She would have got to live in some servant quarters of large households that way, but she wanted to pamper her self respect for at least half the day when she stayed at her home, the home which worked on her salary, entirely.
UN Women has created an imaginary utopian society that has achieved gender equality. However, when you compare it to the current state of India, are we anywhere there yet?
Women are more at risk from accidental fire, even if we ignore the violence against women that puts them at a higher risk - why is this?
An expert silk weaver, Chandramma’s quest for livelihood led her to being a bonded labourer. Nonetheless, she is determined to build herself and her children a better future.
No, International Women's Day is not just about celebrating women. It is about women's rights to work, live in peace, and have all the same rights as men.
These 8 amazing women are pushing for change in their unique ways through sisterhood, because we are all in it together. Together, we can and we will. #IWD2020 #EachForEqual
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