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Achieving Clean Air for Girls and Women [PODCAST]
Achieving Clean Air for Girls and Women [PODCAST]
How much do air quality and pollution issues affect women and girls, and how much can those problems be solved by making sure they have a seat at the decision-making table? These questions are addressed in this episode of WRI’s ...
That Dingy Bus Stop Is Hindering India’s Progress - An Economic Case for Safe Public Transport
That Dingy Bus Stop Is Hindering India’s Progress – An Economic Case for Safe Public Transport
Women account for 48.5 percent of the general population of India, but only constitute about 31 percent of the total work force in the country. You may think that this corresponds with what you know about the status of women in ...
Making public transport work for women in India
Why public transport needs to work for women, too
Men and women use public transport in different ways because of their distinct social roles and economic activities. Since women’s reasons for traveling generally differ from men’s, the purpose, frequency, and distance of their trips are also different. Additionally, safety ...
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