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The data presents the percentage of households headed by women and men in Bangladesh over the period from 2013 to 2022. In 2013, 11.6% of households were headed by women, while men headed 88.4%. Over the years, there has been a gradual increase in the proportion of households headed by women, reaching 17.4% in 2022, while the percentage of households headed by men decreased to 82.6%. This shift indicates a noteworthy trend towards greater gender equality in household leadership in Bangladesh over the past decade. #genderequality #womenempowerment #workforce #bangladesh NewVision Solutions Limited

India's Female Labor Force Participation Rate (FLFPR) currently stands at a dismal 37%. In order to counteract this, we must enact specific initiatives to alleviate the burden of balancing work and caregiving and tackle barriers. Moreover, it's vital to recognize that the FLFPR only accounts for organized labor, leaving out a significant portion of women in the informal sector. To truly #CountHerIn, we must address the barriers faced by women in both organized and unorganized sectors. By implementing inclusive policies and providing support tailored to the diverse needs of women in all types of work, we can ensure their full participation in the workforce and drive forward gender equality. #workingwomen #genderequality #indianwomen #womenempowerment #CountHerIn #EmpowerWomen #IWD2024 Source: Ministry of Women and Child Development Illustration by Sakshi Chandak

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How can storytelling help us understand changes in social norms? In Nepal, Gender at Work partnered with The Story Kitchen (TSK) to explore this question through a feminist, participatory research project as part of the Hamro Sahakarya initiative by UN Women Nepal. We worked with community-based peer researchers to collect 1,000 stories from women, girls, and other community members across five districts, to understand how harmful social norms—such as caste discrimination, child marriage, and menstruation restrictions—persist, but also where slow yet visible shifts towards gender equality are taking root. Learn more about the initiative, the methodology, the lessons learned throughout the process, and some of the stories of change in video and comic format, such as Changing with the Times (see a preview below!) here 👉🏽 https://bit.ly/3zcZsS2

“Gender equality at the grassroots is essential   For real change to unfold in our country.” For me, the truth of this sentence cuts through  The deluge of urbanised IWD content on social media. Here is a hard fact: The larger part of India’s population is rural. They live in communities Where extreme inequalities are systematised & Handed down through generations; We can see it When we expand our urbanised perspectives to consider  The lives of women & girls in these communities where  The burden of systemic inequality, subordination & discrimination Hangs heavier than an albatross around their necks  When they try to access the most basic of human rights; Health. Nutrition. Education. Employment. Above all, the right to live and thrive. Here is another hard fact : This is not a rural women’s problem. Many of us who live, work & lead in urban centers Once lived in small towns, and even villages; Or have mothers who did. We too have learnt to subordinate ourselves and Normalise both inequality & discrimination To some degree in our everyday lives; We have learnt to curate Our identities, voices, rights & goals  To fit socially prescribed roles and functions. We have learnt these lessons so well that  Far too many of us struggle To represent ourselves fully & lead effectively In work spaces across India Inc. The truth is, We are bound to our sisters in rural communities By our shared experiences of womaning it in India. It is important for us to recognise that When women & girls rise as equals In rural communities across India, We can too. #iwd2024 #changethenarrative #womenleaders #gender #inspiration

💖 International Women's Day 2024 💖 Here at Babbasa, we are incredibly lucky to work with a team made up of strong, passionate and supportive women. Babbasa is a space where regardless of your gender, ethnicity, background or income you feel seen, heard and empowered. We believe that girls and women should be able to thrive in any career or goal they choose. And while progress has been made, there is still work to be done. So why is International Women’s Day so important? 💖 129 million girls remain out of school worldwide  💖 Only 56% of married women ages 15 to 49 make their own choices  💖 It would take almost 300 years to achieve full gender equality at the current rate of progress 💖 Not a single country in the world has achieved gender equality We still have a long way to go in achieving equality, but with the help of our hardworking staff who tirelessly fight for equality every day, our dedicated and compassionate pool of EOAs and supporters who use their expertise, generosity and kindness to change lives, and finally, our powerful and determined young people, we can contribute to the transition towards a fairer and more equal world. #internationalwomensday2024 #diveristyandinclusion #investinwomen #inspireinclusion

How Can We Recognize, Challenge, and Change Gender Inequality? Gender inequalities persist in many communities despite strong beliefs in equality. This issue is deeply rooted in traditions and daily practices, and we must address it head-on. Gender inequality often manifests subtly but powerfully. For instance, in some households, celebrating the birth of a son with sweets like laddoos is common, whereas doing the same for a daughter can be discouraged. This sends a message about the value placed on gender from an early age. Such biases extend into professional settings as well. Women, particularly those from diverse backgrounds, often face unequal treatment and assumptions based on their gender and ethnicity. Our guest Balbir Gurm shares that research has shown that biases can even affect professional evaluations, with white-sounding male names often receiving more favourable assessments than others... To combat these ingrained biases, it’s crucial to educate and empower our communities. We need to challenge outdated norms and advocate for equal treatment in all aspects of life. By promoting awareness and fostering inclusive practices, we can create environments where everyone is valued equally. Together, we can build a future where gender equality is not just an ideal but a reality. #truthtribe #immigrantstories

Through Cents for Seeds, our aim is to empower rural women in northern Uganda to overcome the multiple disadvantages they face. We do this by partnering with local communities to combat the disparities in education, economic status, gender and class between men and women. Intersectionality is a term that's caught on in the last few years. But what does it actually mean and what has it got to do with empowering women? Put simply, intersectionality is the concept that systems of inequality involve multiple intersecting forms of disadvantage. Intersectionality is an important consideration in building gender equality because it helps us understand how different forms of disadvantage interact and exacerbate inequality. If we fail to consider intersectionality, our efforts to empower women might be limited in their impact and could even worsen the situation for them. To empower rural women, we need diverse and complex solutions that acknowledge and address the fact that gender inequality does not act alone, but together with other forms of disadvantage. #LoveMercy #CentsForSeeds #GenderEquality #IntersectionalDisadvantage #Intersectionality

For 38 years, the people of PANI have worked relentlessly to drive progressive social change at the grassroots through greater gender equality and the inclusion of women and girls in the development of communities marked by abject poverty and extreme inequalities. We believe that gender equality at the grassroots is essential for real change to unfold in our country. Our programs, therefore, place women and girls at its heart, focusing on building awareness about rights, investing in training, resources and mentoring for skills development and extending support for them to make empowered choices for themselves, their families and communities. Our journey of over three decades has been an incredible learning curve for us. We are deeply gratified by the deep social changes and the growing participation of women and girls in communities that have unfolded as an outcome of our programs. However, we are more thankful for our own growth and development as a result of our work in this space. Today, on International Women's Day, we celebrate the women and girls in the communities we serve. It is their indomitable spirit, resilience and courageous actions that are slowly but surely changing the social landscapes of rural India. We pledge to continue supporting the rights and aspirations of all women and girls at the grassroots, thereby moulding more equal and equitable communities and societies in rural India. #internationalwomensday2024 #PANI #gender #equality #socialimpact