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Why Are Kinnaur Women Still Fighting For Ancestral Property Rights?

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.

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Orthodox Practices Are Hurting Little Girls Of Hill Villages
Orthodox Practices Are Hurting Little Girls Of Hill Villages

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.

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Silent No More: The Empowered Tribal Girl Who Fought Against Sexual Harassment
Silent No More: The Empowered Tribal Girl Who Fought Against Sexual Harassment

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 […]

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The Surge Of Caesarean Deliveries In Jammu And Kashmir Is Alarming!

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.

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Boys can fulfil all their dreams; girls’ aspirations remain a dream.
Boys can fulfil all their dreams; girls’ aspirations remain a dream.

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. […]

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The Iron Grip Of Casteism In Choking Education In India!
The Iron Grip Of Casteism Is Choking Education In India!

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.

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One Stop Centres Are Inaccessible To Domestic Violence Victims In Remote Villages
One Stop Centres Are Inaccessible To Domestic Violence Victims In Remote Villages

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!

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Bridging The Gap Of Education In Rural India Is Tough
Bridging The Gap Of Education In Rural India Is Tough

"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.

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Girls In Rural Ajmer Are Using Smartphones To Learn Every Day!
Girls In Rural Ajmer Are Using Smartphones To Learn Every Day!

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!

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No Sports Facilities For Our Girls In Villages Even As Indian Women’s Team Wins!

"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?"

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Fighting Colourism:"As She Is Dark-Skinned, They Will Ask For A Hefty Dowry!"
Fighting Colourism:”As She Is Dark-Skinned, They Will Ask For A Hefty Dowry!”

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.

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Sanjoy Ghose
Remembering Sanjoy Ghose Whose Vision Has Made Lives Better For Underprivileged Girls & Women

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.

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How Covid-19 Impacted Pregnant Women And ASHA Workers In Uttarakhand

Whether it's accessing health services or travelling during the lockdown, pregnant women have undergone immense difficulty to get what they are entitled to.

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Lack of Awareness On Menstrual Hygiene Among The Gujjar-Bakarwal Community

While distributing sanitary pads, the girls were reluctant to take them as they associated them with taboo.

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How Women Are Changing The Course Of Bihar Politics

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 ...

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Swarali Gogate
20y.o. Swarali Gogate From A Small Konkan Town Explains How Butterflies Matter To A Healthy Ecosystem

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.

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With No Women’s Commission Currently, Domestic Violence Continues Unabated In Jammu & Kashmir

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.

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Women Amid Changing Climate

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 […]

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Against All Odds

"Education of girls tremendously impacts not only their own development but also their families and communities," says Rama Sharma

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4 Crucial Reasons Why Rural Women In India Are More At Risk Of Dying From Breast Cancer

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.

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covid warriors
Covid Warriors! Kudos To Our Policewomen On Covid- Duty Who Risk Their Lives To Keep Us Safe…

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! 

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Jasoda
Why 15y.o. Jasoda From Ashapura, Rajasthan Is Now A Role Model For Girls Of Her Village

15 year old Jasoda from Ashapura village of Jodhpur in Rajasthan is an inspiration as a teen leader for a better life for girls.

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So What If They Laugh At Me? Boys & Men Can Do Household Chores Too!

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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