Mitts Off My Muff; Anti-FGM Activist Raises Her Voice
Sometimes it takes a tragic event to inspire someone to ensure no one else faces similar pain as him/her. These people are the heroes and heroines of society. The people …
Kya Dekh Rahe Ho?
The history concerning the treatment of women in India is appalling, but it is no better today. It was clear to me, after living in New York for 16 years, …
The Welcomed Prevalence of Gender Champions Across India
Background A combined initiative of the Ministry of Human Resource Development and the Ministry of Women and Child Development, the idea of “Gender Champions” is to be engaged by the …
A Social Experiment on Society’s Reaction to Women’s Empowerment Issues
This past year we saw ‘women empowerment’ become a trending topic; it has been the most popular agenda of any political party trying to get votes in their favor; and …
Saudi Women Gain Right to Vote: Still Need Permission
When we think of Saudi Arabia, the image that comes to mind is an oppressive monarchy, with almost negligible rights for women. While that isn’t far from true, an announcement …
Police Stations in Haryana: Of the Women, By the Women
This Raksha Bandhan, the gift for the women of Haryana was a safety network of the women, by the women, for the women. Twenty-one women-only police stations were set up …
