Switzerland’s Burqa Ban Law to Take Effect in 2025 Switzerland is set to implement a law that will ban the full-face veil, commonly known as the burqa, from 2025. The decision, passed by a referendum in 2021, has sparked a heated debate across the country and beyond, with supporters hailing it as a step toward…
Malala Day 2024: Date, History, and Significance Malala Day is celebrated globally on July 12 each year to honor the courage and activism of Malala Yousafzai, the youngest Nobel Prize laureate. This day marks the anniversary of Malala’s powerful speech at the United Nations in 2013, where she advocated for education and women’s rights. The…
P. Geetha Receives Inaugural K. Saraswathi Amma Award Introduction to the Award Renowned author and social activist P. Geetha has been honored with the inaugural K. Saraswathi Amma Award, a prestigious recognition celebrating her contribution to literature and social reform. The award, named after the prominent feminist writer K. Saraswathi Amma, aims to honor individuals…
NHRC Takes Serious Cognizance of “Nata Pratha” The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has recently addressed the issue of “Nata Pratha,” a regressive social practice prevalent in certain regions of India. This archaic custom involves a man allowing his wife to live with another man for a stipulated period, often to fulfill financial or social…
EU Adopts Groundbreaking Legislation Combatting Violence Against Women The European Union (EU) has recently made a significant stride in the fight against gender-based violence by adopting groundbreaking legislation aimed at combating violence against women. This legislative move comes in response to the alarming rates of violence experienced by women across the EU member states. The…
International Day of Rural Women 2023 – Empowering the Backbone of Our Nation International Day of Rural Women is observed worldwide on the 15th of October every year. It is a day to recognize and appreciate the immense contributions made by rural women to the well-being of their families, communities, and the overall development of…
Ghanaian Writer Ama Ata Aidoo Passes Away at 81 Ama Ata Aidoo, a prominent Ghanaian writer and feminist, bid farewell to the world at the age of 81. Her passing leaves a void in the literary community and serves as a poignant reminder of her immense contributions. Aidoo’s life and work have inspired generations of…
Jammu and Kashmir Women’s Day Celebrations : International Women’s Day Celebrated Across Jammu and Kashmir International Women’s Day was celebrated across Jammu and Kashmir on March 8, 2023, to honor the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. The day is also a call to action for accelerating gender equality. Why this News is…
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