Category: SDG 3 Good Health & Well-being
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The Need for Care, Companionship & Comfort for Senior Citizens in India
oday, older adults are left feeling isolated and lonely while the young grapple with family and financial struggles. Moreover, there are hardly any vetted caretaker services. Everyday cases of robbery, extortion, deception by fraud, and even murder create general distrust in senior citizens’ safety. What can you, as children, do when parents who looked after you can no longer do the same for themselves?” The increasing neglect of the needs of the elderly population in India is an issue that 60Plus India is solving. Find out more in this eye-opener
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The UN’s SDGs and LGBTQIA Inclusion: Are We There Yet?
Pride Month is a time to pinkwash and sell more products in support of the LGBTQIA community. It’s also when we talk about inclusivity, equality and equity as part of sustainable development while discriminating against LGBTQIA members. At least, this is what we’ve been led to believe. On this day, the first Gay parade happened one year after the Stonewall riots. It serves as a reminder that we would be again witnessing the uprising of various minorities, fighting for their rights, which we’ve so conventionally shut out. While we are advocating for SDG2030 on fancier and non-controversial topics, we must focus on the goals of gender equality, reduced inequalities, and striving for peace, justice and strong institutions. It’s time to cater to universally progressive and inclusive ideas if we want the world to grow as ONE.
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How Does the Baking Industry Spell Out ‘Sustainability’?
Sustainability is said to transcend industries, so how does the bakery /patisserie industry interpret and implement it? From providing vegan/gluten-free organic products to eco-friendly and zero-waste production and packaging to increased transparency, the baking industry firms strive towards Sustainability in their unique ways. Read the article to know more.
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Fiery Fields and the Smothering Smog: Are Farmers to Blame?
The classic air pollution case in north India (allegedly caused by farm fires/stubble burning) is signalling a dystopian future for us unless we stop playing the blame game every year and actively take part in climate action. Talk is cheap, and it is easy to point fingers at a group, especially a marginalised one shouldering intersectional burdens. So what can different stakeholders holding various forms of power/responsibility do to stop this crisis? In Marshall McLuhan’s words, one can find the answer to this: ‘There are no passengers on spaceship earth. We are all crew’.
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If you love mountains, then NOW is the time to take action and save them. The once pristine and delicately balanced – Himalayan Mountain regions face a disturbed ecosystem caused by human-caused hazards. Get to know how the Himalayan regions are being exploited and what we can do to address these emerging challenges and improve conditions for local communities.
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Children in Need
Children are the backbone of tomorrow’s society. Every child has the right to live a fruitful, purposeful life. Yet, millions are denied this right every single day. This article delves into my experience working with distressed children. And I hope it inspires you to take more concrete action the next time you come across a […]
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Safe Motherhood: A Study on Institutional Deliveries in Tamil Nadu
Is safe motherhood a reality in India? Or are we still struggling to preserve Maternal and Child Health? Here’s a detailed study into Safe Motherhood in Tamil Nadu, conducted with vigorous research on the topic, in conversation with experts in the field.
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The Micro-level Factors Affecting Disabilities in the Bangalore Slums
A commonly ignored pillar of sustainability is—People. True conscious behaviour can only be achieved when there’s equitable distribution of resources. But reality rarely lives up to expectations. With this write-up, take a peek into the problems faced by Persons with Disability.
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Are Indian Schools well-equipped to cater to Children with Disabilities?
For most children, education is a stepping stone to success. For some, it’s a stone they can never seem to climb. Will inclusive learning, in its truest form, ever be a reality in India? Are our schools well-equipped to give children the best education they deserve? Where are we going wrong? Read this article to know more.
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Cultural Preservation or Social Evil?
Ritualistic Sex Slavery – a tradition prohibiting women from having a normal marriage and life. Instead, these women have to indulge in rather bizarre activities. Is this a preservation of culture? Or simply a social evil? To find out, read the story of the Bedinis from Madhya Pradesh.