Gender Violence and Rights

THE PROS AND CONS OF SEX EDUCATION IN CHILDREN

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

Sex education, by far remains the most controversial topic in the Indian education system. While most people agree that it should be included in the curriculum early on, it remains a taboo. However, issues such as early teenage pregnancies, STDs, and assaults can be avoided if children are being taught about these topics in the […]

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Sex education, by far remains the most controversial topic in the Indian education system. While most people agree that it should be included in the curriculum early on, it remains a taboo. However, issues such as early teenage pregnancies, STDs, and assaults can be avoided if children are being taught about these topics in the

THE ROLE OF WOMEN IN THE MODERN WORLD OF BUSINESS

/ Development, Gender Violence and Rights, Women Empowerment

In Indian society, entrepreneurship for women is not a luxury. As an organisation, that has economic empowerment as one of its foundational pillars, AWAG has seen generations of women struggling to achieve this right – the right to earn a living and to break the stereotype that only men can bring home the bacon. Social

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In Indian society, entrepreneurship for women is not a luxury. As an organisation, that has economic empowerment as one of its foundational pillars, AWAG has seen generations of women struggling to achieve this right – the right to earn a living and to break the stereotype that only men can bring home the bacon. Social

Impact Of The Covid-19 Pandemic Lockdown On Domestic Violence

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

Amid the COVID-19 pandemic many countries have reported an increase in domestic violence and intimate partner violence. The UN has described the worldwide increase in domestic abuse as a “shadow pandemic” alongside Covid-19. Domestic Violence cases have increased by 20% during the lockdown, as many people are trapped at home with their abuser. Pandemics, financial

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Amid the COVID-19 pandemic many countries have reported an increase in domestic violence and intimate partner violence. The UN has described the worldwide increase in domestic abuse as a “shadow pandemic” alongside Covid-19. Domestic Violence cases have increased by 20% during the lockdown, as many people are trapped at home with their abuser. Pandemics, financial

Gender Stereotypes: Much Talked, Less Known

/ Children and Adolescent Girls, Development, Gender Violence and Rights, Women Empowerment

How did Valentina Tereshkova make a mark in history? The 26-year-old became the first female astronaut to embark on a journey of 70 hours and 50 minutes to circle our planet 48 times. All these years and even today if someone reads about astronauts or engineers, the first flashing figure comes that of a man!

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How did Valentina Tereshkova make a mark in history? The 26-year-old became the first female astronaut to embark on a journey of 70 hours and 50 minutes to circle our planet 48 times. All these years and even today if someone reads about astronauts or engineers, the first flashing figure comes that of a man!

MENTAL HEALTHCARE IN THE TIME OF THE CORONA PANDEMIC

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

The world is reeling under difficult times due to the wide spread of COVID-19. With the rapid influx of news from all over the world, through television, social media, newspapers, family and friends and other sources, the most common emotion faced by all is FEAR. It makes us anxious, panicky and can even possibly make

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The world is reeling under difficult times due to the wide spread of COVID-19. With the rapid influx of news from all over the world, through television, social media, newspapers, family and friends and other sources, the most common emotion faced by all is FEAR. It makes us anxious, panicky and can even possibly make

The Issue of Gender and Parenting- Neutrality

/ Development, Gender Violence and Rights, Women Empowerment

My three-year-old loves to play with a kitchen set and asks for flour every time I make chapatis. I am proud to say that out of all the colours, pink and purple are my toddler’s favourite. Now if this makes you feel that my Lil’ one is a girl then you have yet to upgrade

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My three-year-old loves to play with a kitchen set and asks for flour every time I make chapatis. I am proud to say that out of all the colours, pink and purple are my toddler’s favourite. Now if this makes you feel that my Lil’ one is a girl then you have yet to upgrade

Myths like Wildfire: Feminists and Feminism

/ Development, Gender Violence and Rights, Women Empowerment

Ever overheard somebody in a cafe or a restaurant saying to others, ‘Oh, I am a feminist!’ And did you turn around and give a second look to judge that person? Why there is a stereotypical view for feminists across the world – whether the person is white or black, a homemaker or a professional,

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Ever overheard somebody in a cafe or a restaurant saying to others, ‘Oh, I am a feminist!’ And did you turn around and give a second look to judge that person? Why there is a stereotypical view for feminists across the world – whether the person is white or black, a homemaker or a professional,

DIGITAL & FINANCIAL LITERACY – SENSITIZE, ENABLE AND ACCESS

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

A majority of India’s population belongs to the rural. Lack of awareness of digital and financial literacy, especially among the rural population is a major challenge in the country, more so in light of the Government’s plans to make India a cashless economy. People of rural India have always been apprehensive about anything that is

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A majority of India’s population belongs to the rural. Lack of awareness of digital and financial literacy, especially among the rural population is a major challenge in the country, more so in light of the Government’s plans to make India a cashless economy. People of rural India have always been apprehensive about anything that is

MENTAL HEALTHCARE FOR ADOLESCENTS

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

World Mental Health Day is observed on 10 October every year, with the overall objective of raising awareness of mental health issues around the world and mobilizing efforts in support of mental health. The Day provides an opportunity for all stakeholders working on mental health issues to talk about their work, and what more needs

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World Mental Health Day is observed on 10 October every year, with the overall objective of raising awareness of mental health issues around the world and mobilizing efforts in support of mental health. The Day provides an opportunity for all stakeholders working on mental health issues to talk about their work, and what more needs

LIFE SKILLS EDUCATION FOR YOUTH GROUPS

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

Adolescence, a vital stage of growth and development, marks the period of transition from childhood to adulthood. It is characterized by rapid physiological changes and psychosocial maturation. Adolescence is also the stage when young people extend their relationships beyond parents and family and are intensely influenced by their peers and the outside world in general.

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Adolescence, a vital stage of growth and development, marks the period of transition from childhood to adulthood. It is characterized by rapid physiological changes and psychosocial maturation. Adolescence is also the stage when young people extend their relationships beyond parents and family and are intensely influenced by their peers and the outside world in general.