KARACHI, Jan 5: Human rights and minority rights activists and civil society representatives have urged the government to ensure adequate representation for scheduled caste Hindus in the assemblies. They highlighted that under the current electoral system, only upper-caste Hindus can reach the assemblies through reserved seats. The speakers included Ms Anis Haroon, a Member of…
In Nigerien societies, castes were divided into distinct groups, each with specific societal roles and functions. These groups were determined by birth, and it was difficult for a person to change caste during their lifetime.
The World Bank Group (2006) deems gender equality ‘smart economics’ in its GenderAction Plan 2007-2010. However, questions are increasingly being raised about just how muchthe empowerment strategies set down in World Bank and International Monetary Fund endorsed Poverty Reduction Strategy Papers (PRSPs) are actually improving the quality of life of women in less developed countries….
