Malaysia aims to empower rural women and girls through cottage industry
KPWKM aims to empower rural women and girls through the cottage industry under its flagship 'Wanita Bangkit' programme in a bid to help them become financially independent and go global.
Mon Jun 27 2022
Oscar spotlight shines on India's rural women journalists
But no Indian-produced film or documentary has ever won an Academy Award.
Mon Mar 21 2022
'Lifeline' tech helps poor rural women get through India's COVID-19 crisis
The health crisis has exposed a wide digital divide, prompting many grassroots groups to focus on the poor without internet access.
Tue Jun 22 2021
ASEAN: Rosmah calls for scheme for rural women entrepreneurs
Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor has suggested that an Asean-level Financing and Capacity Building Scheme be created for rural women entrepreneurs.
Sun Nov 22 2015
A year after Delhi gang-rape, rural women await justice
Bitter struggle still exist for rape victims especially those from rural areas who receive little support from neighbours and the police.
Sun Dec 15 2013