UN Recognises 'Human Right To Sanitation'

In a bid to combat open defecation, the UN has adopted a landmark resolution recognising the human right to “sanitation” as a distinct human right along with th...

Swachh Bharat: World Bank Approves Rs 10,000-Crore Loan To Support Campaign

The World Bank has approved a $1.5 billion (nearly Rs 10,036.5 crore) loan for the ambitious Clean India campaign to support the Indian government&...

Development Banking For Sustainability

National development banks can play a decisive role in financing the Sustainable Development Goals and the transition to a low-carbon energy future. Given their size and po...

The Invisible Work That Women Do Around The World

Over the past 25 years, according to the United Nations, about 2 billion people have seen improvements in health care, sanitation, and job opportunities. That’s treme...

Bangladesh Leads South Asia In Reducing Gender Disparity: Report

Bangladesh has been ranked 64th this year in an index showing the condition of women in 145 countries. Last year, it was positioned 68th among 142 nations. The Geneva-based...

Initiating A Dialogue Toward Inclusive Identities

“When was the first time you realised that you were a boy or a girl?”
This was one of the initial questions asked to ten year ol...

India Climbs Six Places On WEF’s Gender Index

At 108 out of 145 countries, India’s ranking in the global gender index, compiled every year by the World Economic Forum (WEF), has climbed six places, primarily on a...

13 Women Who Transformed The World Of Economics.

Economist Justin Wolfers recently wrote about how female economists are airbrushed out of academic discussion when they have a male co-author. We decided to bring...

15th River To River - Press Release And Invite For The Pre-Opening Exhibition.