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Educate Girls Wins 2025 Ramon Magsaysay Award Why in the News? Educate Girls, an Indian NGO founded in 2007 by Safeena Husain, has become the first Indian organisation to win the 2025 Ramon Magsaysay Award, Asia’s equivalent of the Nobel Prize, for its work in girls’ education in disadvantaged rural communities. Educate Girls – Work …
Read MoreTHE GENDER ANGLE TO INDIA’S ECONOMIC VULNERABILITIES Syllabus: GS-3: ● Gender Disparity ● Skill Development Why in the News? India, valued at $4.19 trillion, is set to become the world’s third-largest economy. However, proposed 50% U.S. tariffs on $40 billion exports threaten GDP growth. These tariffs will disproportionately hit labour-intensive sectors like textiles, gems, leather, …
Read MoreILO Flags Pakistan’s Gender Pay Gap as Worst Why in the News ? The International Labour Organisation (ILO) in its Global Wage Report ranked Pakistan among the worst in South Asia for gender pay disparity. Women earn 34% less than men, reflecting deep socio-economic, cultural, and institutional barriers with no signs of improvement. Key Findings …
Read MoreUnfinished Struggle for Gender Justice in India Syllabus: GS Paper – 2 Issues Related to Women Inclusive Growth Why in the News? Despite landmark cases like Vishakha v. State of Rajasthan (1997) and reforms after the 2012 Delhi gang rape, the promise of gender justice in India remains incomplete. Recent debates highlight persistent failures in …
Read MoreSupreme Court Upholds Tribal Women’s Property Rights Why in the News ? In a landmark ruling that has become major india news, the Supreme Court declared that tribal women cannot be denied ancestral property solely based on gender. This judgement ensures constitutional equality in tribal inheritance cases and reverses earlier rulings that had upheld patriarchal …
Read MoreMarriage, Privacy, and Legal Misuse in Matrimonial Disputes Why in the News ? The Supreme Court and Bombay High Court made key rulings on matrimonial disputes, emphasising marriage as a spiritual union, allowing secret recordings as evidence, and urging early resolution to prevent misuse of matrimonial laws and protect mental well-being. Court Observations on Matrimonial …
Read MoreBridging the STEM Gender Gap: Enabling India’s Women through Skills, Industry, and Inclusion Syllabus: GS 2 ● Women empowerment ● Education and technology Why in the News? Despite having the highest percentage of female STEM graduates globally, India struggles with low female workforce participation in STEM sectors. This paradox, driven by social norms, workplace barriers, …
Read MoreDigitally Empowering Women and Children: A Decade of Transformative Governance Syllabus: GS 2 Good governance, digital governance Why in the News? This article highlights the digital transformation led by the Ministry of Women and Child Development in India. Through initiatives like Saksham Anganwadi, Poshan Tracker, SHe-Box, and PMMVY, technology is enabling efficient, transparent, and inclusive …
Read MorePath Opens for Women Towards Army Leadership Why in the News ? For the first time, 17 women cadets graduated from the National Defence Academy (NDA), marking a significant step towards gender inclusion in the armed forces and laying the groundwork for women to potentially rise to top military leadership roles. Historical Progress Towards Gender …
Read MoreCelebrating Women’s Achievements & Advocating Gender Equality On March 8, 2025, the Universal School of Law proudly hosted a special International Women’s Day Celebration, reinforcing its dedication to gender equality, legal empowerment, and leadership. The event brought together students, faculty, and legal professionals to discuss the role of law in shaping a more inclusive future. …
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