“Like a compass needle which points north, a man’s accusing finger always finds a woman. Always”(K. Hussaini) .This sentence might not be that much appealing to men but as a woman I feel a shoot in my body each time I glance…
Life is a beautiful name of struggle. Struggle to accomplish our dreams, struggle to deal with the hardships of our lives and most important, struggle to overcome the faults in our stars. The story of my life begins in the…
We, as a society, have no right to bow our heads in front of goddesses if we’re going to follow that up with shaming women. The recent incident at BHU is a window into the world of a woman in India. You would probably think…
The Effects of Parental Alcoholism on Children Children often expect their parents to be their role models, however they are often the ones who suffer when their parents start having drinking problems which amplifies the…
Sisters, I invite you to close your eyes and remember your first menstrual cycle. What were your immediate thoughts and reactions? Now when your cycle comes, how do you welcome it? When I first saw blood on my panties, I…
Sisters, I invite you to close your eyes and remember your first menstrual cycle. What were your immediate thoughts and reactions? Now when your cycle comes, how do you welcome it? When I first saw blood on my panties, I…
When children in city homes snuggle deeper into pillows and quilts, these skinny and scrawny kids, living under plastic sheets and cardboard, reach for their working gear. They must set out at daybreak to avoid the blazing…
While it isn’t widely reported, research reveals that Child Sexual Abuse (CSA) is more common in our society than we would like to believe . Immersed in her game with dolls, the 7-year-old child barely responds when someone…
Elles sont destinées en ordre principal à: - mettre le prévenu à la disposition de la justice; - éviter qu'il ne se soustraie par la fuite à la répression; - qu'il ne nuise gravement à la bonne marche de l'instruction; - qu'…
The fourth in the series of Legal Roundtables was organised by Safecity and SheThePeople.tv at Government Law College, Mumbai on 28 September 2017. The panel comprised of Ashwini Syed, Head of HR and Operations at Safecity (…
Know Our Team is a series that attempts to bring to you the stories of our team, share our experiences, why we do what we do and special moments that have left an indelible mark in each of our lives. Rahul Ranjan…
Survivors who have faced violence either don’t know where to go for help, or don’t have resources to find out where to go for help. Sometimes, their situation prevents them from finding help, and that can be extremely…
"It began with the military forces attacking our village. Then we fled to the neighboring town. They continued to kill and torture people. In the end it was only dead again. They robbed our things, injured young children and…
“I am a feminist.” That’s what all the cool kids say these days. I guess its fashionable to be politically correct because, it probably means believing in fairness and equality. At the very least, that is the illusion that…
Love marriage is a choice not a crime. In Pakistan honour killing is a serious issue. Women with the fear of the families don’t tell the parents about the guy they like and adopt a way of court marriage. And after to save…
I grew up with this pervading ideology that girls are soft, tender, or more bluntly put, weaker vessels, and should be protected by the menfolk. It was a generally accepted understanding that aggression or boldness were not…
Whether it is employment, educational, or social opportunities, women have always failed to receive equality, in terms of social, economic, and influential power, as their male counterparts. Such sexism is prevalent in the…
As the firmament of darkness tries to get pierced and fragments of light disperse with their might of luminosity to reach on earth, every dawn reminds us that after every dark spell there exists a ray of hope. Isn't it real…
The society in which live is very modernised today , the people are educated and feudal customs are changing. But the people thinking is not changing as it should be. The women are still victims of domestic violence. The…
Girls are being harassed by guys frequently in the recent past.A friend of mine was a victim of sexual harassment and rape.a sad ordeal indeed. This Lady was taking a walk when she met this gentleman who pretended he never…
I was raised in a god-fearing, children-loving, close-knit family. *** *** *** Growing up, I was one of the most envied kids in my circle of friends, especially around summer time and the Christmas holidays. Holidays meant a…
The message Iwant to convey through this story is that Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics are important no doubt, but the most important thing for us, human beings, to remember is there is Someone up there and…
Yes I don't fit in! I can't fit in a society which says our system is democratic and your voice matters but when you speak up call you outspoken and because you are outspoken you are characterless. How can I fit in a society…
AMINA By Oselumhense Anetor The little girl continued running. Her feet were hurting. The blisters had turned reddish, yet she kept running. Her lungs felt as though they would go up in flames. Her breath came in sharp rapid…
MEDIA, when we read or listen this word, it sounds really powerful. It’s so powerful that it can cover whole world in it. Things which are happening in one part of the world can be communicated to other part of the world in…