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THP-India VP, Country Director Appointed to National Committee on the Status of Women

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We are proud to announce the appointment of The Hunger Project-India's own Rita Sarin as a key member of a high-level Committee on the Status of Women, charged with undertaking a comprehensive study of changes in the status of women in India.

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March 19, 2012
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Elected Women Leaders Empowered by THP-India in 2011

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During 2011, more than 18,000 people participated in activities organized by THP-India to promote women's leadership and effective governance. Continued partnerships with organizations such as UN Women led to improved advocacy capacity and programs in the same areas.

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December 28, 2011
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Elected Woman Leader Fights Gender Discrimination and Goverment Corruption

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When Elected Women Leader Deepa Rajguru was first elected to local government, she found it difficult to function in the male-dominated system – being asked to sit at the back of meetings and refused the right to contribute. Following a Hunger Project training, Deepa joined with other elected women to speak out against this type of gender discrimination.

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November 22, 2011
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