Gender
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Women empowerment key component of SDGs in Bangladesh
Jun 13, 2018With the deadline that approached fast to end the Millennium Development Goals (MDG’s) in 2015, Bangladesh took stock of its progress to-date and worked hard to ensure the next set of goals reflecting the core requirements... -
IFC Training boosts supervisory roles for women in Bangladesh’s garment sector
Jun 2, 2018Training female sewing operators increases supervisory roles for women, boosts productivity, and reduces absenteeism in the readymade garment sector in Bangladesh, according to a University of Oxford evaluation of a training program by IFC, a sister... -
Youth advocates’ asks for the tax cut on menstrual hygiene products
May 29, 2018Women and girls around the world need to manage their menstruation during their reproductive age. The specific challenges that women and girls experience depend on social norms, customs, education and socio-economic factors. Managing menstruation with normalcy... -
Seminar on women’s rights and liberties held in Manipur, India
May 25, 2018A two-day interactive seminar on women’s rights and liberties in Manipur was a refreshing experience for the participants. Organized jointly by National Human Rights Commission, New Delhi (NHRC) and Manipur University at Imphal on 18-19 May... -
The New York Stock Exchange appointed its first female leader
May 22, 2018The New York Stock Exchange has appointed its first female leader more than two centuries after it was established. Stacey Cunningham will be elevated to the leadership role from her current position of chief operating officer.... -
Women take over the red carpet at Cannes
May 12, 2018Jane Fonda, Salma Hayek and Marion Cotillard were among 82 women who made a symbolic walk up the red carpet at the Cannes Film Festival on Saturday, in a demonstration of solidarity for women struggling for... -
Saudi says to lift driving ban on women June 24
May 9, 2018Saudi women will be allowed to start driving in the kingdom from June 24, the General Department of Traffic Director General Mohammed al-Bassami said on Tuesday. “All the requirements for women in the kingdom to start... -
Female bikers to share ride with OBHAI in Bangladesh
Apr 27, 2018Ride-sharing service OBHAI Solutions Limited, popularly known as OBHAI, has recruited a pool of women bikers who will be sharing a ride with the company. The women bikers will be a part of OBHAI’s fleet in... -
Tackling multiple challenges will boost women employment in ICT
Apr 27, 2018Involvement of women in information and communication technology will significantly strengthen their social and economic empowerment. It will in turn have important contribution in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals particularly the SDG-5. The effort to meaningfully... -
Le Méridien Dhaka observes ‘Journey Week’
Apr 18, 2018Le Méridien Dhaka, part of Marriott International, recruited a significant number of female employees at the second edition of Journey Week by Marriott International. The initiative takes place in all Marriott International properties across Asia Pacific...
