Women Empowerment

Every August, South Africans pause to commemorate Women’s Month. This annual remembrance must be more than a tribute to the heroines of 1956. It must be a moment of national introspection. This year’s theme, “Empowered Women Empower Nations”, reminds us that when women are empowered to learn, lead, innovate and succeed, they do not transform only their own lives, but also shape …

Empowered women, a catalyst for South Africa’s economic growth Read More »

Her in-laws were no more supportive of her education than her parents. With her husband’s support, she pursued her studies through distance education and earned multiple degrees. ‘Sweet sixteen’ is what they say. An age of possibilities. For some, it is when dreams begin to take shape and the sky is the limit. For others, …

From child marriage to empowering others: Priya’s mission to make education accessible Read More »

By issuing ‘woman farmer certificates’, the state is de-linking government subsidies, crop insurance, and institutional credit from mandatory land ownership. In a first-of-its-kind initiative to empower women labourers in the agricultural sector, Maharashtra has framed a new law enabling them to access a host of benefits such as credit, subsidies and crop insurance without any …

Maharashtra women agri-labourers get ‘farmer’ status, assorted benefits Read More »

With over 46 lakh women connected through Self-Help Groups, Rajeevika is not just improving incomes in Rajasthan — it is reshaping identities, redefining decision-making within households, and building one of India’s strongest grassroots women leadership networks. In the sandy villages of Barmer, the tribal belts of Pratapgarh, and the dairy clusters of Kota, a quiet …

How Rajeevika Is Redefining Rural Women’s Empowerment in Rajasthan Read More »

“I strive to change the world – one online community at a time.” Sarah Voon stands as a shining example of female empowerment, leading the charge in reshaping the digital landscape, one online community at a time. Her journey began with a Bachelor of Communication from the University of Newcastle in 2012, setting the stage …

Empowering Women in esports – Sarah’s Digital Media Journey Read More »