Women Empowerment

ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT: A PATH TO SELF-RELIANCE

/ Development, Women Empowerment

Social awareness, Campaigning and Advocacy, Counselling and Legal aid; surely we do all of it. Of course we believe that raising awareness is the first step towards social empowerment. Income generation can only come later. However, our income generation wing has emerged beautifully over the years. If asked what is AWAG all about? Obviously the […]

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Social awareness, Campaigning and Advocacy, Counselling and Legal aid; surely we do all of it. Of course we believe that raising awareness is the first step towards social empowerment. Income generation can only come later. However, our income generation wing has emerged beautifully over the years. If asked what is AWAG all about? Obviously the

Around the World in 10 Kilometres

/ Children and Adolescent Girls, Development, Health and Hygiene, Women Empowerment

Last month, AWAG took part in the Global Giving Winter Challenge, with the aim of raising £2500 in a space of 5 weeks from over 50 individual donors. The challenge involved raising money for one project, for which AWAG chose phase II of our previously successful sanitary and menstrual health project. More information can be

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Last month, AWAG took part in the Global Giving Winter Challenge, with the aim of raising £2500 in a space of 5 weeks from over 50 individual donors. The challenge involved raising money for one project, for which AWAG chose phase II of our previously successful sanitary and menstrual health project. More information can be

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

A Journey with Ahmedabad Women’s Action Group

/ Development, Women Empowerment

by Pinal (Student, Masters in Social Work, Mahatama Gandhi Labour Institute and AWAG intern) It is unbelievable how much wisdom I have attained in a short span of three months! Back when I reflect, it was like a blank paper, I had come to AWAG for my internship, along with seven other classmates. I had

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by Pinal (Student, Masters in Social Work, Mahatama Gandhi Labour Institute and AWAG intern) It is unbelievable how much wisdom I have attained in a short span of three months! Back when I reflect, it was like a blank paper, I had come to AWAG for my internship, along with seven other classmates. I had

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,