Deukala, a middle aged woman, widowed for 5 years now, in the Far- Western Region of Nepal, was blamed to be the cause of her husband's death.Recently,she was accused of the death of a buffalo in her neighborhood and the…
If you got offended with the caption, read on to find out the context….. Recently I was on a flight and happened to sit next to a young lady. As usual I picked up my book and started reading. I could not focus on it as the…
Global Reconciliation is calling for nominations for the 2019 Desmond Tutu Reconciliation Fellowship. The Fellowship is the premier award in the world recognising effective achievements in reconciliation. This year, the…
Exactly a week ago I posted on this platform about the Gambaga "Witches" Camp. A camp where innocent widows are accused as witches are send to live there for the rest if their lives. Oh Mine God! Please Which sinful human…
Hailing from an orthodox Muslim family, Muskaan comes from the kacchi bastis of Jaipur. There was a time when was on the brink of quitting her studies due to her familys poor financial status. She was enrolled into the…
Hailing from an orthodox Muslim family, Muskaan comes from the kacchi bastis of Jaipur. There was a time when was on the brink of quitting her studies due to her familys poor financial status. She was enrolled into the…
Coming from a small village called Khadipur in Bhilwara District, Rajasthan India, Priyanka Vaishnav did not have a lot of encouraging stories regarding studies surrounding her. But, she always knew she wanted to study. She…
How I have waited for this special day? I have longed to expose this especial camp to the entire world. Today, is my day and definitely nothing is going to hold me back. I will speak with confidence and with hope. Perhaps…
Menstrual blood is where each of our lives began. Red dots of shame Why are we ashamed? To talk about the power our vaginas have! Have you too felt embarrassed to ask for [insert menstrual hygiene product here] at the…
Sharon Mather: Urmila Chanam, why do you think Indian men do this( acid attack on girls and women)?I know other cultures occasionally are also guilty but it seems very common in India/Pakistan/Bangladesh. I’d like your…
“Come here!” “Come here!” Papa shouted. Mother had just got out of the room running, face draped in tears, mucus running uncontrollably down her lips. “I’ve asked you to come here. If I say it one more time, you will get the…
Wounded, lost and Bruised Lot By: Sumera. B. Reshi Look here, and look there Look around, and everywhere Everyone is lost in their virtual world Some for love, and some for fun In the offices, schools, and colleges They’re…
"Period.End of Sentence"won an Oscar for best documentary short. The village.Just 115km (71 miles) from Delhi, Kathikhera village in Hapur district is a world far removed from the glitzy malls and high-rises of the Indian…
Strategic Advocacy for Human Rights (SAHR) is offering a 6-month long paid opportunity for aspiring female human rights activists and lawyers to take on gender violence. This Fellowship supports work on a specific case of…
My First Girl Child I conceived right after getting married. It was totally unplanned pregnancy but I tried to make it completely organised. I was not so happy but I was so much conscious for this big change in my life. I…
My First Girl Child I conceived right after getting married. It was totally unplanned pregnancy but I tried to make it completely organised. I was not so happy but I was so much conscious for this big change in my life. I…
I still remember my first day of menstruation. I am from Nepal and menstruation is taken as impurity till today. I am sharing my story which is from 24 years back. So, you all can imagine how the situation was at that time.…
Co-Authored with Suparna Gupta , Aangan Trust . Truths are tumbling out of all sorts of offices and organisations across the country through India’s #MeToo movement, a definite glimmer of hope that women will be heard. As…
That was a beautiful evening I could share my happiness with all, Things seemed to be prettier that moment when I halt… A wave of thrills crisped me inside… my soul lightened with craze! Didn’t think I was going to learn of…
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RAPE! They treated her like garbage Scratched her and threw her on street. They touched every part of her , every part so violently that It pains when she breathes. But still her virginity is questioned while she is…
The term Development has become a worldwide concern as all States are putting more emphasis for their own interests. Development can take many forms as it has a wider meaning at present era. However, the main concentration…
On 7th April, Vanshika Siya Deswal, Youth Outreach Officer at Safecity, launched the pilot session of Safecity Circles in Delhi on the first day of Anti-Street Harassment Week. The theme was sexual harassment and transgender…
The sentence for rape should not be lesser than life imprisonment and under no circumstances, even ' good behaviour' during the jail term should the rapist be released because an offender is a time bomb ready to explode with…
