Aadhi Abadi Pura Haq (Half Population, Full Rights!)
By Anmol Jolly A number of powerful women have shaped the course of history with their intelligence, strength, passion, and leadership qualities. They have challenged...
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Politics
When Harsimrat Kaur Badal’s Husband Announced Her Resignation From The Union Cabinet
A senior leader of Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD), Harsimrat Kaur Badal resigned from the Union cabinet on 17th September, 2020, after her husband and SAD president...
Women Absent In Rooms Where Fate Of The Countries Are Being Decided
Are women fairly represented in the peace-talks at the highest tables in the United Nations, where major decisions, including the fate of the nations is...
WOMEN’S REPRESENTATION IN INDIAN POLITICS
Shikhar Gupta According to Inter Parliamentary Union and UN Women’s office, India ranks 148th in terms of Women participation in Executive Government and Parliament. The...
Women Shaping Political Outcomes in India
Saba Rajkotia 17th February 2020 In February of this year, Arvind Kejriwal led the Aam Admi Party (AAP) to a thumping victory in the Delhi...
Women’s Groups Write Open Letter to PM: BJP Leaders Using ‘Fear of Rape as Campaign Message’
Saba Rajkotia 3rd February 2020 On Monday the 3rd of February, Prime Minister Narendra Modi received an open letter from over 170 activists and women’s...
The “My Body My Choice” Campaign | Indian Women Share Their Abortion Stories
Saba Rajkotia 21st November 2019 In 2018, it was estimated that 13 women in India die each day because of unsafe abortions. Despite being legal...
The Design Student Creating Political Awareness Amongst India’s Youth
Saba Rajkotia 23rd March 2020 India is full of inspiring young women who are working hard towards raising awareness about important issues. Meet Tanya Ballal,...
THAKOR COMMUNITY BANS MOBILE PHONES FOR UNMARRIED WOMEN IN 12 VILLAGES OF GUJARAT
Harleen Walia (July, 2019) The dominant Thakor community once again surprised people by banning the cell phones for unmarried women’s in 12 villages of Gujarat....
Supreme Court Directs Navy to Grant Permanent Commission for Serving Women
Saba Rajkotia 17th March 2020 On Tuesday the 17th of March, the Supreme Court ordered the government to grant permanent commission to female officers in...