November 27, 2023
Is India’s new gender quota bill an empty promise?
The Indian parliament passed a historic bill that necessitates the lower house of the parliament and the state legislatures
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On Women’s Reservation Bill, one step forward, two steps back
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November 13, 2023
On Women’s Reservation Bill, one step forward, two steps back
The legislative journey of the Women’s Reservation Bill began nearly three decades ago, in September 1996, when it was first introduced in Parliament.
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The legislative journey of the Women’s Reservation Bill began nearly three decades ago, in September 1996, when it was first introduced in Parliament.
Don’t subject women legislators to patriarchal gaze
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November 6, 2023
Don’t subject women legislators to patriarchal gaze
Women have to ‘work twice as hard to get half as far’ as their male counterparts.
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Women have to ‘work twice as hard to get half as far’ as their male counterparts.
October 27, 2023
India passes law to reserve seats for women legislators
On 21 September, Indian legislators passed the first legislation considered in the country’s new Parliament building: the Women’s Reservation Bill, 2023.
October 27, 2023
National conference for increased women's participation in politics
Jammu and Kashmir National Conference senior leader and Women's wing State President Shameema Firdous on Friday said that political accountability to women begins with increasing the number of wo
Women’s Reservation Bill: beyond numbers that matter
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October 27, 2023
Women’s Reservation Bill: beyond numbers that matter
The Women’s Reservation Bill was introduced in Lok Sabha on 21st September and became law on 29th September with the approval of the President of India.
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The Women’s Reservation Bill was introduced in Lok Sabha on 21st September and became law on 29th September with the approval of the President of India.
Women’s Reservation Bill: after passing, challenge now to ensure promise translates to equality
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October 24, 2023
Women’s Reservation Bill: after passing, challenge now to ensure promise translates to equality
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Women’s Reservation Act: an imperative for women’s greater political participation
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October 16, 2023
Women’s Reservation Act: an imperative for women’s greater political participation
The Indian Parliament has recently witnessed a historic moment as both houses have almost unanimously passed the long-awaited Women’s Reservation Bill with support from Me
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The Indian Parliament has recently witnessed a historic moment as both houses have almost unanimously passed the long-awaited Women’s Reservation Bill with support from Me