Gender Violence and Rights

HOW SAFE ARE WOMEN IN INDIA?

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

Being in the 21st century, with technology, digitalization and development being flaunted all over the country and the world at large, the need to talk about this subject, “How safe are women in India?” still reverberates. With a profound understanding of what is happening around us, it is time that the country joins hands to […]

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Being in the 21st century, with technology, digitalization and development being flaunted all over the country and the world at large, the need to talk about this subject, “How safe are women in India?” still reverberates. With a profound understanding of what is happening around us, it is time that the country joins hands to

Ten key Recommendations made by Verma Committee after Nirbhaya gang rape

/ Development, Gender Violence and Rights, Women Empowerment

TEN KEY RECOMMENDATIONS MADE BY JUSTICE VERMA COMMITTEE AFTER NIRBHAYA GANG RAPE INCIDENT A panel set up in response to public outcry over the brutal gang rape and murder of a young woman has delivered its report outlining recommendations on how to tackle gender violence in the largely patriarchal country. The panel, headed by former

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TEN KEY RECOMMENDATIONS MADE BY JUSTICE VERMA COMMITTEE AFTER NIRBHAYA GANG RAPE INCIDENT A panel set up in response to public outcry over the brutal gang rape and murder of a young woman has delivered its report outlining recommendations on how to tackle gender violence in the largely patriarchal country. The panel, headed by former

SOCIAL TABOOS THAT STILL SHACKLE INDIAN WOMEN

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

Social taboos have long been discussed and criticized, but sneakily continue to linger. Existing more commonly in economically underdeveloped countries and eastern nations like India, women are usually the worst victims of taboos. What is heartening is how the perspective is changing against taboos that have long impeded life for women. A walk down the

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Social taboos have long been discussed and criticized, but sneakily continue to linger. Existing more commonly in economically underdeveloped countries and eastern nations like India, women are usually the worst victims of taboos. What is heartening is how the perspective is changing against taboos that have long impeded life for women. A walk down the

Journey: Simple girl to Seamstress

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

In the year 2015, Ahmedabad Women’s Action Group- AWAG had obtained ‘Young Women Social Entrepreneurship Training’ from British Council, sponsored by DIAGEO. This training program was divided into two phases, I & II where 100 young women had to be trained to emerge as successful social entrepreneurs. The YWSE training was cascaded to another 100

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In the year 2015, Ahmedabad Women’s Action Group- AWAG had obtained ‘Young Women Social Entrepreneurship Training’ from British Council, sponsored by DIAGEO. This training program was divided into two phases, I & II where 100 young women had to be trained to emerge as successful social entrepreneurs. The YWSE training was cascaded to another 100

CELEBRATING HUMAN RIGHTS DAY AT AWAG – 10TH DECEMBER 2016

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

“Stand up for someone’s rights today!”… was the theme announced by the UN for this year’s Human Rights Day celebrations. The violation of women’s rights is a widespread phenomenon. To accept that the Human Rights of women and men are essentially equal is a very difficult proposition, especially in the Indian milieu. Despite the Right

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“Stand up for someone’s rights today!”… was the theme announced by the UN for this year’s Human Rights Day celebrations. The violation of women’s rights is a widespread phenomenon. To accept that the Human Rights of women and men are essentially equal is a very difficult proposition, especially in the Indian milieu. Despite the Right

AN OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN AT AHMEDABAD WOMEN’S ACTION GROUP (AWAG)

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

by Faeza Jariwala (Post graduate Student, Department of Human Development and Family Studies, Maharaja Saiyajirao University of Baroda, Gujarat and AWAG intern) After due interactions between my faculty head and AWAG’s Secretary Ms Sara Baldiwala, my internship for a month’s duration was confirmed. This provided an opportunity for me to learn the broad concepts related

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by Faeza Jariwala (Post graduate Student, Department of Human Development and Family Studies, Maharaja Saiyajirao University of Baroda, Gujarat and AWAG intern) After due interactions between my faculty head and AWAG’s Secretary Ms Sara Baldiwala, my internship for a month’s duration was confirmed. This provided an opportunity for me to learn the broad concepts related

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN: RECOGNIZE PATTERNS, SEEK HELP

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

Domestic violence is a serious threat for many women. Know the signs of an abusive relationship and how to cope with the dangerous situation. Recognize domestic violence Domestic violence can take many forms, including emotional, sexual and physical abuse and threats of abuse. Men are sometimes abused by partners, but domestic violence is most often

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Domestic violence is a serious threat for many women. Know the signs of an abusive relationship and how to cope with the dangerous situation. Recognize domestic violence Domestic violence can take many forms, including emotional, sexual and physical abuse and threats of abuse. Men are sometimes abused by partners, but domestic violence is most often

An Interview with Nalini Ben

/ Development, Gender Violence and Rights, Women Empowerment

Nalini Ben’s Story Nalini ben is from Savrastra, a very backward area. She explained that the society there is extremely conservative, and people are entrenched into social customs. Since childhood she excelled in her studies…’ I was always top of the class’. Even so, Nalini ben always thought she would be a housewife. It was

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Nalini Ben’s Story Nalini ben is from Savrastra, a very backward area. She explained that the society there is extremely conservative, and people are entrenched into social customs. Since childhood she excelled in her studies…’ I was always top of the class’. Even so, Nalini ben always thought she would be a housewife. It was

Celebrating Human Rights Day at AWAG

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

‘Women rights is human rights and human rights is women rights’ –Dr. Ilaben Patak, AWAG According to United Nations (1978), all human beings are born free and are equal in dignity and rights. Human rights are inherent to all human beings irrespective of nationality, gender, religion or social status. The constitution of India also pledges

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‘Women rights is human rights and human rights is women rights’ –Dr. Ilaben Patak, AWAG According to United Nations (1978), all human beings are born free and are equal in dignity and rights. Human rights are inherent to all human beings irrespective of nationality, gender, religion or social status. The constitution of India also pledges

You are not alone

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

Health Organisation (2011) reported India as the most depressed nation. Despite this negative honour, mental health is still highly stigmatised in Indian society. To address this under-emphasised issue, AWAG has undertaken a ‘Mental health project for Women and Adolescents’ since 2008 wherein underprivileged women and children can benefit from free expert counselling. Nearly every one,

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Health Organisation (2011) reported India as the most depressed nation. Despite this negative honour, mental health is still highly stigmatised in Indian society. To address this under-emphasised issue, AWAG has undertaken a ‘Mental health project for Women and Adolescents’ since 2008 wherein underprivileged women and children can benefit from free expert counselling. Nearly every one,