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Wazib ul Urj, a 93-year-old customary law practised in Himachal Pradesh's tribal district, is the main cause behind the landlessness of Kinnaur women.
Even after 75 years of independence, we needlessly adhere to shallow ideals and orthodox traditions, due to which several girls in our country have been deprived of the freedom to pursue their dreams.
From being a school dropout in 8th standard due to molestation to working as a fellow for Udaan fellowship to spread awareness on molestation and sexual violence, here is the story of Swati Uike from Madhya Pradesh. Swati Uike belongs to Khatma Kheda village, about 45 km from Harda district in Madhya Pradesh. Khatma Kheda has […]
Magnar Village, located 6 kilometres from Poonch town, has a population of over 5000 and in the last two-three years almost every other woman from this village has given birth to a child through a C-section.
The fifth National Family Health Survey (NFHS) undertaken by the government between 2019 and 2021 has painted a promising picture in terms of gender equality. Its findings state that India now has 1,020 women for every 1,000 men. This is the first time in independent India’s recorded history that the number of women is higher. […]
Reports highlight the prevalent issue of caste discrimination in rural schools, where generations of students have been subjected to such discrimination, even during activities like the midday meal program.
In India, approximately 45,026 women died by suicide in 2021, nearly 1 in every 9 minutes. Out of this, more than two-thirds were married women!
"What will you do with the information? It is a man’s work to be aware and informed. We will let you know if there is any," said the Pradhan.
Information, Communication, and Technology (ICT) play a crucial role in the overall development of young girls and women yet the gendered gap in the field of ICT remains vast!
"We are given the chance to practise only one day prior to the tournaments, whereas the boys have all the liberty to practise from months to years. How do you think we will win any tournament like this?"
Children learn about colour based discrimination at a very young age. They start imitating discriminatory practices at home and at school. They start taking people’s emotion for granted and grow up into perpetrators of colour based discrimination.
Sanjoy Ghose is the founder of URMUL Trust and CHARKHA, collectives that have ensured that vulnerable girls and women in marginalised sections of society have a voice.
Whether it's accessing health services or travelling during the lockdown, pregnant women have undergone immense difficulty to get what they are entitled to.
While distributing sanitary pads, the girls were reluctant to take them as they associated them with taboo.
The Bihar government has reserved 50% of the seats in the Panchayat election for women, to motivate them to enter politics. Time for a reality check ...
Even as a child, Swarali Gogate had immense curiosity and interest in flora and fauna. While most of the children in her village were watching cartoons, she would watch Animal Planet.
In 2019, after the Central government removed the special status of J&K granted under Article 370, and bifurcated the state into two union territories, many state-run commissions were abolished. This included the State Commission for Women.
Between October 31 and November 12, the United Nations hosted the UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP 26) in Glasgow, Scotland. The conference, which aims at bringing parties together to accelerate action towards the goals of the Paris Agreement and the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCC), is facing criticism from environmental […]
"Education of girls tremendously impacts not only their own development but also their families and communities," says Rama Sharma
Due to lack of information about breast cancer, misconceptions, shame and social stigma, women in villages risk their life by not getting screened and treated.
Policewomen on covid duty face challenges like lack of washrooms & irregular food. But these covid warriors risk their own lives to ensure we're safe!
15 year old Jasoda from Ashapura village of Jodhpur in Rajasthan is an inspiration as a teen leader for a better life for girls.
This 14-year-old boy is breaking the stereotype of toxic masculinity to advocate for gender equality, a true inspiration for all men today!
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