Category Gender Impact Studies Center

Are We Doing Enough to Empower Women in STEM?

Globally, they make up only 28% of the STEM workforce (World Economic Forum, 2021), with even fewer in fields like artificial intelligence, bio-engineering, robotics, and space technology. This disparity is not due to a lack of talent but rather systemic barriers in education, career opportunities, and funding. Breaking these barriers is not just about gender equality, it is essential for driving innovation, scientific advancement, and societal progress.

Women Panchayats and Digital Inclusion: Transforming Local Governance

The 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act of 1992 was a landmark reform that institutionalized gender representation by reserving one-third (33%) of seats for women in Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs). This affirmative action policy significantly increased women’s political participation, enabling them to take on leadership roles as sarpanches (village heads) and panchayat members, thereby shaping governance at the grassroots level (Buch, 2010).

Participants List & Details: EGBVF Ending Gender-based Violence Fellowship | Theme- EGBV: Intersectional Responses, Community Initiatives, and Systemic Interventions

EGBVF Ending Gender-based Violence Fellowship | Theme- EGBV: Intersectional Responses, Community Initiatives, and Systemic Interventions | An Online International Spring School Program | A Three-Month Online Immersive Certificate Training Course | March-May 2025 | IMPRI #WebPolicyLearning Participants List & Details: Participants List & Details…

Beyond Flowers and Festivities: A Historical and Institutional Analysis of International Women’s Day

Originating in the early 20th-century labor movements, IWD has evolved into a globally recognized event, championed by the United Nations and grassroots organizations. It highlights both the progress achieved in women's rights and the enduring disparities that necessitate continued advocacy.

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