Co-creation teams met in Helsinki on May 20th in workshop to tune their plans. Indian Ambassador in Finland Mr. Manickam was an active contributor during the workshop.
The girls have not vanished overnight. Decades of sex determination tests and female foeticide that has acquired genocide proportions are finally catching up with states in India.
This is only the tip of the demographic and social problems confronting India in the coming years. Skewed sex ratios have moved beyond the states of Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh. With news of increasing number of female foetuses being aborted from Orissa to Bangalore there is ample evidence to suggest that the next census will reveal a further fall in child sex ratios throughout the country.
The decline in child sex ratio in India is evident by comparing the census figures. In 1991, the figure was 947 girls to 1000 boys. Ten years later it had fallen to 927 girls for 1000 boys.
Since 1991, 80% of districts in India have recorded a declining sex ratio with the state of Punjab being the worst.
States like Maharashtra, Gujarat, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh and Haryana have recorded a more than 50 point decline in the child sex ratio in this period.
Despite these horrific numbers, foetal sex determination and sex selective abortion by unethical medical professionals has today grown into a Rs. 1,000 crore industry (US$ 244 million). Social discrimination against women, already entrenched in Indian society, has been spurred on by technological developments that today allow mobile sex selection clinics to drive into almost any village or neighbourhood unchecked.
The PCPNDT Act 1994 (Preconception and Prenatal Diagnostic Techniques Act) was modified in 2003 to target the medical profession - the ‘supply side’ of the practice of sex selection. However non implementation of the Act has been the biggest failing of the campaign against sex selection
According to the latest data available till May 2006, as many as 22 out of 35 states in India had not reported a single case of violation of the act since it came into force. Delhi reported the largest number of violations – 76 out of which 69 were cases of non registration of birth! Punjab had 67 cases and Gujarat 57 cases.
But the battle rages on.
According to World Bank
“Rural development is growth strategy for a particular target population -the rural poor . It involves extending of benefits of development to those future lies in the pursuit of livelihood in rural areas .These include small farmers, landless and women.”
The girls have not vanished overnight. Decades of sex determination tests and female foeticide that has acquired genocide proportions are finally catching up with states in India.
This is only the tip of the demographic and social problems confronting India in the coming years. Skewed sex ratios have moved beyond the states of Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh. With news of increasing number of female foetuses being aborted from Orissa to Bangalore there is ample evidence to suggest that the next census will reveal a further fall in child sex ratios throughout the country.
The decline in child sex ratio in India is evident by comparing the census figures. In 1991, the figure was 947 girls to 1000 boys. Ten years later it had fallen to 927 girls for 1000 boys.
Since 1991, 80% of districts in India have recorded a declining sex ratio with the state of Punjab being the worst.
States like Maharashtra, Gujarat, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh and Haryana have recorded a more than 50 point decline in the child sex ratio in this period.
Despite these horrific numbers, foetal sex determination and sex selective abortion by unethical medical professionals has today grown into a Rs. 1,000 crore industry (US$ 244 million). Social discrimination against women, already entrenched in Indian society, has been spurred on by technological developments that today allow mobile sex selection clinics to drive into almost any village or neighbourhood unchecked.
The PCPNDT Act 1994 (Preconception and Prenatal Diagnostic Techniques Act) was modified in 2003 to target the medical profession - the ‘supply side’ of the practice of sex selection. However non implementation of the Act has been the biggest failing of the campaign against sex selection
According to the latest data available till May 2006, as many as 22 out of 35 states in India had not reported a single case of violation of the act since it came into force. Delhi reported the largest number of violations – 76 out of which 69 were cases of non registration of birth! Punjab had 67 cases and Gujarat 57 cases.
But the battle rages on.
According to World Bank
“Rural development is growth strategy for a particular target population -the rural poor . It involves extending of benefits of development to those future lies in the pursuit of livelihood in rural areas .These include small farmers, landless and women.”
It include history of women, principles of women empowerment, stages, six S, need of women empowerment, changes in women empowerment, acts in women empowerment, programmes for women, different projects, constraints of women empowerment, measurement of women empowerment, conclusion.
Assamese cuisine by indianchefrecipe @ www.indianchefrecipe.comindian chefrecipe
assame cuisine is the cuisine of assam a state in north east india it is a style of cooking that is a confluence of cooking habits of the hills that favor fermentation and drying as forms of food preservation.
