Tag: gender

KABUL: Restrictions on women and girls imposed since the Taliban authorities took power are projected to cost Afghanistan almost six percent of its GDP over two years, the UN development agency country director said on Thursday. Taliban authorities have squeezed women out of education, jobs and public life since 2021...

India achieved gender parity in education. The country is now working towards increasing women's workforce participation, especially in non-traditional sectors. India is also addressing gender pay gaps and the digital divide. The government is implementing policies to ensure women's safety and financial inclusion. India increased its gender budget to further these goals...