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Photo credit: UN Women/Gaganjit Singh
March 30, 2015
The (slow) rise of women-oriented political parties

Since 2001, at least 14 political parties with a women-oriented political agenda have emerged across India, according to an analysis of an official 

Shailaja Chandra, former Secretary to the Government of India and former Chief Secretary, Delhi
May 21, 2014
Indian elections and the fruits of democracy

On 16 May 2014, Narendra Modi the Chief Minister of Gujarat state (in western India) led the Bharatiya Janta party (BJP) to a record victory in India’s 16th national election.

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)'s women's wing
August 24, 2014
Working towards connecting with women voters in Delhi (India)

In a bid to connect with women voters, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)'s women's wing has completed its first objective of setting up units in all the 70 Assembly segments of Delhi, the party has said.

August 8, 2014
Our children hate politicians: Harsimrat Kaur Badal at India Today Woman Summit and Awards

The seven women Union ministers are trying to understand and address the challenges women in the country face, said Union Minister for Food Processing Industries Harsimrat Kaur Badal at India Today Woman Summit and Awards 2014 on Saturday.

July 27, 2014
Sanchaita Gajapati Raju-young restless woman, determined to bring lasting change

It all started with a visit to a rural Indian village. Sanchaita Gajapati Raju draws inspiration from her mother, who from a very young age instilled in her a deep civic sense and encouraged her to help those less fortunate.

July 27, 2014
A voice for Muslim women (India)

The women in the airy, well-lit room could be women anywhere talking of things that women often talk about. An adult son who won’t contribute to the household expenses. A daughter who is finding it difficult to adjust to married life. A husband who threatens to get a second wife.

July 18, 2014
Bharatiya Janata Party committed to give 33 per cent reservation to women: Saroj Pandey (India)

Charging the former Congress-led United Progressive Alliance government of "betraying women by not giving reservation to them in decision-making bodies", BJP today said it was committed to political empowerment o

July 8, 2014
UN Women Deputy Executive Director Lakshmi Puri meets with key ministers during visit to India

UN Women Deputy Executive Director Lakshmi Puri yesterday met with key ministers of the new Government in India whose efforts will be crucial to the progress of the country’s women and girls – who represent over 18 per cent of the world’s women.

May 21, 2014
India election diary 2014, The Final Phase, story by UNDP India

The 2014 national elections in India recorded the highest ever turnout. Women voters outnumbered their male counterparts in 16 of 28 states. a story by UNDP India