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Gujarat State Handloom and Handicrafts Development Corporation Ltd is an agency of Government of Gujarat established in 1973 with the main objective of identification, revival, development of handicrafts and handlooms of Gujarat. The Corporation markets products of artisans through its Garvi-Gurjari chain of emporiums in India and supply to ...
Desta Hagos (Amharic: ደስታ ሃጎስ; born 1952) is an Ethiopian artist, credited for being the first woman painter to hold a solo exhibition in Ethiopia.As of 2017, she has participated in more than 50 exhibitions, and her work has been shown internationally in countries such as Canada, the United States, Korea, Denmark, Germany, Spain, and Qatar.
U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton and SEWA Executive Director Reema Nanavaty listen as women artisans share stories of their involvement with SEWA at the Hansiba Store in Mumbai, India, 18 July 2009. Ela Bhatt, founder and past president of SEWA, appreciating the fabrics at Qalandia Women's Cooperative
Rogan painting was initially practiced in several locations in the Gujarat region. The painted fabric was mostly purchased by women of the Hindu lower castes who wanted to decorate clothing for their weddings. [7] It was therefore a seasonal art, with most of the work taking place during the months when most weddings take place.
The Ministry of Women and Social Affairs (Amharic: የሴቶች፣ ህፃናትና ወጣቶች ሚኒስቴር, MoWSA) is an Ethiopian government department responsible for ensuring women's rights and supporting their role in social, political and cultural participation, as well as protecting children's welfare and rights in the country. It ...
Gujarat State Commission for Women is formed to investigate specific problems relating to women and apart from studying women related issues from the state. [3] The Commission is equipped with powers to safeguard rights of women and ensure their protection and equality against any form of harassment and issues faced in the family and community.
Ela Ramesh Bhatt (7 September 1933 – 2 November 2022) was an Indian cooperative organiser, activist and Gandhian, [1] who founded the Self-Employed Women's Association of India (SEWA) in 1972, and served as its general secretary from 1972 to 1996. She was the chancellor of the Gujarat Vidyapith from 7 March 2015 to 19 October 2022. [2]
Gender Equality and Women's Empowerment is a controversial topic in Ethiopia. More women in Ethiopia are committed to deal with everybody in the family and village/community. In Ethiopia, about 80% of the populace lives in rural zones and women are responsible for most of the agricultural work in these communities. [33]