Category Archives: Women
Helena Lutege: A female entrepreneur transforming the lives of thousands in Tanzania
Mrs. Helena Lutege is an inspiring women entrepreneur in Tanzania. Coming from a background characterised by poverty, she was determined to work hard to break through and live a decent life. Helena is the founder of Better Life for Tanzanians Trust Fund (BELITA), a microfinance organisation which she
Helena Lutege: A female entrepreneur transforming the lives of thousands in Tanzania
Mrs. Helena Lutege is an inspiring women entrepreneur in Tanzania. Coming from a background characterised by poverty, she was determined to work hard to break through and live a decent life. Helena is the founder of Better Life for Tanzanians Trust Fund (BELITA), a microfinance organisation which she
“10 Women Who Inspire Me” A Special Contribution From Danielle Nierenberg
Throughout September 2012, Worldwatch Institute celebrated the crucial role that women and youth play in ushering in the just and environmentally sustainable future that we’re working hard to bring about. Even in the 21st century, women own less than 15
“10 Women Who Inspire Me” A Special Contribution From Danielle Nierenberg
Throughout September 2012, Worldwatch Institute celebrated the crucial role that women and youth play in ushering in the just and environmentally sustainable future that we’re working hard to bring about. Even in the 21st century, women own less than 15
Climate Change and Gender Inequality in Bolivia: Why We Need Sustainable Development
June 2012 saw the convergence of world leaders, powerful participants of world governments, agents of the private sector, and non-governmental organizations at the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The goal – to discuss, define
Climate Change and Gender Inequality in Bolivia: Why We Need Sustainable Development
June 2012 saw the convergence of world leaders, powerful participants of world governments, agents of the private sector, and non-governmental organizations at the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The goal – to discuss, define
Climate Change Drives Rural-Urban Migration to Dhaka’s Slums
Due to climate change-driven rising flood waters in Bangladesh workers are leaving their land and moving to the country’s cities in their droves. Seasonal flooding by the melt waters of the Himalayas is a natural phenomenon. Today, however, the amount
Climate Change Drives Rural-Urban Migration to Dhaka’s Slums
Due to climate change-driven rising flood waters in Bangladesh workers are leaving their land and moving to the country’s cities in their droves. Seasonal flooding by the melt waters of the Himalayas is a natural phenomenon. Today, however, the amount
Women of the Revolution: GSDM Summer 2012 OUT NOW.
The latest issue of GSDM is out now for free download. Focusing on the Women of the Revolution in the Middle East and Africa, contributions from Catriona Knapman, Tawakel Karman, and Ioulia Fenton take a positive look at female empowerment.
Women of the Revolution: GSDM Summer 2012 OUT NOW.
The latest issue of GSDM is out now for free download. Focusing on the Women of the Revolution in the Middle East and Africa, contributions from Catriona Knapman, Tawakel Karman, and Ioulia Fenton take a positive look at female empowerment.
Watch This Space: GSDM July 2012 Issue
Dear readers, our July 2012 edition is going to be published next week, Monday, 23rd of July 2012! Waiting begins now and here’s a snapshot of the cover. Thanks for your continuous support and watch this space:
Watch This Space: GSDM July 2012 Issue
Dear readers, our July 2012 edition is going to be published next week, Monday, 23rd of July 2012! Waiting begins now and here’s a snapshot of the cover. Thanks for your continuous support and watch this space:
Argentina: the Latin American Pioneer in Gender and Sexual Equality
For a country synonymous with a culture of machismo, gauchos (cowboys) and a dance deeply rooted in traditional male-female dominant- submissive roles, the tango, Argentina is surprisingly leading the way for gender and sexual equality in Latin America. Amid the
Argentina: the Latin American Pioneer in Gender and Sexual Equality
For a country synonymous with a culture of machismo, gauchos (cowboys) and a dance deeply rooted in traditional male-female dominant- submissive roles, the tango, Argentina is surprisingly leading the way for gender and sexual equality in Latin America. Amid the
Fighting for Equality: The Hijra in Bangladesh & Beyond
Hijras have for a long time been entertaining spectators on the big screens of South Asia. In the Hindi movie Amar Akbar Anthony (1977), for example, they accompanied one of the heroes, Akbar (Rishi Kapoor), in a song entitled “Tayyab
Fighting for Equality: The Hijra in Bangladesh & Beyond
Hijras have for a long time been entertaining spectators on the big screens of South Asia. In the Hindi movie Amar Akbar Anthony (1977), for example, they accompanied one of the heroes, Akbar (Rishi Kapoor), in a song entitled “Tayyab
