7 results for "gender equality"
🌐 Global NewsWomen's Health Reporter Champions Respect for Female Athletes
When basketball legend Diana Taurasi shut down retirement questions at the Paris Olympics, one journalist saw how much work remains in sports media. Her response inspired a mission to tell women athletes' stories with the respect they deserve.
🏆 SportsIndia's Women Athletes Are Rewriting Sports History
Women's sports participation in India has exploded, with female football players growing from 8,683 to 37,829 in just eight years. These athletes are now winning medals, breaking barriers, and inspiring a generation to see sports as a real career path.
🦸 Community HeroesIndian Women Athletes Rise 71st to Global Contenders
Female participation in Indian sports has exploded, with women now winning 43% of the country's Asian Games medals compared to just 36% two decades ago. From cricket champions to Olympic medalists, Indian women are transforming the nation's sporting legacy.
💡 SolutionsRajasthan Community Leaders Listen, Retract Smartphone Ban After Women Speak Up
In a heartening turn of events, community leaders in Jalore, Rajasthan, quickly reversed a restrictive smartphone policy after widespread backlash and intervention by the National Human Rights Commission. The swift response demonstrates the power of public accountability and women's voices in driving positive change.
🧘 Health & WellnessRwanda's Family Planning Success: 64% of Married Women Now Empowered to Choose
Rwanda has achieved a remarkable transformation in reproductive healthcare, with modern contraceptive use among married women soaring from just 13 percent in 1992 to an impressive 64 percent in 2025. This inspiring progress reflects stronger community support, accessible healthcare, and women gaining greater control over their futures.
💡 SolutionsPune Congress Promises Free Bus Travel for Women, Major City Upgrades
In a heartwarming commitment to gender equality and urban development, Congress has unveiled an ambitious manifesto for Pune that puts women's mobility and quality of life at the forefront. The "Pune First" initiative promises free bus travel for all women, enhanced public transport, upgraded schools, and comprehensive environmental improvements.
💡 SolutionsSenegal's Inspiring 'School of Husbands' Empowers Men to Champion Gender Equality
In a groundbreaking initiative, Senegal has created 'Schools of Husbands' where men gather to openly discuss gender equality and challenge traditional biases. With government endorsement and UN backing, over 300 men across 20 schools are becoming ambassadors for positive change in their communities.