I have begun writing for a few women oriented online media outlets and for my own initiative of Mums and stories on social media. The last couple of months time and again, I have been reminded by several women and young…
Today I have woken up with a splitting headache that isn't as a result of being sick. After walking in the hot sun, with a load on my back for close to 300 minutes this week, I can confidently say that my headache isn't…
I represent several other moms in urban India who are educated, have worked to experience economic independence and now since a life event of their choice of becoming a mother, the woman is torn between her freedom to work…
For a family who found themselves born in a culture that supported the concept of gender inequality; RugKnots is a testimony to what can happen if you dare to be different. Naheed Mir is from this family in Pakistan, whose…
Violence against fair sex shows alarming upward trend Raihana Maqbool Kashmir Valley, commonly known aspir waer(Valley of Saints) has witnessed an alarming increase in domestic violence against women over the past few years…
Raihana Maqbool Srinagar : The latest report released by Ministry of Health and Family Welfare reveals that nearly 60 percent pregnant women in Jammu and Kashmir suffer from anemia. The data shows that anemia is widely…
Raihana Maqbool SRINAGAR, INDIAN-ADMINISTERED KASHMIR – Shaheena Akhtar moves along a line of hand looms, stopping at each one to speak to the men working at them. Each of the 25 men in this workshop makes pashmina shawls.…
Raihana Maqbool SRINAGAR, INDIAN-ADMINISTERED KASHMIR – Shaheena Akhtar moves along a line of hand looms, stopping at each one to speak to the men working at them. Each of the 25 men in this workshop makes pashmina shawls.…
"SHE " - She has the might and determination to bring a change in society and world. Her beliefs and conviction can make her achieve the impossible dreams. With courage and confidence ,she can do wonders. "She is you, me and…
Women in India have remained silent for way too long.A lot of water has passed under the bridge since we last opened our mouth and used our voices.Only 12 % of India's girls and women use sanitary pads (others use unhygienic…
Clebration of International Women Day 2016: Violence of the women rights to life of minority groups have recently rise across Bangladesh. Minority Women Groups including Dalits, Hindu, Christians, Bihari (National Minority…
Project Name: Need Support for the Celebration of International Women Day 8 March 2016 Title of Project: Minority Girls Power Project (MGPP); Violence of the women rights to life of minority groups have recently rise across…
I must confess that I've had an interesting few months, with enough information and experience that encouraged me to write this - and it was a beautiful time to write this, considering our Frontline writing Assignment. The…
All about a (Non) Mover and (Non) Shaker! By the ripe old age of twenty four, She had seen life with all its gore! Her wonderful spouse, (Who was nothing but a louse), Inflicted such violence, That her neck lost balance.…
I am Urmila Chanam, a journalist , public health professional and global campaigner, the initiator of Breaking the Silence , an initiative targeted at education of rural women and adolescent girls in India on the hygienic…
Hi! I am Sadaf, an independent journalist passionately raising awareness at grassroots level to address hitherto existing inhuman cultural practices like child marriage, gender discrimination and women empowerment. I believe…
Sign my petition:- We are witnessing the greatest humanitarian crisis of our lifetime. The World Humanitarian Summit is our chance to end it. We have 53 days left to get leaders there: The World Humanitarian Summit,…
Module 5 is first concrete step to explore ourselves to make difference. My resource plan is attached herewith this post. Part B: I am proud to share the song "Tell Me Why" as a resource I am proud to make post.
Hi, I am from India and I want our Prime Minister Narendra Modi to attend and be a part of World Humanitarian Summit - 2016. ForthisI have started an online petition and I want people to sign it. Once it will be signed by…
Hi, I am from India and I want our Prime Minister Narendra Modi to attend and be a part of World Humanitarian Summit - 2016. Forthis,I have started an online petition and I want people to sign it. Once it will be signed by…
Hi, I am from India and I want our Prime Minister Narendra Modi to attend and be a part of World Humanitarian Summit - 2016. Forthis,I have started an online petition and I want people to sign it. Once it will be signed by…
Hi, I am from India and I want our Prime Minister Narendra Modi to attend and be a part of World Humanitarian Summit - 2016. ForthisI have started an online petition and I want people to sign it. Once it will be signed by…
Hi, I am from India and I want our Prime Minister Narendra Modi to attend and be a part of World Humanitarian Summit - 2016. ForthisI have started an online petition and I want people to sign it. Once it will be signed by…
Defying societal norms, young, Nepali women discuss taboo topicsatThe Vagina Monologues.Talking about vaginas is no easy feat for young womenin Nepal, but Women LEAD alumniSujana, Niharika and Deepika defied this tradition…
Digital Empowerment One Day Training Program 13 April 2016 @ 4 pm Back Ground Whatsoever is the cast, religion, culture or region, Child/Early Marriage is prevailing in almost all parts of the world. In South Asian region…
