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The Widows’ and Orphans’ Pension Fund (Amendment) Act, No. 8 of 2010 (Sri Lanka)

The Widows’ and Orphans’ Pension Fund (Amendment) Act, No. 8 of 2010, was enacted by the Parliament of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka to reform the existing pension system designed to provide financial security to the…

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The Kandyan Marriage and Divorce (Amendment) Act, No. 23 of 2013 (Sri Lanka)

The Kandyan Marriage and Divorce (Amendment) Act, No. 23 of 2013, passed by the Parliament of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, revises the legal framework governing marriages and divorces within the Kandyan community.…

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The Muslim Marriage and Divorce (Amendment) Act, No. 24 of 2013 (Sri Lanka)

The Muslim Marriage and Divorce (Amendment) Act, No. 24 of 2013, enacted by the Parliament of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, introduces reforms to the legal framework governing marriage and divorce within the Muslim…

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The Maternity Benefits (Amendment) Act, No. 15 of 2018 (Sri Lanka)

The Maternity Benefits (Amendment) Act, No.

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Redesign POSH law for the informal sector
December 01, 2024
Hindustan Times
https://www.hindustantimes.com/

In the recent assembly elections, we were once again inundated with information about how much of a difference the women’s vote made to the outcome. Indeed, in many places, they seemed to have swung the election quite decisively and schemes that prioritised their…

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SC slams misuse of dowry laws
Even acquittal can’t erase scars: SC slams misuse of dowry laws
November 27, 2024
Hindustan Times
https://www.hindustantimes.com/

The bench emphasised that courts must carefully consider whether relatives residing in different cities are being implicated merely to pressure the primary accused. The Supreme Court on Tuesday cautioned courts…

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plug gender gap
Plug gender gap in labour to boost GDP
October 18, 2024
Hindustan Times
https://www.hindustantimes.com/

Given India’s current demographic trends, DAY-NULM assumes great importance in harnessing the demographic dividend, especially among poor households. It is important to increase its coverage across all towns and cities.

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No discrimination in promotion of women officers: Army tells Supreme Court
March 28, 2024
Hindustan Times
http://hindustantimes.com

The Indian Army and Centre have rebutted allegations of discrimination and gender bias in the promotion of women officers to the post of colonel vis-a-vis their male counterparts, underlining that the army has acted in the interest of gender neutrality without…

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Apr 19
8th International Conference on Modern Research in Social Sciences

Dates: 19th to 21st April 2024
Venue: Athens, Greece


The academics, researchers, students, practitioners, decision-makers are encouraged to submit papers in all areas of Social Sciences. 

 

Website: https://www.icmrss.org
Contact person: Marija van Viegen

 

Jan 16
International Conference on Gender and Technology 2025

Dates: 16-19 January 2025
Venue: Kerala, India

   
Call for Papers - Important dates:

 

Paper Submission Deadline: August 30, 2024

Notification of Acceptance: October 15, 2024

Final Camera-ready Paper: November 15, 2024

Registration Deadline: December 15, 2024



  
Website: https://www.amrita.edu/events/gender-technology-conference-2025  
Contact person: Bhavani Rao R. 

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