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Building Gender Inclusive Spaces in Public Transport

A Policy Brief on the Status of Women Drivers in Delhi Transport Corporation

Azad Foundation

To better understand the workplace environment and support the needs of women bus drivers, Azad initiated a research focused on assessing Delhi Transport Corporation’s (DTC) facilities for women drivers. This research highlights the need for more gender-inclusive infrastructure within depots.

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Policy Papers

Recommendations for Draft National Policy 2016

Enhancing Gender Equity through Non-Traditional Livelihoods

Azad Foundation

This document presents Azad Foundation’s recommendations for the Draft National Policy for Women 2016, emphasizing the need for a focused approach on Non-Traditional Livelihoods (NTL) for women, holistic skill development, and proactive government intervention to create inclusive and equitable opportunities in the labor market.

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Policy Papers

Claiming Spaces for Women In Public Transport

Advocacy Brief

Azad Foundation

This policy brief presents the findings from Azad Foundation’s qualitative study on the factors influencing women’s recruitment and retention as bus drivers in public transport. It offers key insights and recommendations to combat gender-based exclusion in this sector.

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Policy Papers

Women on Wheels in New Delhi, India

Empowering Women Through an Innovative Training and Employment Program

Bipasha Baruah, The University of Western Ontario

Victories in gender equality have been achieved, but development is now often seen as managerial rather than social change. Bipasha Baruah’s research on Azad’s driving training program for resource-poor women shows how focusing on “cost effectiveness” and “scale” can undermine valuable work and offers a way forward.

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