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More snippets from #RatanTata's speech at Population Foundation of India's 50th anniversary event in 2020, where he called for collective action among citizens, the government, and the private sector to address pressing issues like education, employment, health, and gender equality. Watch the full video here: https://lnkd.in/g-bGY_5n

Women in the health sector face a 24% gender pay gap. This #WHWWeek, we urge leaders to invest in decent working conditions and fair pay, particularly for female health workers. This is critical to achieving #UniversalHealthCoverage and gender equality. #HealthForAll

This Gender Observation Guide for Indian Elections 2024 will be crucial because it will ensure that gender perspectives are adequately represented and addressed throughout the electoral process. By providing a structured framework for observing and analyzing gender-related issues such as participation, representation, and inclusivity, the guide will help identify barriers faced by women and other marginalized groups in exercising their democratic rights. This will not only promote gender equality but also will enhance the integrity and fairness of the electoral process, ultimately strengthening democracy in India. A very big thanks to the masterminds Akhil Neelam and Sugandha Parmar and the team for creating the masterpiece. Women for Politics Tara Krishnaswamy Maansi Verma #GenderEquality #Elections2024 #GenderObservation #Democracy #Inclusivity #Representation #India #GenderPerspectives #ElectoralProcess #FairElections #GenderRights

📣 Launching Soon! 🚀 We Centre for Gender And Politics (CGAP) are excited to announce our upcoming project: “Gender Observation Guide for Indian Elections 2024”. This open-source guide is a part of our efforts to promote gender equality as an essential theme for the upcoming Indian elections. This guide provides resources and guidance for observing the Indian Elections from a gender lens📊 Stay tuned! Do you want to receive this in your inbox when it's launched? #GenderEquality #India #GenderInElections #SDG5

P is for Parental Leaves In the analysis of the Gender Diversity and Disclosure Scorecard, CERB discovered that almost 95% of the companies surveyed in Pakistan provide paid time off to expectant and new mothers as per applicable legislation, with nearly 90% additionally offering paternity leave. Parental leaves are necessary for the following reasons: 🟢Bonding with the Child 🟢Promoting Gender Equality 🟢Employee Retention and Satisfaction 🟢Legal and Social Expectations CERB has conducted studies and surveys in the area of friendly-family policies. Our latest report is an analysis of the Gender Diversity and Disclosure Scorecard which includes recommendations for the private sector and will be launched soon. #ESG #AtoZofSustainability

Would you like to know more about the competence of different #EqualityBodies to make recommendations in relation to legislation, policy, and policymaking systems? 🔎 Focus on Croatia: "There is a requirement on bodies to whom such recommendations have been made to notify the Equality Body (Pučka pravobraniteljica / Ombudswoman, Ombudsman for Persons with Disabilities and Ombudsperson for Gender Equality), within the time limit set by the Equality Body, of the measures undertaken as a result of the proposal or recommendation made. Where there is a failure by the body to notify the Equality Body, the Equality Body can seek action from the institution that has a supervisory function in relation to that body. Where the supervisory institution fails to act the Equality Body can notify the government." 📖 Find more case studies in our perspective ⬇️ 🔗https://lnkd.in/dXUyxFzj

Happy International Women's Day! Let's celebrate the progress we've made so far and continue pushing for change. The WGEA gender pay gap reports have revealed some shocking statistics, but they are holding businesses accountable and leading to positive change. Additionally, the recent government announcement of a 12% super contribution to paid parental leave payments from July 2025 is a step in the right direction. Here's to hoping that 2024 brings even more progress for gender equality. #InternationalWomensDay #GenderEquality #EqualPay #PaidParentalLeave

In the quest for gender equality, the issue of equal pay has become one of the most prominent and widely debated subjects. The persistent female wage disparity serves as a stark reminder that attaining pay fairness is not just a question of law or policy, despite legislative advances and growing awareness. The problem is intricately linked to political and cultural beliefs that have long shaped ideas about gender roles, labour, and pay. Understanding and addressing these attitudes is essential to closing the wage gap and achieving true equality in the workplace. So why not have a read of Vridhi Mathur’s recent article: Cultural and Societal attitudes toward pay! 💰 https://lnkd.in/e9RbvdW4 #readnow #equalpay #thestudentlawyer

𝐄𝐮𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐧 𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐨𝐧 𝐁𝐞𝐥𝐠𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 The European Commission (and more specifically the European network of legal experts in gender equality and non-discrimination) has published a report on the Gender equality in Belgium (Reporting period 1 January 2022 – 1 January 2023).   The report examines how EU rules regarding gender equality are transposed into our national legal order.   Some very interesting and topical subjects are analysed, such as equal pay and equal treatment at work, pregnancy and maternity leaves, work-life balance for workers, …   If you would like to find out more, you can read the full report here. #EuropeanCommission #GenderEquality #Belgium #claeysengels

🌙 Supreme Court Upholds West Bengal's Policy on Women Doctors and Night Shifts The Supreme Court has recently upheld West Bengal’s policy, restricting women doctors from working night shifts. This ruling has sparked debates about safety and gender equality in the workforce. What are your thoughts? Is this a protective measure or a step backward? 💬 Share your views in the comments below! #SupremeCourt #WomenAtWork #GenderEquality #LawAndOrder #NightShifts #WomenInMedicine #LegalUpdates #LegalsLog