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March 20, 2024 : UN CSW68 parallel event held on 20th of March 2024 by WWF-ICNW entitled “Building Leadership of Young Women in Cooperatives in combating inequalities, enhancing productivity towards 2030 Global agenda: Working Women’s Forum –Indian Cooperative Network for Women”.
March 15, 2024 : UN Commission on Status of Women, (New York) where Dr.Nandini Azad asked to render the keynote address on 15th March 2024 Friday at 17:30-19:30 (Indian Standard Time) on the panel “Thriving Together: Empowering Women Cooperatives”. On the subject of the “Importance of Cooperatives for Rural Women in India and Experience Sharing of Indian Cooperative Network for Women (ICNW).
February 26, 2024 : Times of India interview 'Turning indigenous women into social entrepreneurs key to rural development' clips from Ranchi weekend.
February 08, 2024 : The United Nations 62nd session of the Commission for Social Development (CSocD62) held on 08th February 2024, 8.15p.m. to 9.30pm. IST); The CSocD62 will take place from 5th to 14th February 2024 at the United Nations Headquarters in New York. The WWF-ICNW virtual side event will be held from Chennai H.Q, giving prestige to Chennai & India. This is historic event for the Status of Women in Cooperatives globally.
December 19, 2023 : Dr. Nandini Azad, President WWF-ICNW attending the Workshop on International Grains Council IGC (England)/ Institute for the Development of Agricultural Cooperation in Asia IDACA (Japan) Survey to Collect Grains Market Information on Rice in Asia, Oceania and Africa held on 19 December 2023 (at the Kasetsart University in Bangkok, Thailand)
December 05, 2023 : COP 28 Dubai : Meeting with Mr. Simon Stiell, Executive Secretary of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, (UNFCCC) with Dr. Nandini Azad on 5th December, 2023 at COP 28, Dubai
November 23, 2023 : A Celebration of Re-election of President Working Women’s Forum – Indian Cooperative Network for Women Dr.Nandini Azad's to the International Raiffeisen Union, Germany (the oldest cooperative union in the world, Germany 2023 October 6th)
July 04, 2023 : Hindu Published the article of Excellence Awards for “Best Poor Women Entrepreneurs” in (Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh States)A special invitor Netherland Ambassador has delegated the awards
May 21-24, 2023 : South Africa's Agri Minister lauds ICNW's Nandini Azad for empowering women farmers (Agriculturepost.com)
May 21-24, 2023 : South Africa’s Minister lauds ICNW’s Azad for empowering women (Indiancooperative.com)
March 21, 2023 : Dr. Nandini Azad wins ‘The Hindu - World of Women 2023 Award’ in Agriculture and Rural Development(Agriculture post article)
March 21, 2023 : Dr. Nandini Azad wins ‘The Hindu - World of Women 2023 Award’ in Agriculture and Rural Development(WFO website article)
March 21, 2023 : Dr. Nandini Azad wins ‘The Hindu - World of Women 2023 Award’ in Agriculture and Rural Development(IRU Board Twitter page)
March 21, 2023 : Dr. Nandini Azad wins ‘The Hindu - World of Women 2023 Award’ in Agriculture and Rural Development(Chennai Glitz - the Hindu award)
March 21, 2023 : Dr. Nandini Azad wins ‘The Hindu - World of Women 2023 Award’ in Agriculture and Rural Development(Dinathodar Tamil News paper published today)
March 18, 2023 : Women farmers feel incredibly biased in all systems, says World Farmers' Organisation (Agricultuepost.com)
March 17, 2023 : 'Cooperatives can help in transforming the lives of poor and vulnerable women' (The Hindu)
February 12, 2023 : Not just the house; Raise the country..! (Dinamani News Article)
February 12, 2023 : UN Side Event: Jaya remembered on her 91st anniversary (Indiancooperative.com)
February 10, 2023 : ‘Role of women crucial to combating inequalities to ensure country’s growth’ (The Hindu)
February 8, 2023 : ICNW celebrates Jaya’s B’Day on 61st session of UN Commission Virtual event to have speakers from across the globe (Indiancooperative.com) Curtain raiser.
November 18, 2022 : UNFCCC COP 27 Egypt: Nandini shares Indian experiences (Indiancooperative.com)
November 17, 2022 : Need for gender-based financing to fight climate change stressed (The Hindu)
November 16, 2022 : ICNW President presents at COP 27, (The New Indian Express)
October 11, 2022 : IRU: Nandini on how women entrepreneurs are created thru’ co-ops Nandini gives live examples of successful women entrepreneurs (Indiancooperative.com)
September 20, 2022 : ICNW brings poor women on high table of IRU; leading dailies applaud IRU extends thanks to ICNW and WWF for the event (Indiancooperative.com)
September 13, 2022 : WWF-ICNW: Helping women climb ladders of courage WWF-ICNW has announced The International Network for Women in Cooperatives with 1,000 members convened to advocate awareness of gender in cooperatives (The New Indian Express)(The Hindu)
September 8, 2022 : ‘Loan repayment by women members of cooperative at 90%’ (The Hindu)
July 21, 2022 : Working Women’s Forum highlights to ECOSOC (Economic and Social Council) HLS (High Level Segment) Session 2022 on resilience of cooperatives during pandemic, The Hindu
July 19, 2022 : Lauding MSCS amendment bill, Nandini seeks board seats for women, Indiancooperative.com
June 7 – 10, 2022 : A latest tweet on Dr. Nandini Azad by World Farmers Organization at General Assembly 2022 held in Budapest
May 21, 2022 : Dr. Nandini invited to CARICOM Expo; stresses on skilling women workforce, Indiancooperative.com
March 27, 2022 : Nandini announces International Network for Women of 1,000 members, Indiancooperative.com
March 22, 2022 : International Network for Women in Cooperatives to be formed, The Hindu
March 9, 2022 : Cooperating in adversity, The New Indian Express
March 6, 2022 : DD Conclave: Nandini calls for gender budgeting DD debate on budget FM as one of the participants, Indiancooperative.com
February 28, 2022 : Nandini to participate in DD debate on budget, Indiancooperative.com
February 24, 2022 : A continuum in a co-operative, The New Indian Express
February 15, 2022 : Nandini pays tributes to Jaya Arunachalam at UN event, Indiancooperative.com
February 12, 2022 : More women lost jobs in the pandemic in India, compared to men, says expert, The Hindu
February 11, 2022 : Nandini to address UN event on co-ops, Indiancooperative.com
January 12, 2022 : Niti Aayog: Nandini stresses on social & financial strategies to fight virus, Indiancooperative.com
December 2021 : IRU expressed solidarity with flood-affected women of South India, Nandini thanks IRU President
December 2021 : Nandini speaks in UN Assembly; says poverty behind women trafficking
November 2021 : World Farmers Organization appoints Nandini as Global Facilitator
November 2021 : Dr.Azad new facilitator Cooperative Working Group at World Farmers Organization
October 2021 : Farmer’s solutions to climate crisis: Asian stories from the field.
