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    Women in Political Leadership: Representation, Challenges and the Impact of Female Leaders in the Era of Globalisation
    (INTEGRITY EDUCATION INDIA, 2026) Seema Siddiqui, Aijaz Husain
    The involvement and acquiring of positions of women in political leadership constitutes one of the key steps made towards achieving gender equality in modern society. In this chapter, an analysis will be conducted regarding women in politics. The chapter focuses on identifying some of the social, cultural, and other barriers to gender equality in terms of women's representation in politics around the world. Despite the positive developments in global affairs related to the role played by women in different processes, there is still much work to be done to ensure gender equality in politics. Women continue to face difficulties in gaining access to certain positions and in taking active part in political decision- making. The chapter provides insight into the role of female political leaders and the importance of women's participation in politics. The role of female political leaders will be analysed in relation to gendered governance and the contribution they can make to different policy priorities, particularly those associated with healthcare and social welfare. At the same time, the chapter considers some of the most important examples of successful women leaders who managed to break through the barriers in the field. Ultimately, it affirms that empowering women in politics is essential for achieving sustainable development, social justice, and equitable growth, aligning with the broader themes of gender and development discussed in this volume.
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    Rights on Paper, Realities at Work: A Legal Perspective on Women’s Professional Advancement
    (INTEGRITY EDUCATION INDIA, 2026) Wasim Ahmad
    India has constructed an extensive legal framework for women's workplace rights spanning constitutional guarantees, equal remuneration legislation, sexual harassment law, maternity protections, and corporate board mandates. Yet India ranked 129th out of 146 countries in the World Economic Forum's Global Gender Gap Index 2024, with women constituting only 37 percent of the labour force and contributing just 18 percent of GDP. This chapter interrogates the structural distance between legislative intent and lived reality for Indian working women. The chapter proceeds through four analytical layers. First, it maps the constitutional and international normative foundations Articles 14, 15, 19(1)(g), 21, and 39(d) alongside India's obligations under CEDAW and ILO Convention No. 100. Second, it traces judicial evolution from the formalistic reasoning of Air India v. Nargesh Meerza (1981) to the substantive equality frameworks in Lt. Col. Nitisha v. Union of India (2021). Third, it subjects each major statute to critical scrutiny: the Equal Remuneration Act's definitional narrowness that excludes equal-value comparisons; the Maternity Benefit Amendment Act's employer-only cost structure that empirical data links directly to job losses, the Companies Act's single-woman-director minimum that produces tokenism without substantive board power; and the POSH Act's chronic non-compliance record. Fourth, it Identifies two emerging frontiers entirely unaddressed by existing law the exclusion of gig workers from all protective frameworks, and the absence of any regulatory mechanism governing algorithmic bias in Al-assisted recruitment. The chapter concludes with six targeted legislative and enforcement recommendations grounded in comparative analysis and Indian empirical evidence.
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    Gender Equality as a Foundation for Social Harmony: A Step Towards SDG-5
    (International Scientific Forum, Tashkent, 2026) Rizwana Atiq, Firoz Husain, Noor Alam khan
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    Gender Equality, Social Inclusion, and the Sustainable Development Goals: Pathways to Inclusive Growth: Moving Towards SDG5 and SDG10
    (International Scientific Forum, Tashkent, 2026) Firoz Husain, Noor Alam khan, Rizwana Atiq
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    INTERNATIONAL LEGAL FRAMEWORKS FOR WOMEN'S RIGHTS: HISTORICAL EVOLUTION AND CONTEMPORARY CHALLENGES
    (Noble Science Press, 2024) Anas Jameel, Waseem Ahmad, Mohd Salman
    The study investigates comprehensive overview of the international legal frameworks and mechanisms to safeguard and advance women's rights. Focused on key international agreements, such as the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW) and the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action, the discussion delves into the historical evolution of efforts to combat discrimination, violence, and inequality against women. Thematic areas covered include reproductive rights, gender-based violence, economic empowerment, and political participation. The chapter analyzes the challenges and successes in implementing and enforcing international standards at the national level, considering diverse cultural and social contexts. This study provides a comprehensive analysis of the current global legal framework, examining both the accomplishments and enduring challenges in the international effort to secure women's rights. It offers an essential resource for scholars, policymakers, and advocates, delivering critical insights into the strides achieved and the possibilities for further progress in advocating for women's justice and equality globally.