Panchayats have been the backbone of the Indian villages since the beginning of the recorded history. Gandhiji s dream of every village being a republic or Panchayats having powers has been translated into reality with the introduction of three-tier Panchayati Raj system to enlist people’s participation in rural reconstruction
Women empowerment women abuse, child abuseNehaNupur8
Empowerment is a multidimensional process
that helps people gain control over their own
lives.
◦
Empowerment refers to the increasing the
spiritual, political, social or economic strength
of individuals and communities.
◦
Women Empowerment is the process and the
outcome of the process by which women
challenge gender based discrimination in every
institution and structures of the society
Improve quality and increase access to family planning and maternal health care services
Educate couples to ensure they have the best chance for a wanted and safe pregnancy
Safe motherhood is one of the important components of Reproductive Health. It means ensuring that all women receive the care they need, to be safe and healthy throughout pregnancy and childbirth. It is the ability of a mother to have safe & healthy pregnancy & child birth.
Female foeticide & commercial sex workers , CHNNehaNupur8
Abortion of female foetus after undergoing a sex determination test is known as female foeticide .
Dowry system ,preference for a male child, low status of women , etc are the few reasons for female foeticide. Consequences of which are skewed sex ratio, female trafficking, rape & women exploitation.
Laws have been enacted to stop female foeticide .
Commercial sex workers are females , males , trans genders who receive money or goods in exchange of sexual services .HIV infection is more prevalent in them due to indulging in such work. Measures are now been taken to improve their sexual health and self esteem.
Health education poster in HINDI for use as wall poster or wall painting in urban/ rural Hindi speaking Indian states. I do not own the content and NO copyrights entertained. Material is for public welfare and health education. Thank you.
It include history of women, principles of women empowerment, stages, six S, need of women empowerment, changes in women empowerment, acts in women empowerment, programmes for women, different projects, constraints of women empowerment, measurement of women empowerment, conclusion.
Assamese cuisine by indianchefrecipe @ www.indianchefrecipe.comindian chefrecipe
assame cuisine is the cuisine of assam a state in north east india it is a style of cooking that is a confluence of cooking habits of the hills that favor fermentation and drying as forms of food preservation.
Panchayats have been the backbone of the Indian villages since the beginning of the recorded history. Gandhiji s dream of every village being a republic or Panchayats having powers has been translated into reality with the introduction of three-tier Panchayati Raj system to enlist people’s participation in rural reconstruction
Women empowerment women abuse, child abuseNehaNupur8
Empowerment is a multidimensional process
that helps people gain control over their own
lives.
◦
Empowerment refers to the increasing the
spiritual, political, social or economic strength
of individuals and communities.
◦
Women Empowerment is the process and the
outcome of the process by which women
challenge gender based discrimination in every
institution and structures of the society
Improve quality and increase access to family planning and maternal health care services
Educate couples to ensure they have the best chance for a wanted and safe pregnancy
Safe motherhood is one of the important components of Reproductive Health. It means ensuring that all women receive the care they need, to be safe and healthy throughout pregnancy and childbirth. It is the ability of a mother to have safe & healthy pregnancy & child birth.
Female foeticide & commercial sex workers , CHNNehaNupur8
Abortion of female foetus after undergoing a sex determination test is known as female foeticide .
Dowry system ,preference for a male child, low status of women , etc are the few reasons for female foeticide. Consequences of which are skewed sex ratio, female trafficking, rape & women exploitation.
Laws have been enacted to stop female foeticide .
Commercial sex workers are females , males , trans genders who receive money or goods in exchange of sexual services .HIV infection is more prevalent in them due to indulging in such work. Measures are now been taken to improve their sexual health and self esteem.
Health education poster in HINDI for use as wall poster or wall painting in urban/ rural Hindi speaking Indian states. I do not own the content and NO copyrights entertained. Material is for public welfare and health education. Thank you.
What You Need to Know about Small Drinking Water Systems: Barnesnado-web
This presentation was delivered at NADO's 2018 Annual Training Conference, held in Charlotte, NC on October 13-16. For more information, visit: https://www.nado.org/events/2018-annual-training-conference/
Water for Life: Promoting Accountability: Monitoring WASH Services & the Enab...IRC
By Susan Davis, Improve International. Prepared for the Monitoring sustainable WASH service delivery symposium, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 9-11 April 2013.
