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When a country has problems, women are often the answer
Twenty years ago, the Beijing International Conference on Women reviewed the research and declared that raising the status of women was a linchpin for global development. Join PRI’s The World as we explore how far we’ve come and what it means to combat gender inequality in our Across Women’s Lives coverage.
New rape case in India is not just about gender, but caste too
This week a horrific scene shocked villagers in the state of Uttar Pradesh in northern India. Bodies of two girls, raped and murdered, hung from a mango tree. The case has sparked fresh debate about violence against women and castes in India.
New rape case in India is not just about gender, but caste too
This week a horrific scene shocked villagers in the state of Uttar Pradesh in northern India. Bodies of two girls, raped and murdered, hung from a mango tree. The case has sparked fresh debate about violence against women and castes in India.
This hit Indian movie offers a chance to see an empowered everyday woman on the big screen
In India, a low-budget movie has turned into a hit that nobody saw coming. It’s called “Queen” and it’s the story of a young Hindu woman whose fiancé leaves her on the eve of their wedding. Rather than let it ruin her life she sets off on a charming adventure of self-discovery.