October 2021 : Nandini addresses WTO’s seminar, bats for women farmers. WTO’s assistance in capacity building useful for India: Dr Azad
September 2021 : National Webinar on a Roadmap for establishing Gender focal point centre in NCCT
July 2021 : National Webinar on Inclusive and Sustainable Post Pandemic Recovery of Agricultural Cooperative in India by NCCT
July 2021 : Co-op Day: India painted in co-op colour; leaders acknowledge its role NCUI, NCCT, celebrate the day.
July 2021 : Nandini does India proud; get invited to WFO Gen Assembly. ICNW to launch media campaign for women farmer advocates.
April 2021 : Niti Aayog meet: Nandini led ICNW figures in list of Niti Aayog.
March 2021 : UNCSW65 The Indian Express News Article
March 2021 : UNCSW65 The Hindu News Paper Article
March 2021 : WWF-ICNW in limelight: Nandini does India proud by grabbing UN attention
March 2021 : Strengthening Co-ops: Nandini in IRU Board meeting.
February 2021 : Covid Heroines. The New Indian Express (National News Paper Article).
February 2021 : Covid Heroines. The Hindu (National News Paper Article).
February 2021 : JA Award: Winners narrate how Jaya’s idea changed their lives. WWF honours 9 women entrepreneurs from Southern India.
October 2020 : Nandini upbeat on HC decision favouring Home for Girls
September 2020 : ICA-AP Women Committee discusses impact of corona on co-op business
September 2020 : WWF / ICNW - Digital Literacy Training.
August 2020 : ICA AP Women Committee meets, moots digital training.
July 2020 : Global Seminar: Nandini shares Indian experience of tackling Covid 19.
May 2020 : Nandini at WHO & Niti Aayog meets; calls women frontline warriors.
March 2020 : Nandini calls UN report on gender equality disappointing Nandini gets Life Time Achievement Award; has a film made on her.
March 2020 : Women’s economic empowerment a long-term solution to combating gender violence’. (The Hindu).
March 2020 : Leaders pay tributes to women co-operators on their Day! India is home to formidable woman co-operators.
March 2020 : Co-ops can help reduce socio-economic injustices faced by women!
February 2020 : Economic empowerment of women will boost growth (The Hindu),
February 2020 : Remembering Jaya: Telangana Governor gives away Excellence Awards 88th Birth Anniversary of legendary co-operator observed.
January 2020 : Nandini meets Governor & briefs her on robust co-op movement in South.
October 2019 : WWF follows Gandhi's idea of woman empowerment: Azad
October 2019 : Feminism in the 21st century- What does it mean for women cooperators
August 2019 : Patriarchal mindset must go for growth of women co-operators-Azad
July 2019 : Tributes paid to renowned social worker
June 2019 : Sad Demise of our founder Dr.Jaya Arunachalam on 29-06-2019
June 2019 : World Farmers Organization-Nandini stresses Gender Equality
April 2019 : UN-Nandini in Town Hall meeting in New York
February 2019 : NCDC rewards promising co-ops in Tamil Nadu
February 2019 : Nandini Azad elected as Vice-Chairperson of Global Gender Equality Committee
December 2018 : Dr. Nandini Azad elected to the Chair of ICA-AP Women’s Committee
December 2018 : ICA-AP Women Committee Nandini wins election with massive mandate
November 2018 : Status of Women in Cooperatives
October 2018 : Magalirmani Tamil Newpaper
October 2018 : The Hindu Newspaper about IRU
October 2018 : Celebrating Victory
October 2018 : Nandini brings laurels to desi co-op movement
September 2018 : Nandini Azad elected to IRU board (The Hindu)
September 2018 : Nandini Azad elected to IRU (Dinamalar)
September 2018 : News Letter
September 2018 : First Woman in 50 years in International Raiffeisen Union (The Oldest Global Cooperative Union)
August 2018 : Strengthening Women's Cooperatives
June 2018 : ICNW and WWF in the vanguard of transformation of women’s lives
April 2018 : WWF-ICNW celebrates 40th Anniversaries
April 2018 : 40th Anniversary Thina thanthi and Dinamalar (News in English)
April 2018 : Celebrating 40 years of ICNW
January 2018 : Greeting India’s German friend on his 85th Geburtstag
November 2017 : NewsLetter
May 2017 : Gender is more than a statistic