Women’s health is often discussed as a set of isolated biological events: puberty, pregnancy, delivery, menopause. While these investments towards these milestones have historically driven improvements in localized metrics, this approach fundamentally misunderstands how human health operates. Women’s health operates…
By the Gender Center of Excellence There is a particular kind of institutional failure that is harder to correct than simple neglect. It is the failure that comes dressed as progress. It carries the right language, checks the right boxes,…
In the development landscape, women-centered programmes are routinely framed as yielding benefits that extend far beyond the woman herself. Titles like “Empower Women; Empower the Next Generation” or “Investing in Women Uplifts Communities” are common. Important strategies and initiatives, packed…
Nestled within the mineral-rich state of Jharkhand lies a community in the heart of Jamtara District that has persevered through a myriad of challenges. In a region characterised by small, marginal land holdings and a heavy reliance on rainfall for…
India’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives for women’s empowerment have seen a significant engagement around traditional skill-building programs such as stitching, tailoring and food processing. While these efforts have undoubtedly provided economic opportunities to thousands of women even, they have…
The ingenuity of women in the realm of entrepreneurship stands as a testament to their remarkable resilience and creativity. Reflecting on history, it often occurs to me that while many groundbreaking inventions are attributed to men (at least as per…