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What does it mean for women to not just exist online, but to shape the digital world itself? At @CEQUIN2009 - Centre for Equity & Inclusion’s International Women’s Day webinar, “Reclaiming the Future: Women, AI & Digital Rights,” Jyoti Vadehra from Centre for Social Research India was among the speakers driving this important conversation forward. Because the reality is clear. Technology is not neutral. The same inequalities we see offline are showing up in algorithms, platforms, and digital spaces. From bias in AI systems to the growing risks of online harm, the digital world is reflecting the structures we live within. But the conversation didn’t stop at risks. It pushed toward something more important. Power. Who builds technology? Who designs systems? Who decides what is safe, fair, and visible? And where are women in these decisions? The discussion called for moving beyond protection and toward participation. Toward a future where women and young people are not just navigating digital spaces, but leading, creating, and redefining them. Because a truly inclusive digital future will not happen by default. It has to be built, intentionally, collectively, and with gender justice at its core.

Event Highlights | CSW70 Our session “Trust and Safety in 2026: New Risks, New Responsibilities” brought together global experts to discuss AI-driven harms, online gender-based violence, and the need for inclusive digital governance. Key takeaway: Safer online spaces require collaboration across tech, policy, and civil society, with women at the center of design and decision-making. @ranjanakumari @UN_CSW @unwomenindia @fortis_mhbs @TPIndiaOfficial

🔴 Happening Today | 6 PM IST Join us for the NGO CSW70 virtual parallel event “Trust and Safety in 2026: New Risks, New Responsibilities” Bringing together leading voices from policy, technology, research, and mental health, this session will explore emerging digital risks and what it takes to build safer, more accountable online spaces. 📅 Today | ⏰ 06:00 – 07:00 PM IST Don’t miss out. Be part of the conversation. 🔗 Register now: ln.run/vF-2P @UN_CSW @UN_Women @ranjanakumari

At #SheSparks2026, CSR Director @ranjanakumari spoke on care work, what it costs women, and what it costs everyone when policy continues to ignore it. "Women subsidize the economy with their time. If care stopped for one day, the economy would stop with it." The point she made is not a new one, but it remains largely unaddressed: gender equality at work cannot happen while inequality at home goes untouched. Care responsibilities still fall disproportionately on women, whether in rural households or urban ones, and neither workplaces nor public policy have seriously reckoned with that. Grateful to @herstoryYS for bringing together 800+ delegates and 20+ speakers for conversations that deserve far more space than they usually get.

🔗 Register Here: ln.run/vF-2P Speakers Announced We are pleased to bring together a distinguished group of experts for our NGO Committee on the Status of Women (NGO CSW/NY) CSW70 virtual parallel event, “Trust and Safety in 2026: New Risks, New Responsibilities.” The discussion will explore emerging online harms, platform accountability, and the shared responsibility of governments, industry, and civil society in building safer digital spaces. Speakers: • Aditi Jha — Head, Legal and Government Affairs, LinkedIn • Ashwini Natesan — Research Fellow, LIRNEasia • Caroline Humer — Co-Founder, Trust & Safety Festival • Sadhna Singh — Consultant, NITI Aayog • Yun Choi — Vice President, Data Services and Trust & Safety, TP • Dr. Kamna Chhibber — Director, Mental Health Program, Fortis Healthcare • Dr. Ranjana Kumari — Director, Centre For Social Research • Jyoti Vadehra — Head, Online Safety and Wellbeing, Centre for Social Research 📅 March 17 | ⏰ 06:00 – 07:00 PM IST Join us for an important conversation on the future of digital safety and responsible online ecosystems. Event Profile: ngocsw70.events.whova.com/Agenda/5122260 @ranjanakumari @LinkedInIndia @LIRNEasia @TPIndiaOfficial @fortis_hospital @UN_CSW

🔗 Register Here: ln.run/vF-2P Speaker Announcement We are pleased to welcome Yun Choi, Vice President, Data Services and Trust & Safety at Teleperformance (TP), as a speaker at CSR’s virtual session “Trust and Safety in 2026: New Risks, New Responsibilities” at NGO CSW70. Yun Choi brings extensive experience in Trust and Safety operations, focusing on building scalable systems that help platforms address online harms and maintain safer digital environments. His insights will contribute to the discussion on strengthening industry responses to emerging risks in online spaces. 📅 March 17 |⏰ 06:00 – 07:00 PM IST Join us for this important discussion on the future of digital safety. @wearetpgroup @UN_CSW

