Devika

policy @tqh_poliy; Prev: @IDinsight, @DSPI_oxford; Words in Mint, Hindu Business Line, Indiaspend, etc 🔽

[The Quantum Hub @tqh_policy]

🚨 We’re hiring!

The Quantum Hub (@tqh_policy) is looking for a Manager - Public Policy to join our team in New Delhi. If you're passionate about solving complex policy challenges, enjoy leading research and advocacy work, and want to shape impactful strategies across sectors like tech, gender inclusion, and governance—this is your chance.

Bring your curiosity, leadership, and analytical rigor to a role that blends policy, partnerships, and civic engagement.

🔗 Apply here: https://t.co/U63XzbBmfN

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[Devika @_devikaoberai]

No amount of Oxford sun can make up for missing this

[Devika @_devikaoberai]

sunset colours today @UniofOxford ☀️

[🦢 @imLibs_]

a master's degree is actually avoiding unemployment and shaadi for two more years and selling your sanity to research

[Kanika @DalRotiForLife]

dear Santa,

normal levels of vit-b12, vit-d, hemoglobin

[Devika @_devikaoberai]

Delhi fomo increasing day by day 😭

[Devika @_devikaoberai]

@sudcurious @tqh_policy @ylacofficial thank you Arun! ☺️

[Devika @_devikaoberai]

How does engaging with an influx of ‘content’ about romantic relationships impact young people’s own relationship dynamics? I write about it in last weekend’s @Mint_Lounge: https://t.co/vEUHdKu949

[The Hindu Explains @THexplains]

Women-led development remains at the core of announcements made by the Finance Minister in this year’s Budget. What are the different components of the Gender Budget Statement? @sonamitra, Sruthi Kutty, and @sonakshi_93 explain https://t.co/bHBDVqagRB

[The Quantum Hub @tqh_policy]

The year 2023 witnessed many issues pertaining to women-led development and Nari Shakti being brought to the forefront, reinforcing India’s commitment to gender equality and sustainable development. Despite these strides, female labour force participation remains a critical issue, impacted by socio-economic and cultural factors.

IWWAGE -an initiative of LEAD at Krea University (@IWWAGEIFMR), and The Quantum Hub (TQH) (@tqh_policy) have released the 2023 edition of the annual ‘Women and Work’ report, focusing on women-led sustainable development. This report contextualizes women’s participation within the broader macro-political and economic landscape, highlighting challenges and opportunities while presenting a forward-looking approach to growth, embracing the spirit of Nari Shakti, and recognising women as key drivers of progress and prosperity.

Using thematic prompts from the gender outcomes around women’s leadership and participation listed in the 2023 G20 New Delhi Leaders Declaration, the report presents a data story from the year gone by, highlighting major emerging trends around employment, entrepreneurship, and skilling for the future of work. It also forecasts areas for future action around women’s work in emerging sectors such as the care economy, renewable energy and green jobs, and AI and automation.

You can read the full report here: https://t.co/y00dfKkkFL

@sharon_buteau @sonamitra @preethirrao @saykonic @BhartiAparajita @sonakshi_93 @_devikaoberai

[The Quantum Hub @tqh_policy]

Are you a public policy enthusiast eager to shape the discourse on rapidly evolving policy issues? Do you keep track of tech policy or social sector policy, particularly in areas like gender, accessibility, and financial inclusion? If yes, we're looking for someone like you!

The Quantum Hub (TQH) is expanding its team and hiring for several positions, including Associate, Public Policy.

If you have a degree in economics, law, public policy, political science, or related fields, along with 1-2 years of experience in policy research, policy communications, journalism, or advocacy, we encourage you to apply.

You can see other openings on our website here: https://t.co/mmHavgpHlU

Apply now!

#Hiring #PublicPolicyJobs

[Devika @_devikaoberai]

Does staying in your comfort zone always restrict growth and development? For the Saturday edition of @Mint_Lounge, I write about why comfort zones might actually be useful: https://t.co/ckaATt8dwJ

[The Quantum Hub @tqh_policy]

On April 16, Meta’s @OversightBoard announced its review of two cases involving Meta’s content moderation of AI-generated explicit images of women (#Deepfakes). Nicknamed the “Supreme Court of Facebook" at its launch, the Board invited public comments to scrutinize the initial uneven handling of cases in the US and India, aiming to ensure fair protection for women globally with the advent of GenAI.

