We Expected Nothing Less: Greta Thunberg On Criticism At Davos
“We had a few demands (coming into the World Economic Forum). Of course, these demands have been completely ignored. We expected nothing less,” said Greta Thunberg
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Greta Thunberg Is Not A Freak, She’s A Youth Phenomenon Of Our Times
Whether we like it or not, she’s here to stay, to play a vital role in international activism.
Deepika Padukone Speaks About Mental Health At World Economic Forum
“My love-hate relationship with mental illness has taught me so much. To be patient is one. That you are not alone, but most importantly that there is hope.” – Deepika Padukone
Davos: It is time boys are taught to be men, says Malala Yousafzhai
During a session in Davos at the World Economic Forum, youngest recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize Malala Yousafzhai emphasized on the need to educate young men on the subject of women’s rights. This, according to her, is an important step for the cessation of gender inequality. Takeaways from her speech: On role of men in […]
WEF 2018: SRK Honoured For Supporting Kids’, Women’s Rights
Shah Rukh Khan was honoured at the 24th Crystal Award organised by the World Economic Forum in Davos on Monday (Jan 22). The award recognised his ‘leadership in championing children’s and women’s rights in India’. The actor is the founder of the non-profit Meer Foundation, which provides support to victims of acid attacks and burns through medical treatment, […]
Women Call The Shots At This Year’s World Economic Forum
This year, the World Economic Forum at Davos will be led by women. The seven co-chairs who have mostly always been men, are all women. This list the first in the Forum’s history. However, just 21 per cent of the 3,000 participants at the forum are women. Though that number is up from 20 per […]
Future Of Jobs Will Hit Women Most: Davos Report
A new World Economic Forum report on the future of jobs finds that 57 per cent of the jobs which will be replaced by technology between now and 2026 will belong to women. This is because of the dominance of men in industries like information and biotechnology, and also the fact that women are not […]
Equal Women In Labour Force Can Up India’s GDP By 27%: WEF
This year’s World Economic Forum has begun in Davos and focus is on gender parity to improve the economic condition of the countries. The WEF has been saying year after year how India’s GDP will get a boost if women start contributing equally to the labour force as men. And this year’s IMF report says that India’s […]
No Gender Equality For Another 170 Years: Study
According to a study by the World Economic Forum, it will take 170 years for women to be equal to men.
Seven Lessons Motherhood Taught Shakira
The girl, who was once sent out of the class for her hyperactivity, is now toiling day and night to ensure that her children are raised well. And this international songstress is doing all it takes. Shakira, who embraced motherhood after giving birth to her first son in 2013 and the second one in 2015, was […]
