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Halle Berry: It's My Job To Talk About Domestic Violence

The X-Men star has been a victim of domestic abuse in a previous relationship with an unnamed boyfriend and has also witnessed the violence her mother was subject...

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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

How Street Plays & Theatre Are Raising The Curtain On Violence Against Women In UP

Domestic violence, sexual harassment and dowry cases are not really news in the rural areas of Uttar Pradesh. But a few compassionate activists and organizations are taking...

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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

Indian Women Facing Inequality At All Stages Of Life Cycle: UN Study

A study of the United Nations released on 20 October 2015 observed that Indian women are facing inequality at all stages of life cycle-from birth to old age-and in all plac...

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Gender

Child Marriage: A Devastating Effect Of The Refugee Crisis

The global refugee crisis triggered by the Syrian war and other conflicts poses a major challenge for governments around the world. Behind the scenes, though, it is exacerb...

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Gender

‘It’s Horrific’: Melinda Gates On Rapes In India

MEXICO: One of the world’s most powerful women – Melinda Gates has for the first time spoken out against the recent spate of rapes and sexual attacks on women i...

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Retroscope

The Portrayal Of Violence Against Women In Indian Cinema

It has become something of a cliché to claim that the 1950s was the golden age of Indian cinema, and that during the 1950s, we had more women-centric films than at o...

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Gender

Gender Equality Starts With Champions Of Change

Developing champions of change in factories could have a great impact on reducing gender inequality in India. Even though India is home to many powerful and influential wom...

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Hollywood

Girls Inc. At The Ywca To Partner With Reese Witherspoon

The YWCA of Nashville & Middle Tennessee is thrilled to announce it is partnering with Reese Witherspoon’s new retail brand — Draper James — to bring ...

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