In recent years, women have shattered stereotypes in business, politics, and technology by being successful in a wide range of professions. As evidenced by increased opportunities for education and employment, gender equality is increasing. Society as a whole is heavily invested in preventing gender-based violence and fighting stereotypes. Due to their advocacy for gender equality, women are becoming more and more represented in politics. This movement is being propelled by the diverse roles played by women and also emphasizes the significance of women's empowerment for progress in society.
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Team Indian Bow Out of Junior Women's Hockey WC
On the fourth day of FIH Junior Women’s World Cup, team India and South Africa progressed out of the competition. On the other hand, four teams from Pool A and C - the Netherlands, Australia, Belgium, and Germany have made it to the top 8 spot.
The four qualifying teams have made it to the quarterfinals. Teams that ended up in the third and fourth in their respective groups will now play the classification matches for the 9th to 16th place.
NomadHer sees Increase in Indian Women Embarking on Solo Adventures
The number of Indian women traveling has increased twelvefold, and NomadHer, the world's most popular app for solo female travelers, is seeing an incredible surge in popularity in India. The startup was also a part of the Circle: Founders Club's accelerator program, K-Startup Centre (KSC)-India 2023. Since July, NomadHer's user base has grown significantly, especially among Indian women looking for solo travel opportunities. The app's distinctive features and dedication to empowering and establishing connections among female travelers worldwide have struck an association with the Indian audience, contributing to its viral success in that nation.
Women acquire only 18% of Leadership roles in Indian Healthcare Sector
A study reveals a larger gender gap in senior management positions in the healthcare industry in India. According to the Dasra report "An Unbalanced Scale: Exploring the Female Leadership Gap in India's Healthcare Sector," there is a significant under-representation of women in leadership roles, particularly at the executive and board levels, despite the fact that 29 per cent of doctors and 80 per cent of nurses in the country are female.
ABFRL collaborates with Luxury Fashion brand Christian Louboutin
India's Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Limited (ABFRL), one of India's renowned fashion industry has partnered with renowned luxury shoe brand Christian Louboutin. Christian Louboutin's luxury products will be distributed and sold in India by CLI Footwear and Accessories Pvt Ltd, a 50:50 joint venture between the two companies. The alliance is anticipated to combine the renowned Louboutin brand with ABFRL's robust retail presence to offer Indian customers a one-of-a-kind shopping experience.
ASCI & UA Report finds 48% of Indians support Inclusive Representation by Brands
In a study conducted by the UN Women Convened Unstereotype Alliance (UA) and the Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI) on Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) in Indian advertising, 48 per cent of Indians stated that more inclusive representation by brands in India was necessary. The report offers perspectives on how D&I is represented in Indian advertising in comparison to global practice, along with plenty of unique data on D&I-friendly advertising trends in India. Age, gender, sexual orientation, disability, and other factors were among the important dimensions of D&I representation that were mapped in the report.
Report: 100 Female CEOs out of 2000 NSE-listed Companies
Mumbai-based EdelGive Foundation recently conducted a study on the topic 'Pathways to Leadership for Women in Finance and Economics'. The study reveals that there are just 100 women CEOs out of 2000 companies listed on the National Stock Exchange (NSE). Edelweiss, a financial services conglomerate, has launched the EdelGIve initiative, a philanthropic fund manager and advisor to reputable NGOs and grant givers.
