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3 Reasons: Women leaders are better equipped to handle climate crisis

In the fight towards protecting our nature, women leaders are coming at the forefront by implementing and demanding radical policies on emissions to advocating for the most vulnerable populations to climate change. From Anne Hidalgo, Paris mayor who tackled pollution in her first term, Carolina Schmidt, Chile’s Minister of Environment working for renewable and free energy to the famous Caroline Lucas, drafting a greener policy and reducing fossil fuel consumption, these women are setting up an example for encouraging more lead on climate action for tomorrow. However, women are still underrepresented in climate policy decision making. Globally, less than 8% of women are represented in the cabinet. There is a need for more women to enter political spaces and act as agents of change to be part of a sustainable future. Read more to understand why women’s leadership is vital for climate change action plan

3 Lessons: The world can learn from women’s leadership during the pandemic

NETRI draws out 3 lessons we can learn from women politicians who handled pandemic effectively- Risk aversion policy, transformative leadership and prioritizing the social consequences of the pandemic. In the blog find about the instances from countries where women head the governments.

Building a Case for Gender Parity in the Conduct of India’s Foreign Affairs

Shruti Sinha writes for The Diplomatist assessing the status of gender parity in the conduct of India's foreign affairs and recommendations on improving the same. She is involved in advocacy and engagement at NETRI Foundation.

Covid-19 Pandemic & The Socio-Economic & Political Impact On Women

The COVID pandemic is having the tremors felt across sectors, but its impact on marginalized sections, especially women, has been on several fronts. While the social and economic impact has been severe, women leadership in politics is writing inspiring stories in handling crisis worldwide and closer home. Economic independence and Social justice – the anchors of Feminism and Gender Equality have been hit hard. Would it impact Feminism as a movement in post COVID times? We deep dive here with experts.

Women and Pandemic- Gendered Approach to the Crisis: Suggestions for Policy Makers

On the Women's political empowerment day, which is also the National Panchayat Raj Day, we are launching our report on Women and Pandemic with policy suggestions for the policy makers. Our policy recommendations also align with the UN Women recommendations on the matter. "Women and Pandemic" was hosted online on 11th April 2020 and witnessed a participation of around 70 people. The importance of devolution of powers and resources to the Panchayats came out as an important recommendation given one of our panelists was Ms. Ritu jaiswal, who is a sarpanch/mukhiya/village head of a small village in Bihar. Her handle over the migrant crisis to prevent the spreading of the virus, her relief work, and the approach to empower women during this lockdown through local manufacturing of masks is inspirational. Ruha Shadab, who is a physician brought to light the underlying societal norms which play as disadvantage against women's immune system which is comparatively stronger than men. She also spoke about funneling of women from the entry-level jobs to the decision making roles at the top. Abhiruchi Chatterjee emphasised on the need of gender budgeting, gender-sensitive workplaces, gender-audits and presented views on domestic violence and unpaid care work performed by women.

Dalit Women’s Tryst with Indian Political System: In conversation with Cynthia Stephen

Women Who Lead Series: A conversation with Cynthia Stephen as a part of a series of interactions with eminent personalities in our effort to enhance the understanding of the current situation pertaining to women in Indian politics.

Nurturing Women for Politics: In conversation with Tara Krishnaswamy

Women Who Lead Series: A conversation with Tara Krishnaswamy as a part of a series of interactions with eminent personalities in our effort to enhance the understanding of the current situation pertaining to women in Indian politics.