At #SheSparks2026, @ranjanakumari, Director of the Centre for Social Research, offered a powerful reminder: women’s work is not scarce, it is invisible. While statistics say about one-third of women are in the labour force, the reality tells a different story. On average, women spend five hours a day on unpaid domestic work, five times more than men. When economists estimate the value of this unpaid care work, the number is staggering: nearly $10 trillion.This is the care economy, which acts as the foundation of every economy. That’s larger than many major industries combined, yet it doesn’t appear in GDP. Recognising women’s care work isn’t symbolic. It’s essential for economic equality, stronger families, and the future of India. @SharmaShradha

🔗 Register Here: ln.run/vF-2P Speaker Announcement We are pleased to welcome Dr. Kamna Chibber, Director, Mental Health and Behavioral Sciences at Fortis Gurgaon, as a speaker at CSR’s virtual session “Trust and Safety in 2026: New Risks, New Responsibilities” at NGO CSW70. Dr. Chibber brings extensive expertise in mental health and behavioral sciences, offering important insights into the psychological impact of online harms and the importance of creating safer and more supportive digital environments. 📅 March 17 ⏰ 06:00 – 07:00 PM IST Join us for this important conversation on strengthening digital safety and well-being. 🔗 Register Here: ln.run/vF-2P @fortis_hospital @UN_CSW

🔗 Register Here: ln.run/vF-2P Speaker Announcement We are pleased to welcome Ashwini Natesan, Technology Law Consultant and Research Fellow at @LIRNEasia as a speaker at CSR’s virtual session “Trust and Safety in 2026: New Risks, New Responsibilities” at NGO CSW70. Ashwini works at the intersection of technology policy, digital rights, and governance. Her work focuses on emerging regulatory challenges in digital spaces and the role of law and policy in addressing online harms and strengthening accountability. 📅 March 17 ⏰ 06:00 – 07:00 PM IST Join us for this important discussion on building safer and more responsible digital ecosystems. 🔗 Register Here: ln.run/vF-2P @UN_CSW @UN_Women

🔗 Register Here: ln.run/vF-2P Speaker Announcement We are pleased to feature Aditi Jha, Board Director and Head of Legal & Government Affairs at @LinkedInIndia as a speaker at CSR’s virtual session “Trust and Safety in 2026: New Risks, New Responsibilities” at NGO Committee on the Status of Women (NGO CSW/NY) CSW70. With extensive experience at the intersection of technology, policy, and regulation, Aditi brings valuable perspectives on platform responsibility, digital governance, and the role of technology companies in building safer online spaces. 📅 March 17 | ⏰ 06:00 – 07:00 PM IST Join us for this important conversation on the future of digital safety. @UN_CSW

🔗 Register Here: ln.run/vF-2P Speaker Announcement We are pleased to introduce Caroline Humer, Co-Founder of the Trust & Safety Festival, as a speaker at CSR’s virtual session “Trust and Safety in 2026: New Risks, New Responsibilities” at NGO Committee on the Status of Women (NGO CSW/NY) CSW70. Caroline has played a key role in building global conversations around Trust and Safety by bringing together experts, platforms, and policymakers to address emerging challenges in digital spaces. Her insights will contribute to the discussion on strengthening collaboration and responsibility in creating safer online environments. 📅 March 17 |⏰ 06:00 – 07:00 PM IST Join the discussion with global experts working on technology, policy, and digital rights.

