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On  #InternationalDayOfCareAndSupport, lets talk about a lesser-addressed area of women's #unpaidcare burden : Care for parents, seniors and the elderly. Women take on 70% of this support-giving role for the ageing population - but we must make the care of our elderly population a collective responsibility Reducing the eldercare burden on women in India requires comprehensive efforts across family structures, government policies, employer support, and technological innovation. These interventions must make caregiving as a family responsibility, not just the duty of women.  By distributing caregiving responsibilities more equitably, we can create a society where women can lead balanced, empowered lives. https://lnkd.in/gWUqT8_M #CareWorkMatters. #LetsTalkAboutCare #29Oct. #InvestInCare. #CareIsAPublicGood.

Just a sneak peek of what it looks like to raise a child in a country that understands baby and parents’ needs. In Denmark, there’s trust. There’s support. There’s a different way to step into—or bike into!—parenthood. 🎥 @fleurdellie via Instagram

Women in conflict broker peace, end violence—yet are sidelined in negotiations. It’s time we place them at the heart of peacebuilding. Our Executive Director at the United Nations Security Council's annual Open Debate on #WomenPeaceSecurity. Read her remarks: https://lnkd.in/dSbUNB4C

Following Gisele Pelicot’s story since the last 2 months and her #Shamemustchangesides stand  has deeply affected me– Not just her heart wrenching ordeal but her innocent demeanour and extreme courage, have touched a lot of hearts. “When you’re raped, there is shame, but it’s not for us to feel shame—it’s for them. Shame must change sides from the victim to the perpetrator ” – that kind of mindset in the face of extreme pain is just mindblowing It takes a lot to overcome the feeling of being betrayed by a loving husband who drugged her for 10 years and invited a 100 men to rape her. The 72 year old Frenchwoman made her trial public so that the men don’t remain anonymous either her story in detail- https://lnkd.in/gfEsYUQU Briefly - https://lnkd.in/gRrYS7ZQ

On #WorldMenopauseDay, here are some suggested actions that #workplaces can take to support #womenleaders who are at a menopausal stage. Surveys have shown that, without employer support, many women quit or consider quitting the jobs during this stage of their life. These points have been extracted from an earlier article by Bhavna Toor and Shravani Prakash that spoke about "how workplaces must support women through all phases of their personal and professional life cycles" - https://lnkd.in/ge33mTWj #womenleaders #menopause #deipolicies #femtech

#policybank A look at various state government schemes providing an infusion of empowerment via free cash transfers to their bank accounts - inlcuding schemes in #Delhi, #Maharashtra #Karnataka #TamilNadu #AndhraPradesh #HimachalPradesh #Jharkhand #Rajashthan Read this resource compilation by Bhavya Goel - https://lnkd.in/gMPKYqke #womenleddevelopment #narishakti #upi #digitalpublicinfrastructure #womenempowerment #financialinclusion

To honor the invaluable contributions of rural women to agriculture and rural development, #InternationalDayofRuralWomen and National Women Farmer’s Day #RashtriyaMahilaKisanDiwas are observed on October 15, declared by the #UnitedNations and #GovernmentofIndia respectively. They emphasize the need for recognizing rural women’s vital roles in shaping sustainable future read our post acknowledging the contribution of women in rural India https://lnkd.in/g5YxpGw2 #RuralWomen #WomenFarmers #PLFS #farmers #womenleddevelopment #ministryofruraldevelopment #ministryofagriculture

Ellenomics #policybank lists 6 State Government schemes to address some of the challenges to women’s mobility - from free tickets to safety features. These actions aim to create more women-inclusive and women-empowering spaces. Manya Narula https://lnkd.in/gkT-nrqe #gendermainstreaming #financialindependence #womenempowerment #urbantransport #genderequality

The gender gap in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education is one of the biggest barriers to women getting green jobs. Those degrees are essential for engineering, renewable energy, and technology sectors that drive innovation. But women remain underrepresented in STEM fields even after making significant progress in education. See our blog on how closing the gender gap would accelerate the green transition while making it more inclusive. https://lnkd.in/eSHfh3sy

In rural Rajasthan, self-help groups do not allow women with 'Ghoonghats' to enter. Ghoonghats are a symbol of dependency - On the husband, the in-laws and the society. But why do self-help groups not allow women to participate wearing a ghoonghat? Because removing the Ghoonghat is the 1st step towards bringing a change in mindset. Joining a SHG for a rural woman is no less than fighting a battle - - Redefining her role in the society - Removing her ghoonghat - Stepping out of her home - Facing resistance In the last 16 years with Rang De, Smita and I have visited many such villages. And every time we return, we feel like we have achieved nothing! It’s expensive to be poor in India, but it’s 10x more difficult to be a rural woman entrepreneur. Because their struggles don’t begin at “credit access” or “employee churn rate”. It begins when they choose to step out of the house. At Rang De, our social investors empower every woman who chooses to break free from dependency. When you make a social investment on Rang De, it’s worth a lot more than just financial returns. They send a message to such rural entrepreneurs in bringing a social transformation. Visit our P2P social investment platform and read the amazing stories of rural female entrepreneurs. Link in the comments.