Gender Violence and Rights

VOICES FROM THE FIELD – MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELLING FOR ADOLESCENT

/ Children and Adolescent Girls, Counselling, Development, Gender Violence and Rights, Mental Healthcare

Ahmedabad Women’s Action Group (AWAG) is committed to working with women and adolescents, especially those exposed to violence of any kind. AWAG’s work with women from the underprivileged sections of society, especially post riots, brought to light the psychological distress experienced by women and their children and the urgent need to provide psychological counselling to […]

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Ahmedabad Women’s Action Group (AWAG) is committed to working with women and adolescents, especially those exposed to violence of any kind. AWAG’s work with women from the underprivileged sections of society, especially post riots, brought to light the psychological distress experienced by women and their children and the urgent need to provide psychological counselling to

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STREET PLAY – AN EFFECTIVE MEDIUM TO CREATE PUBLIC AWARENESS

/ Development, Gender Violence and Rights, Women Empowerment

From child abuse to violence against women, to corruption, to oppression of the poor, to female foeticide, to honour killing – our society today is plagued by innumerable issues and there is a pressing need for awareness and change. Various mediums have served as a vehicle for social change. Street play is one of the

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From child abuse to violence against women, to corruption, to oppression of the poor, to female foeticide, to honour killing – our society today is plagued by innumerable issues and there is a pressing need for awareness and change. Various mediums have served as a vehicle for social change. Street play is one of the

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FROM HOUSEWIFE TO BREADWINNER…

/ Counselling, Development, Gender Violence and Rights, Women Empowerment

Meena (name changed to protect identity) is a 35 year old widow and resides in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. She lives with her in-laws and young children and has always been engaged in household work and other domestic chores. Hailing from a conservative community did not expose her to the outside world. Her husband was engaged as

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Meena (name changed to protect identity) is a 35 year old widow and resides in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. She lives with her in-laws and young children and has always been engaged in household work and other domestic chores. Hailing from a conservative community did not expose her to the outside world. Her husband was engaged as

ADDRESSING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN: AN UNFINISHED AGENDA

/ Counselling, Gender Violence and Rights, Women Empowerment

Domestic violence is a global issue reaching across national boundaries as well as socio-economic, cultural, racial and class distinctions. This problem is not only widely dispersed geographically, but its incidence is also extensive, making it a typical and accepted behavior. Domestic violence is widespread, deeply ingrained and has serious impacts on women’s health and well-being.

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Domestic violence is a global issue reaching across national boundaries as well as socio-economic, cultural, racial and class distinctions. This problem is not only widely dispersed geographically, but its incidence is also extensive, making it a typical and accepted behavior. Domestic violence is widespread, deeply ingrained and has serious impacts on women’s health and well-being.

“THIS TOO SHALL PASS!”

/ Children and Adolescent Girls, Counselling, Development, Gender Violence and Rights, Health and Hygiene, Mental Healthcare, Women Empowerment

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a major effect on our lives. Many of us are facing challenges that can be stressful, overwhelming and cause strong emotions in adults and children. Covid appropriate behavior and actions such as social distancing are necessary to reduce the spread of COVID-19, but they can make us feel isolated and

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The COVID-19 pandemic has had a major effect on our lives. Many of us are facing challenges that can be stressful, overwhelming and cause strong emotions in adults and children. Covid appropriate behavior and actions such as social distancing are necessary to reduce the spread of COVID-19, but they can make us feel isolated and

Nonprofits, are you into Compelling Storytelling?

/ Children and Adolescent Girls, Counselling, Development, Gender Violence and Rights, Health and Hygiene, Mental Healthcare, Women Empowerment

Donors need a good story that can tug at their heartstrings. Agree? As a nonprofit, our top priority includes donor engagement, donor retention and fundraising. Isn’t it? Whatever it is that we do, revolves around running campaigns and working towards our more significant purpose. So what is the common thread here? Sure, storytelling. Storytelling is

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Donors need a good story that can tug at their heartstrings. Agree? As a nonprofit, our top priority includes donor engagement, donor retention and fundraising. Isn’t it? Whatever it is that we do, revolves around running campaigns and working towards our more significant purpose. So what is the common thread here? Sure, storytelling. Storytelling is

PATH TO SELF-RELIANCE

/ Development, Gender Violence and Rights, Women Empowerment

“I am 23 years and live at Ahmedabad. I have three younger sisters and one younger brother. As a family we have faced a lot of hardship because of my father’s ill health. I had to drop out of school since I had the responsibility of taking care of the house and my siblings. My

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“I am 23 years and live at Ahmedabad. I have three younger sisters and one younger brother. As a family we have faced a lot of hardship because of my father’s ill health. I had to drop out of school since I had the responsibility of taking care of the house and my siblings. My

Your Top Ten Questions Answered

/ Children and Adolescent Girls, Counselling, Development, Gender Violence and Rights, Health and Hygiene, Mental Healthcare, Women Empowerment

Knock, knock. It seems that 2020 had just started, and everything was alright. But now we are almost closing ledgers for the year bygone, and we still find ourselves feeling overwhelmed by the pandemic. Even after all these months, we are still dealing with the same questions repetitively. Is the vaccine almost there? Are there

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Knock, knock. It seems that 2020 had just started, and everything was alright. But now we are almost closing ledgers for the year bygone, and we still find ourselves feeling overwhelmed by the pandemic. Even after all these months, we are still dealing with the same questions repetitively. Is the vaccine almost there? Are there

ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT AND OUR SUPPORT

/ Development, Gender Violence and Rights, Women Empowerment

Why do you think women’s economic empowerment has been a top-notch matter for centuries? Well, not only does it eradicate poverty but also helps create gender equality. Moreover, economic empowerment in women is also necessary for inclusive economic growth. Women make half the workforce! Thus they contribute to economies – may it be small scale

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Why do you think women’s economic empowerment has been a top-notch matter for centuries? Well, not only does it eradicate poverty but also helps create gender equality. Moreover, economic empowerment in women is also necessary for inclusive economic growth. Women make half the workforce! Thus they contribute to economies – may it be small scale

Fundraising? Penny For Your Thoughts!

/ Children and Adolescent Girls, Counselling, Development, Gender Violence and Rights, Health and Hygiene, Mental Healthcare, Women Empowerment

‘What’s the best and the most painful part of your job?’, a volunteer happened to ask me a couple of years ago. And ever since, my answer remains the same. There are a lot of things I admire about being associated with a non-profit. But there is something that I dread too. At least until

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‘What’s the best and the most painful part of your job?’, a volunteer happened to ask me a couple of years ago. And ever since, my answer remains the same. There are a lot of things I admire about being associated with a non-profit. But there is something that I dread too. At least until