#ClearHerPath: For Women's Employment in South Asia

Women across South Asia are not getting the chance to realize their potential—to work, earn an income, and contribute to their families, communities and economy. Even when they work, women often earn less than men and hold jobs without benefits and protections.

We call on all stakeholders to #ClearHerPath to more jobs and economic opportunities for women.

#ClearHerPath: More women who are blazing a trail in South Asia

Trailblazing leaders, entrepreneurs and innovators across South Asia show what happens when you #ClearHerPath.

#ClearHerPath: Meet women who are blazing a trail in South Asia

Meet inspiring women who have broken barriers to become innovators, business leaders and job creators.

Unlocking Jobs and Opportunity for Women in Bangladesh

Support for women in the informal sector are helping them scale up their businesses.

Higher Education Reforms #ClearHerPath to Skills and Jobs in Sri Lanka

Professional skills help young women succeed in the job market

Bringing Nepal’s Farmers to Market #ClearsHerPath for Growth, Jobs, and ...

Grants, knowledge and market access are empowering women farmers

Safe Digital Spaces, Equal Futures: Empowering Women Online

South Asia’s leading digital rights advocates discuss how to create safe digital spaces for women to thrive.

#ClearHerPath: Youth Leading Change

Young people share their thoughts on how best to #ClearHerPath for future generations in South Asia.

Meet the women who are blazing a trail in South Asia’s workforce

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South Asia Gender Innovation Lab

Since 2015, the Gender Innovation Lab has produced cutting-edge research on female labor force participation and gender-based violence. Starting in 2019, we are expanding our impact evaluation portfolio and directing efforts to turn evidence into action.

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#ClearHerPath: More women who are blazing a trail in South Asia

#ClearHerPath: Meet women who are blazing a trail in South Asia

Unlocking Jobs and Opportunity for Women in Bangladesh

Higher Education Reforms #ClearHerPath to Skills and Jobs in Sri Lanka

Bringing Nepal’s Farmers to Market #ClearsHerPath for Growth, Jobs, and ...

Safe Digital Spaces, Equal Futures: Empowering Women Online

#ClearHerPath: Youth Leading Change

Meet the women who are blazing a trail in South Asia’s workforce

Learn more

South Asia Gender Innovation Lab

Talking Development: Kasturi Wilson

Report: Reshaping Social Norms About Gender

Engendering Access to STEM Education and Careers in South Asia

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Meet the women who are blazing a trail in South Asia’s workforce

Drawing on her science and engineering background, Nidhi Pant co-founded S4S Technologies, which creates sustainable livelihoods for smallholder women farmers in India.

Inspired by the power of youth-driven change, Nafira Ahmad founded Amplitude, an organization fighting discrimination and social taboos in Bangladesh.

An advocate of creating inclusive professional spaces for women, Zareen founded Snehasish Mahmud & Co, which helps businesses in Bangladesh grow with integrity.

Managing Director of Bata Bangladesh Faria Yasmin’s journey to the top of corporate leadership has helped redefine possibilities for future generations of women.

Sonam Pem blazed a trail working in challenging, remote areas to become Executive Director of Tarayana Foundation in Bhutan, which serves underprivileged communities.

Ashlesha Karki stepped into leadership and thrived, taking Hotel Mechi Crown in Nepal to new heights as Deputy Managing Director

Tech leader Sonika Manandhar ventured onto the path of innovation and finance to found Aloi Global in Nepal, which helps small farmers and green businesses access financing

Fashion designer and entrepreneur Lonali Rodrigo combined creativity with purpose to jumpstart a community of conscious consumption in Sri Lanka

Entrepreneur Sairee Chahal builds digital ecosystems that bring Indian women closer to the economic mainstream.

Passion and purpose inspired Dr Sakia Haque to start Vromonkonna Travelettes, an organization that brings women travelers together in Bangladesh and beyond.

A leading academic, Dr. Melita Mehjabeen works to make it easier for new generations of women to find their place at the table in Bangladesh.

Hazrath Hussain climbed the ladder to make her mark in the tech and telecoms industry in the Maldives.

Gender was never a limitation for Aarti Rana, who rose to the top of the corporate world as Deputy CEO of Laxmi Sunrise Bank in Nepal.

Moushumi Shrestha, Shreenagar Agro Group Director, broke through barriers to face the world with confidence and drive agricultural transformation in Nepal.

Fashion Designer Ashcharya Peiris rebuilt her life and career from tragedy to inspire others and advocate for inclusive futures in Sri Lanka.

Nevindaree Premarathne dreamed big and founded The Makers Global, an EdTech company spreading STEM awareness in Sri Lanka and beyond.

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An advocate of creating inclusive professional spaces for women, Zareen founded Snehasish Mahmud & Co, which helps businesses in Bangladesh grow with integrity. 