10 Education policy needs tweaks to end gender disparity: Council of Islamic Ideology chief

Aurat Foundation organises seminar to reduce violence, highlight women rights.

09/10 Activists in Balochistan push for gender equality, legislation

Shirkat Gah Women Political Forum members express concern about certain political parties opposing ban on child marriage.

25/09 All govt schools for girls in Shangla short of teachers

Officials say all girls schools are also without their heads.

20/09 ‘We the people is not we the men’

UNGA president echoes UN chief's remarks; Pakistan too has sent an all-male team, led by PM Kakar.

05/09 Speakers in Rawalpindi call for mobilising rural women to enhance pulse produce

Workshop discusses various issues women face in agriculture with a focus on pulse production.

12/08 Snow White star has fans worried: ‘Disney, WTF are you doing?’

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs is getting a modern twist with the upcoming Rachel Zegler-led live-action remake — and fans of the original Disney princess are divided over how they feel about it.

21/06 Learning to ride a bike brings about positive change in women’s lives, moot in Karachi told

High cost of travelling termed major factor that compels women to learn riding.

09/03 ‘I joined a kink app to survive my break-up’

Laura* broke up with her ex a few months ago and recently decided to get back into sex – while embracing her kinks.

09/03 Empowering Women Digitally

Achieving gender equality should become an integral part of policies to empower women.

06/03 Breaking down barriers

As each organisation is unique, the organisation should tailor the gender strategy to meet the specific needs and goals.

20/02 PM Modi’s instruction on eco focus reflects in Karnataka budget | India News - Times of India

India News: Karnataka CM Basavaraj Bommai termed the state budget presented by him on Friday as “eco-friendly” aiming to reduce hazards on the environment through

01/02 How Nirmala Sitharaman’s Amrit Kaal Budget 2023 gives priority to women | India News - Times of India

India News: Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the fifth budget on Wednesday which is the last full budget of the Narendra Modi government in its secon

26/01 Nari Shakti dominates Republic Day parade: Marching contingents to missile system to tableaux | India News - Times of India

India News: Nari Shakti dominated the 74th Republic Day parade as women officers led the marching contingents of the armed forces, CRPF, Akash missile system and

15/01 Union Budget 2023-24 must adopt a gender-responsive approach to empower women and girls - Times of India

Budget News: By Poonam MuttrejaAnnu Kumari faced many adversities as a young girl growing up in the Nawada district of Bihar.

03/01 Savitribai Phule Jayanti: Nation celebrates 192nd birth anniversary of country's first female teacher, know her works and achievements - Times of India

News News: Today is the birth anniversary of Savitribai Phule, a trailblazing activist and teacher, to whom India owes the greatest debt. She, along with her fri