Chhaya Sharma wins 2019 McCain Institute Award for Courage and Leadership

IPS officer Chhaya Sharma, who led the investigation team of the infamous Nirbhaya gang-rape and murder case, has been awarded the 2019 McCain Institute Award for Courage and Leadership. During her career, Chhaya has led teams in detection and investigation ..

Karnataka launchs an all-women police patrol unit ‘Rani Abbakka Force’

Mangaluru City Police has launched an all-women police patrol unit ‘Rani Abbakka Force’ for the protection of women and children. The force will cover the malls, beaches, educational institutions, places of religious importance, and public transport system in the city. ..

National Girl Child Day (NGCD-2019)

The National Girl Child Day (NGCD) is celebrated every year on January 24 in India to raise awareness against the social stigma and discrimination faced by girl. The day also highlights the need to protect girl child who is prone ..

Malala Yousafzai authors ‘We are Displaced: My Journey and Stories from Refugee Girls Around World’

The book titled ‘We are Displaced: My Journey and Stories from Refugee Girls Around the World’ has been authored by Malala Yousafzai, the Nobel Peace Prize winner and Pakistani activist. In it, the author is charting her experiences travelling the ..

NITI Aayog organised Women Transforming India Awards 2018

15 women entrepreneurs were given awards at the recently concluded Women Transforming India Awards 2018 in New Delhi. The  Women Transforming India Awards are organised by NITI Aayog. It was the 3rd edition of these awards. Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu, ..

2018 International Day for Elimination of Violence against Women

The International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women (IDEVAW) is observed every year on 25th of November to raise public awareness on issues of violence against women and girls, including how men and boys can play a more ..