Virtual knowledge session on child protection in cocoa, coffee and spicesAndrea Adriana Vos
Organized by the Dutch Fund Against Child Labour and KIT Royal Tropical Institute.
Speakers include:
Marianne van Keep (Verstegen Spices and Sauces)
Stephen Achia (ABOCFA)
Anneke Fermont (Kyagalanyi Coffee Ltd) and Kunera Moore (Rainforest Alliance)
COP22 event details
Date, schedule and venue: November 18, 14:00-15:30, Green Zone (room to be confirmed)
Organisers:
Ecopreneurs for the Climate
Aribat Moubadara/Rabat Initiative; et Entrelles des Femmes Entrepreneures Rabat Salé Kénitra
Synopsis:
The contribution of ecopreneurs and green SMEs to mitigating and adapting to climate change via sustainable, collaborative, and equitable businesses; and thus to the implementation of the Paris Agreement and the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
Program and speakers:
Rachida Yacoubi (president of the Aribat Moubadara/Rabat initiative; and Entrelles des Femmes Entrepreneures): results from the SwitchMed and Cleantech programs in Morocco, ecopreneurs that participated, and green SMEs developed.
Female ecopreneur, member of the “Entrelles des Femmes Entrepreneures” association.
Jesus Iglesias (international coordinator of ECO4CLIM): results and winning projects from the 2016 Global Week of Green Business and the Climate Movement (#ECO4CLIM16, October 24-30).
Cyril Colin (co-founder of Elum Energy, ECO4CLIM16 global winner): “Elum Energy” startup, provider of tailored microgrid intelligent solutions.
Other prestigious experts from Morocco, France and different countries have been invited, and will confirm their participation soon.
In cooperation with the Research and Evaluation Division of BRAC, Copenhagen Consensus Center organized roundtable discussions with an aim to figure out smarter solutions to the most problematic issues facing Bangladesh.
Five case studies that showcase partnership-based models that have successfully expanded access to basic services for marginalized populations and groups.
Research carried out for the Multilateral Investment Fund/Inter-American Development Bank by the Innovation and Technology for Development Centre/Technical University of Madrid.
Download the report at www.itd.upm.es
Hygiene & Sanitation - Overview of ApproachesJonathan Wiles
Delivered by Janet Ausel of Samaritan's Purse, this presentation is an overview of seven different approaches to hygiene and sanitation promotion that can be used in international development programs
Similar to Housing and sanitation initiatives 2014-05-20 (20)
ZGB - The Role of Generative AI in Government transformation.pdfSaeed Al Dhaheri
This keynote was presented during the the 7th edition of the UAE Hackathon 2024. It highlights the role of AI and Generative AI in addressing government transformation to achieve zero government bureaucracy
Jennifer Schaus and Associates hosts a complimentary webinar series on The FAR in 2024. Join the webinars on Wednesdays and Fridays at noon, eastern.
Recordings are on YouTube and the company website.
https://www.youtube.com/@jenniferschaus/videos
Russian anarchist and anti-war movement in the third year of full-scale warAntti Rautiainen
Anarchist group ANA Regensburg hosted my online-presentation on 16th of May 2024, in which I discussed tactics of anti-war activism in Russia, and reasons why the anti-war movement has not been able to make an impact to change the course of events yet. Cases of anarchists repressed for anti-war activities are presented, as well as strategies of support for political prisoners, and modest successes in supporting their struggles.