In response, @tqh_policy has submitted recommendations to Meta's Oversight Board. We recommend that Meta improves the design of reporting tools available on its platforms to allow users to give more context to their reports. Additionally, we recommend slowing the spread of content that starts to be reported by users (particularly in this category) as an interim protective measure and discontinuing its policy of automatically closing appeals within 48 hours.

Various studies indicate that a significant majority of deep fake content (over 90%) targets women with sexualized or derogatory material. Our response also considers contextual factors within India's social norms, where online abuse and reputational harms can readily translate into real-world consequences for women.

Analysis prepared by Aparajita Bharti, Ujval Mohan, and Devika Oberai. We draw on insights from both our gender practice and technology practice to inform this submission. @BhartiAparajita @_devikaoberai

Read our recommendations here: https://t.co/QKXJ8UsLLx

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[The Quantum Hub @tqh_policy]

Introducing the #CharterOfDemands, a powerful initiative of, by and for - Persons with Disabilities (PwDS) - as we brace ourselves for the #2024elections. More than just a document, this Charter is a collective call, a Common Minimum Program uniting us in the pursuit of inclusive democracy. Co-drafted with 84+ consultations, this charter embodies the voices of disability rights activists, civil society organizations, individuals with lived experiences, and experts in diverse #disabilities .

And now, it's your turn to make history! Endorse the Charter - https://t.co/ShVR631qXf and join us in amplifying the collective voice of the disability community. We acknowledge the uniqueness of every disability and recognize diverse needs within our community. You have the opportunity to add your demands to the Charter and make it your own!

Let's make this Charter a true reflection of our diversity.
Use #Vote4Accessibility #CharterOfDemands #2024elections to change the narrative!

@nipunmalhotra @rohitkr_RK @BhartiAparajita @SanskritiBhatia @amarjain2006 @Virali01 @chronicpainind @rampmycity @NipmanF @ylacofficial

[The Quantum Hub @tqh_policy]

At TQH, we work extensively on issues of gender, so in some sense, every day is women’s day for us!
Engaging with these topics has helped shape much of what we believe can move the needle on women’s empowerment. This year, on International Women's Day, we asked the #WomenInPolicy in our organisation for their views on game-changing policies for women.

Take a look at what they said! A thread 🧵 (1/3)

#IWD2024 #Gender #PoliciesForWomen

[The Quantum Hub @tqh_policy]

We are thrilled to announce that the Data Story on Women in STEM in India, authored by Devika from @tqh_policy and Sayak from @IWWAGEIFMR, has been featured in 'Vigyan Dhara', the newsletter from the @Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India @PrinSciAdvOff.

This data story meticulously maps the current status of women in STEM fields in India and analyzes the determinants influencing women's participation in these fields. Offering an evidence-based outlook, it sheds light on existing schemes, such as the supernumerary scheme, while outlining further areas where government intervention can address entry-level and retention challenges women face in STEM fields.

To delve deeper into our work on this crucial topic, we invite you to explore our recently released Women in STEM brief: https://t.co/QycspWxSIL

#WomenInSTEM #DataAnalysis #GenderEquality #India #STEMResearch

@IWWAGEIFMR @sonamitra @sonakshi_93 @_devikaoberai @Srijanrai2000

[The Quantum Hub @tqh_policy]

TQH team tuned into #Budget2024, taking notes from various perspectives - tech, gender, health, macro economic outlook. Long day ahead!

[The Quantum Hub @tqh_policy]

Devika Oberai (@_devikaoberai) from the @tqh_policy team alongside @sonamitra and Sayak Sinha from @IWWAGEIFMR write for @thehindubiz on the need for targeted interventions that promote women’s entry into the ecosystem of #STEM from a younger age. These insights draw from the roundtable discussion we had around the topic late last year with stakeholders from academia and industry.

Read the full article here: https://t.co/0CY9k870ZS