Women experience disadvantage and oppression differentially, based on their status, context and location.

Although female labour force participation is a growth driver, participation rates suggest a country’s potential for faster growth.

The Hindu Widows Remarriage and Property Act, 1989, represents a significant legislative reform aimed at improving the social and economic status of Hindu widows in India.

The Hindu Adoption and Maintenance Act, 1956, is an Indian law that governs the legal process of adoption and the maintenance obligations within Hindu families.