Thumbnail picture is by MediaZona, you may read their report on anti-war arson attacks in Russia here: https://en.zona.media/article/2022/10/13/burn-map
Links:
Autonomous Action
http://Avtonom.org
Anarchist Black Cross Moscow
http://Avtonom.org/abc
Solidarity Zone
https://t.me/solidarity_zone
Memorial
https://memopzk.org/, https://t.me/pzk_memorial
OVD-Info
https://en.ovdinfo.org/antiwar-ovd-info-guide
RosUznik
https://rosuznik.org/
Uznik Online
http://uznikonline.tilda.ws/
Russian Reader
https://therussianreader.com/
ABC Irkutsk
https://abc38.noblogs.org/
Send mail to prisoners from abroad:
http://Prisonmail.online
YouTube: https://youtu.be/c5nSOdU48O8
Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/libertarianlifecoach/episodes/Russian-anarchist-and-anti-war-movement-in-the-third-year-of-full-scale-war-e2k8ai4
Understanding the Challenges of Street ChildrenSERUDS INDIA
By raising awareness, providing support, advocating for change, and offering assistance to children in need, individuals can play a crucial role in improving the lives of street children and helping them realize their full potential
Donate Us
https://serudsindia.org/how-individuals-can-support-street-children-in-india/
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Many ways to support street children.pptxSERUDS INDIA
By raising awareness, providing support, advocating for change, and offering assistance to children in need, individuals can play a crucial role in improving the lives of street children and helping them realize their full potential
Donate Us
https://serudsindia.org/how-individuals-can-support-street-children-in-india/
#donatefororphan, #donateforhomelesschildren, #childeducation, #ngochildeducation, #donateforeducation, #donationforchildeducation, #sponsorforpoorchild, #sponsororphanage #sponsororphanchild, #donation, #education, #charity, #educationforchild, #seruds, #kurnool, #joyhome
What is the point of small housing associations.pptxPaul Smith
Given the small scale of housing associations and their relative high cost per home what is the point of them and how do we justify their continued existance
This session provides a comprehensive overview of the latest updates to the Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (commonly known as the Uniform Guidance) outlined in the 2 CFR 200.
With a focus on the 2024 revisions issued by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), participants will gain insight into the key changes affecting federal grant recipients. The session will delve into critical regulatory updates, providing attendees with the knowledge and tools necessary to navigate and comply with the evolving landscape of federal grant management.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the rationale behind the 2024 updates to the Uniform Guidance outlined in 2 CFR 200, and their implications for federal grant recipients.
- Identify the key changes and revisions introduced by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) in the 2024 edition of 2 CFR 200.
- Gain proficiency in applying the updated regulations to ensure compliance with federal grant requirements and avoid potential audit findings.
- Develop strategies for effectively implementing the new guidelines within the grant management processes of their respective organizations, fostering efficiency and accountability in federal grant administration.
2. • Solution does not need
electricity, water or additives to
function
• It’s hygienic and stops
spreading of deseases
• It’s odourless and easy to use
and service
3. Dignity
Monetary
benefits
Environment
FAMILY
• Women safety
• Child safetySafety
Health
• Odorless toilet
• Girls at school
• Elderly and
handicapped• Better hygiene
• Child mortality
• Women health
• No dependency on water
and electricity
• Organic farming
• Use of recycled
polyethylene
• Lower healthcare
costs
• Free fertilizer
• Less water
pollution
• Create
employment
4. Sanitation
and housing
solution
R&D and local
manufacturing
• Competitive price
level
• Waste recycling
management
NGO’s
• Awareness building
• Key facilitators
Government
• Sanitation schemes
• Awareness building
• Mass housing
Local partners
• Logistics
• Assembly
• Supply chain
Funding
• Pilots
• R&D
• Localization
5.
6. Pilot toilet in Saurath Village
• 5-6 local women users from lower income group
• Training and discussion sessions coordinated by
local health worker
• User experience and technical data collected
regularly
7.
8.
9. Next steps
•Additional pilots for different user groups
•Localizing the product with local partners
• Fit for local culture and environment
• Get the manufacturing cost low as possible
•Connect with financial entities with same values
•Scouting for skills development partners
10. Current progress and future plans
• 4Nature has made MoU with Drishtee Foundation to create an entity
focusing on building infrastructure in rural areas.
• Ekolet to establish more pilots together with NR Management Consulting
and Mohan Rails
What are the gaps
• Funding to set up more pilots and initially set up local manufacturing
• Stronger coordination with governmental agencies to execute mass
projects
• Deeper ties with awarenessbuilding agencies
11. Summary
PROBLEM
• Abence of sustainable models & solutions to address sanitation & housing
SOLUTION
• Smart composting toilets, alternative building solutions
BENEFITS
• Affordable and sustainable
• Dignified, clean and safe
• Better health
• Free natural fertilizer
