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Violence against Women is a manifestation of historically unequal power relations between men and women, which have led to domination over and discrimination against women by men and to the prevention of the full advancement of women. The United Nations Declaration on the Elimination of Violence against Women, General Assembly Resolution, December 1993. Domestic violence … Read more
Human POVERTY Index (HPI) The Human Poverty Index (HPI) was first introduced into the Human Development Report by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in 1997 in an attempt to bring together in a composite index the different features of deprivation in the Quality Of Life to arrive at an aggregate judgement on the extent … Read more
Flood and Drought Occurrence Drought Drought is a complex, slow-onset phenomenon of ecological challenge that affects people more than any other natural hazards by causing serious economic, social and environmental losses in both developing and developed countries. The period of unusual dryness (i.e. drought) is a normal feature of the Climate and weather system in … Read more
Nai Roshni Scheme: Empowering Women through Leadership and Skill Development Introduction India, a nation striving for progress and development, recognizes the crucial role women play in shaping its future. However, societal norms and systemic barriers often hinder their full participation in economic and social spheres. To bridge this gap and empower women, the Indian government … Read more
Empowering the Future: A Deep Dive into the Environment Education, Awareness & Training (EEAT) Scheme The Earth, our shared home, faces unprecedented environmental challenges. From climate change to biodiversity loss, the consequences of human activities are becoming increasingly evident. To address these issues effectively, a fundamental shift in human behavior is required, one that is … Read more
India’s role in SAARC India dominates the South Asian landmass and, due to its peninsular geographical configuration, has a long coastline that offers access to the Arabian Sea, the Bay of Bengal, and the eponymous Indian Ocean. Of the member countries of SAARC, India Shares land borders with Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, and Pakistan, and maritime … Read more
Here is a list of subtopics on the impact of poverty: Health Education Employment Housing Food Security Social exclusion Crime Violence Mental health Child development Gender inequality Environmental degradation Political instability Economic growth Human rights Sustainable Development Global poverty Poverty is a state or condition in which a person or community lacks the resources and … Read more
The GDI measures gender gaps in Human Development achievements by accounting for disparities between Women and men in three basic dimensions of human development—Health, knowledge and living standards using the same component indicators as in the HDI. The GDI is the ratio of the HDIs calculated separately for females and males using the same methodology … Read more
The Human Development Index: Measuring Progress Beyond GDP The Human Development Index (HDI) is a composite statistic used to rank countries by their level of human development. It is a measure of a country’s overall well-being, taking into account factors beyond economic growth, such as health, education, and living standards. The HDI was developed by … Read more