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With the geopolitical order in serious flux, rising politico-economic insecurities around the world—including India’s own neighborhood—and emerging vulnerabilities triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic, it is more important than ever before to understand the gendered impact of instability and violence, and the unique challenges faced by women dealing with those.
In light of such challenges, there is also an urgent need to explore newer ways to ensure women’s participation in peace, security, and development agendas. On 20 April 2022, WISCOMP, Centre for Policy Research (CPR) and Australia India Institute (AII) brought together some of the finest minds working on foreign policy, security, and development for a roundtable discussion. The experts explored trends and prospects in the domains of foreign policy and security issues through a gender lens.
The eminent panel of speakers included Hon. Lisa Singh, CEO, Australia India Institute; Hon. Sarah Storey, Deputy Head of Mission, Australia High Commission – New Delhi; Avani Dias, International Foreign Correspondent for South East Asia, Australia Broadcasting Corporation; Yamini Aiyar, President and Chief Executive, CPR; Dr.Meenakshi Gopinath, Chairperson, CPR Governing Board & Director, WISCOMP; Dr.Nimmi Kurian • Showing results 311 have round 9767 run through 9767 < previous • by Anthony Charanghat The comment of the spokesman for the Archdiocese of Mumbai on the legacy of Mahatma Gandhi for an Indian nation now “devoured by corruption, consumerism and violence. " Mumbai (AsiaNews) - Tomorrow, the anniversary of the birth of Mahatma Gandhi, we celebrate the International Day of Nonviolence, sponsored in 2007 by the UN General Assembly. Recognized in India as the "Father of the Nation" and nicknamed Bapuji by his followers, for Gandhi satyagraha was the only legitimate way to obtain political rights. According to Father Anthony Charanghat, a spokesman for the archdiocese of Mumbai and director of Catholic Communications, today, we are "devoured" by corruption and consumerism; we need the courage, character and charisma of Mahatma. Below, we publish a reflection by the priest, who is also director of the diocesan weekly newspaper The Examiner, on Gandhi’s legacy.International Day of Nonviolence, the spirituality of Gandhi against corruption
Today, when we are engulfed by the dark forces of corruption, consumerism and carnage in our country, we need the courage, character and charisma of Mahatma Gandhi who dared to speak the truth, was ready for sacrifice to purify his character, and relied on non-violence t