Why Sterilization Is The Most Popular Form Of Family Planning

For women, sterilization is usually done as tubal ligation, a minimally invasive surgery where the Fallopian tubes are cut and tied off. For men, it’s the vasectomy, ...

Thespo 16 all set to wow theatre lovers once again

– From 15th to 21st December 2014, now in two venues, Prithvi Theatre & Sitara Studio –

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Cases of rising infant deaths in tribal hamlets worry officials

Efforts to counsel Lambada tribal women on the importance of protecting girl child notwithstanding, the Women and Child Welfare Department is worried over the increasing in...

Farhan Akhtar appointed as first-ever male UN Women Goodwill Ambassador

The ‘Bhaag Milkha Bhaag’ star known for his work as an actor, filmmaker and singer, will devote his efforts to promoting the empowerment of women and girls acro...

A Study Bolsters a Call to Use Long-Acting Contraceptives

Marlice House was determined to take a different path from her mother, who had gotten pregnant with her at 17.“I do not want that to be me,” she said.So when Ms...

World Survey Urges Simultaneously Addressing Gender Equality, Sustainable Development

November 2014: The challenges of gender equality and sustainable development must be addressed together in order to realize the human rights of women and girls and support ...

Pfizer and Aid Groups Team Up on Depo-Provera Contraceptive for Developing World

Depo-Provera, an injectable contraceptive given once every three months, is already a popular choice of women in developing countries, who value the convenience and discret...

Building a lasting peace: where are the women?

Fourteen years ago, the UN Security Council officially recognised the importance of fully-involving women in all peace and security efforts in Resolution 1325. But when we ...