At UN, Bollywood’s Farhan Akhtar leads push to involve more men to end violence against women

When the moderator of a panel discussion on Wednesday at United Nations Headquarters in New York on how to end violence against women looked a little disappointedly at her ...

Gender Equality and Earth’s Future

Twenty years ago, the adoption by 189 governments of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action marked a turning point in the history of women’s rights. This pro...

7 Unasked Questions On A Ban

Augustine Veliath

India’s Daughter was banned. Let us look at seven unasked questions in this debate. Was banning the film a knee jerk reac...

Kerry Washington, Pink, Madonna Support Gender Equality

It’s time to celebrate the achievements of women! Sunday marks International Women’s Day around the world where millions of people stop to acknowledge the power...

Women's Day Special: The Powerpuff Girls of Bollywood

“She takes care of herself, she is ahead of her time” is a line taken from one of my favourite songs “She’s always a Woman”. Yes, that’s...

Celebrities To Take Part In March For Gender Equality In NYC

Actor Paul Bettany and actresses AnnaLynne McCordand Kelly Rutherford will join women’s rights leaders and activists for a March For Gender Equality on March 8 in NYC...

Glee Stars Perform At Family Equality Council Los Angeles Awards Dinner

The Family Equality Council Los Angeles Awards Dinner took place on Saturday night at the Beverly Hilton. The event was hosted by Sandra Bernhard, and included performances...

National Institute of Gender Justice honours Rani

Actress Rani Mukerji was on Tuesday felicitated in New Delhi by Sreerupa Mitra Chaudhury who is the chairperson for the National Institute of Gender Justice. The past award...

Elton John AIDS Foundation Applauds Special Envoy

The Elton John AIDS Foundation is extremely pleased that the United States Government has taken another important step in recognizing LGBT rights as human rights. By appoin...