As digital technologies evolve, so do the risks and responsibilities of building safer online spaces. From AI-driven harms to online gender-based violence and platform accountability, the need for stronger Trust and Safety frameworks has never been more urgent. The @CSR_India is hosting a virtual session at @UN_CSW titled “Trust and Safety in 2026: New Risks, New Responsibilities.” We are pleased to introduce our first speaker, Sadhna Singh, Consultant at @NITIAayog who will share insights from a policy and governance perspective on strengthening digital safety and responsible online ecosystems. 📅 March 17 | ⏰ 06:00 – 07:00 PM IST Join the conversation with global experts working at the intersection of technology, policy, and human rights. 🔗 Register Here: ln.run/vF-2P @ranjanakumari @UN_Women

As digital spaces evolve, so do the risks that shape them. Addressing emerging challenges requires stronger collaboration, accountability, and shared responsibility. Join us at CSR at NGO CSW70 for a virtual discussion on “Trust and Safety in 2026: New Risks, New Responsibilities.” The webinar will bring together global stakeholders to explore how policy, technology, and civil society can work together to strengthen safer online environments. 📅 March 17 |⏰ 06:00 – 07:00 PM IST Register Here: ln.run/vF-2P Be part of the conversation shaping the future of trust and safety. @ranjanakumari @UN_CSW @unwomenindia

We are proud to share that @ranjanakumari Director of @CSR_India was honoured with the award “Champion of Gender Justice and Social Transformation” at the Diplomatist@30 Women’s Day Programme organised by @The_Diplomatist Magazine at the High Commission of Sri Lanka in India @SLinIndia The recognition celebrates Dr. Kumari’s decades of work advancing women’s rights, gender equality, and social justice, and her continued commitment to strengthening women’s leadership and empowerment across communities. The programme brought together diplomats, women leaders, professionals, and thought leaders from diverse sectors to celebrate inspiring journeys and acknowledge the contributions of women driving meaningful change.

The spirit of International Women’s Day lies in continuing the conversation on equality, leadership, and justice for women beyond the day itself. Our Director, @ranjanakumari delivered the keynote address at the International Women’s Day Celebration organised by Vishwa Yuvak Kendra. In her address, Dr. Kumari emphasised the need to move beyond symbolic recognition toward concrete action that ensures women’s safety, equal opportunities, and meaningful participation in decision making. @vishwayuvak123

Happy to be named among the Icons of Impact 2026 at UNFILTERED: Her Story | Her Truth. Grateful to The Diplomatist Magazine and the High Commission of Sri Lanka in India for this recognition. Privileged to be alongside inspiring women like Neera Chandhoke, Shahnaz Husain, and Veena Sikri. A reminder that the pursuit of gender justice and women’s leadership must continue with renewed commitment. #InternationalWomensDay #WomenLeadership #GenderEquality

Distinguished honorees at' UNFILTERED: Her Story | Her Truth', we proudly honor the Icons of Impact – Awardees 2026: Prof. Neera Chandhoke @ranjanakumari Ms. Shahnaz Husain Ambassador Veena Sikri @kanchi_batra89 @DivvishaBharti

As digital spaces evolve, so do the risks that shape them. Addressing emerging challenges requires stronger collaboration, accountability, and shared responsibility. Join us at CSR at NGO CSW70 for a virtual discussion on “Trust and Safety in 2026: New Risks, New Responsibilities.” The webinar will bring together global stakeholders to explore how policy, technology, and civil society can work together to strengthen safer online environments. 📅 March 17 |⏰ 06:00 – 07:00 PM IST Register Here: ln.run/vF-2P Be part of the conversation shaping the future of trust and safety. @ranjanakumari @UN_CSW @unwomenindia

Today, on International Women’s Day, we celebrate the incredible women who make our organization stronger every single day. Their resilience, leadership, and unwavering commitment continue to drive our mission forward, creating safer spaces, amplifying women’s voices, and advancing equality. From leading critical conversations to shaping impactful programs, their work inspires meaningful change. Today, and every day, we honour their strength, dedication, and the powerful impact they are making for generations to come. Here’s to the women who lead with courage, compassion, and conviction. Happy International Women’s Day 🌸

Young people are growing up in a digital landscape that's changing faster than ever. We are gathering the experiences of youth across the globe, and what we're hearing is shaping the path ahead. At CSR, we believe real solutions to the challenges of Al start with listening to and learning from those experiencing it firsthand. what it means to them, how it's shaping their lives, and what they think needs to change. Our goal is simple: to co-create solutions with youth, not for them. If you're a young person who wants to make your voice heard, or want to partner with us, reach out. Let's take this conversation across the country and around the world. A special thank you to COR Sandbox and QS Donal for helping us curate these experiences. @ranjanakumari @GoI_MeitY @SecretaryMEITY