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Of Optics and Opportunism

“We are not to empathise anymore with human pain if it inconveniences entrenched power structures and the politics of privilege. Ever...

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Human Rights

Seeds of Change: Train Police Force to stop Violence Against Women

When I come across an article related to women's rights or crimes against them (especially rape) I notice that ...

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U.S. Consulate General Mumbai to hold Fourth Annual Short-Film Contest on Women’s Safety and Empowerment

The U.S. Consulate General Mumbai launched its fourth annual short-film contest on the theme of women’s safety and empowerment in Mumbai. The yearly contest is part o...

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Alternative Entertainment

Fighting Gender Violence: Acid Attack Survivors Get A Graphic Novel

In a society where rape and acid attack survivors are often alienated, it’s pivotal to create awareness and understanding among people. The graphic novel, Priya&rsquo...

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Gender

Ending Violence Against Women: How Far Have We Come?

“We are determined to prevent and eliminate all forms of violence against women and girls.” With this declaration at the 1995 United Nations Fourth World Confer...

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Gender

Overcoming Culture: Can India Eliminate Gender Violence?

Just over a month ago on September 25th, the 193 member countries of the United Nations voted on and approved the new 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) with the hop...

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Gender

Could Paternity Leave Help Tackle Gender Violence?

What’s paternity leave got to do with violence against women and the sexual exploitation of girls? More than you’d think it turns out. Fathers who are involved ...

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Gender

Why Global Standards On Sexual Violence Will Get More Women Into Work

It has been said that the glass ceiling is not glass, it is a very thick layer of men. On a basic level, we all know that means women are drastically underrepresented in th...

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Gender

High male bias both in India and US: Gender activist Vivian Huelgo

A prominent American gender activist says India and the United States face similar kinds of challenges in dealing with gender violence as both countries have an inherent st...

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Gender

Despite International Pressure, Paraguay Denies Abortion for 10-Year-Old Girl

Paraguay’s government has rejected the recommendation of the Inter-American Commission for Human Rights regarding a 10-year-old girl raped by her stepfather, once aga...

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