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Burnout Prevention and Self Care for Working Women
Have you ever felt the following during a workday? A feeling of exhaustion or energy depletion Feelings of negativity related to one’s job Reduced professional efficiency You may have recognized one of these symptoms noted above. Perhaps you even noticed this is some of your office colleagues. These are the signs of burnout, a mental…
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Unsung Hero Of India- Savitribai Phule
Indians accept women as political leaders, but at home, they should cater to traditional roles first. More than a half-century ago, India was one of the first countries on the globe to elect a woman as a Prime minister. It was surely a proud moment for the country to recognize a woman to run the…
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Confronting workplace sexual misconduct against women
Sexual misconduct is a societal ail deeply entrenched in the world. It is a problem that affects people of both genders, ages, and backgrounds. There is a prevailing culture of silence and shame that helped these acts continue for too long. This stance lets the perpetrator get away and leaves the survivors suffering in silence.…
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Appreciating The Women Behind The Wheels
Working in a male dominant industry is a challenge in itself especially when it comes to dealing with irritating man’s perception of overt sexual harassment. The men don’t have to learn or think of ideas on how to overcome such abuse, while we have played the victim all the time. While we always hope nobody…
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Are Safety Apps The First Step In Self-Defense?
Do safety apps, security devices, and self-defence lessons make a difference? Are people really using their self-defence moves outside of class? Are GPS tracking tags just fancy accessories? Do these safety measures actually come in handy in real-life situations? A True Story: Demi Leigh Tebow was crowned Miss South Africa in 2017. She was beautiful,…
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Safeguarding Employee Rights and Reputation Through Zero Tolerance
A recent survey conducted by the International Labour Organization (ILO) revealed that 23% of women have encountered instances of sexual harassment in the workplace. It is crucial to emphasize that any type of harassment has no rightful place within the office environment. For any employer aspiring to foster company growth, the primary focus should be…
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Voices Unheard, Dreams Unleashed: Stories of Resilience and Hope Among Syrian Women
Heart-Wrenching Stories Of Syrian Women As we were growing up in Damascus, we were not allowed to dream or fly. I was in an invisible cage, where escape routes were none. We were watching women growing in bounds, holding different positions with their leadership skills, from politicians to sportswomen, and the world was welcoming women…
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How progressive policies help women in the workplace
Women in the workplace always faced an uphill battle. They spent years of lobbying and protesting to become workers. Yet, even after that, they face many obstacles and problems. Issues like equal pay, sexual harassment, work-life balance, etc. are some of the issues a working woman faces. The need for progressive policies in 2023 As…
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Building Awareness: Unveiling the Hidden Realities of Modern Slavery
“We worked day and night. We hardly got time to rest. We worked hard to earn peanuts and our treatment was worsening day by day. Every night we were raped by the owner’s husband and he threw us a thrash. It was a jail for women like me, where we work, and we work all…
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Empowering Widows: Innovating with Technology & Rights
International Widows Day is an important occasion that aims to acknowledge the struggles faced by widows globally and promote their empowerment and rights. This year’s theme by the UN, “Innovation and Technology for Gender Equality,” highlights the transformative power of innovation, technology, and advocacy in improving the lives of widows. By leveraging these tools, we…
