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Kerala inks pact with UN Women

February 27, 2023

The Kerala State Government recently signed an agreement with the United Nations women to increase the role of women in the tourist industry of the state. Under the agreement, the Responsible Tourism Mission is to be implemented in the state. ..

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International Equal Pay Day

September 19, 2022

The International Equal Pay Day is observed on September 18 every year. Key facts The International Equal Pay Day is observed to highlight the issue of gender pay gap and raise awareness about the same at the international level. It ..

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India’s Contribution to UN Women

April 4, 2022

USD 500,000 has been contributed by India to the UN Women, the United Nations agency for women empowerment and gender equality. Overview: The contribution was made by India to reaffirm the country’s valued partnership of gender parity and development that ..

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International Day of Women and Girls in Science

February 11, 2021

The world celebrates the International Day of Women and Girls in Science every year on the 11th day of February.  The year 2021 marked the 6th International Day of Women and Girls in Science. The day was celebrated under the ..

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Kerala’s Gender Park- Key Facts to know

January 29, 2021

The Gender Park in Kozhikode, Kerala will open from next month. The park will become functional on the occasion of the second edition of the International Conference on Gender Equality (ICGE-II). Highlights The park will be inaugurated by the Chief ..

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International Women’s Day observed on March 8

March 11, 2020

International Women’s Day is observed annually across the world on March 8. This year, the theme of the Women’s day is ‘I am Generation Equality: Realizing Women’s Rights’. The theme is on the lines with UN Women’s new multigenerational campaign, ‘Generation ..