Global Finance and Human Security in South Asia: A Gender Perspective Lady Shri Ram College for Women (University of Delhi) in partnership with the Heinrich Böll Foundation is holding a South Asia Regional Autumn School on the theme - Global Finance and Human Security in South Asia: A Gender Perspective from November 1–5, 2011
Religion, Politics and Gender Equality Modernity predicted that religion would retreat into a private zone of worship and practice. However, recent decades have seen religion become increasingly salient on the political stage worldwide. This politicized religion impinges on women’s rights in problematic ways.
Newsletters: North East India Women Initiative for Peace For more than a century women and women’s organisations and movements have mobilised support for social empowerment, economic justice, democracy, human rights and conflict prevention.
Human Rights Impact Assessment (HRIA) and Expert Consultation on the EU – India FTA with a special focus on impacts on Indian Food Security India is close to conclude an ambitious Free Trade Agreement" (FTA) with the European Union (EU). On April 11-12, 2011, HBF and partners organised an expert consultation in New Delhi to gauge the perception of the FTA and its potential to threaten the right to food in India.
Gender politics makes a difference - Experiences of the Heinrich Böll Foundation across the World Politics can only succeed when it is inclusive of all genders. Gender justice is an ambitious goal, one that the Heinrich Böll Foundation is pursuing together with many different allies worldwide. This publication gives an overview of their work pdf
Special Article:Analysis of Gender Profile in Export Oriented Industries in India. The current economic crisis surely supports the claim that neo-liberal economic policies have not worked thereby leaving many more across the world poor and vulnerable. Without a clear focus on human rights and inclusive growth no economic policy can ensure growth with development. Gender equality is not only a fundamental human right but also an important yardstick for growth with equity. Women play an equally important role in a country’s economic development and a crucial role in the household well-being and with equal opportunities this would undoubtedly foster greater welfare and sustainable growth. MDG (3) exhibit the importance of gender equality for all round development of a country By Bansari Nag
JIHAD: Its Historicity and Contemporary Relevance The Centre for Study of Society and Secularism has carried out a research project "Jihad, its Historicity and Contemporary Relevance" which has helped in demolishing several myths woven around the theme of jihad. By Anwar Hussain, Research Fellow, CSSS
Briefing Papers: Two recent papers by Kavaljit Singh considering investment and banking sector implications of an India – EU FTA The current Indian trade – policy environment faces many new questions and challenges in light of the impending landmark Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between India and the European Union (EU). The following briefing papers try to delineate and decipher potential economical implications that this agreement would portend for the Indian banking sector and raises concerns about resulting unchecked cross – border investment flows. By By Kavaljit Singh, Director, Public Interest Research Center
The Critical Analysis of Fatwas Issued on Muslim Women in India Fatwa is basically an Islamic legal opinion which has its roots in the Islamic history. However, in the modern time, starting from the Imam Khomeini’s Fatwa against Salman Rushdie, this term often creates chaos in the society.
CONFERENCE : Cultures of Peace: Festival of the Northeast The Heinrich Boll Foundation, in collaboration with Zubaan and India Habitat Centre organized a two day programme titled ‘Cultures of Peace: A festival of the Northeast’ which showcased a multitude of aspects about the Northeast – culture, writing, photography, art, poetry, and music of India’s northeastern states.
