April 16, 2013
Hopeful of consensus on Women Reservation Bill, India
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March 28, 2013
Parliament must take steps to empower women: M.S. Swaminathan, India
New Delhi, March 22 (IANS) Retiring Rajya Sabha member and veteran agricultural scientist M.S.
The Effects of Political Reservations for Women on Local Governance and Rural Service Provision
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March 26, 2013
The Effects of Political Reservations for Women on Local Governance and Rural Service Provision
In 1993, India introduced quota-based political reservations for women in rural areas with the objective to promote gender equality in human development by making rural service provision and local governance
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In 1993, India introduced quota-based political reservations for women in rural areas with the objective to promote gender equality in human development by making rural service provision and local governance
March 8, 2013
10 Women Who Made a Mark in Indian Politics
Power and women are synonyms in a country where women are preached for strength, wealth and insight. Even then powerful women have to cope and deliver with the challenges that come with power. Today women in politics are constantly combating for equality in the political arena.
Violence against women in politics
Highlighting news, interviews, resources and events on violence against women in politics
February 21, 2013
India: Women’s panels to seek quota bill
The National Commission for Women and its counterparts in the states on Wednesday said they will meet the Prime Minister and the leaders of opposition in both the houses of Parliament to press for 33 per cent quota for women in the Lok Sabha and state assemblies.
November 25, 2012
India: BJP lists 30 new faces, women, youth
The list of BJP nominations declared for the first phase of Gujarat Assembly polls includes 30 new faces even as many sitting legislators have been retained as part of continuity.
November 1, 2012
India: Rahul exhorts young guns and women to take the leap towards politics
Congress general secretary Rahul Gandhi took to the campaign trail in Himachal Pradesh by exhorting the youth to be more participative in politics.