National Seminar on “Gender Issues in Contemporary India”, 3rd March 2018
7 years, 1 month ago

National Seminar on “Gender Issues in Contemporary India”, 3rd March 2018

Live Law  

ILS Law College, Pune is organising a one-day national seminar on “Gender Issues in Contemporary India”. The seminar will focus on various gender issues existing in our society and the past and current understanding of gender roles. The objective of the seminar is to understand gender issues, analyse the existing laws and prepare legal professionals to contribute to the future. 550/- Registration and Mode of Payment: Online, Log onto- https://ilslaw.edu/ Click on the event “One day National Seminar on Gender Issues in Contemporary India” in the Events Section.

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[Advt.] GNLU Centre For Women And Child Rights:14-Day Online Certificate Course On 'Reproductive Justice In India' [10th - 27th March]
2 weeks, 6 days ago

[Advt.] GNLU Centre For Women And Child Rights:14-Day Online Certificate Course On 'Reproductive Justice In India' [10th - 27th March]

Live Law  

The GNLU Centre for Women and Child Rights was established in September 2020 to develop, promote and support advanced, interdisciplinary studies and research pertaining to women and child welfare, which lie at the intersection of law and policy. The Centre has collaborated with leading organizations such as the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights, the National Commission for Women, …

NLIU Blog Of Law And Gender Justice [Submissions On A Rolling Basis]
4 months ago

NLIU Blog Of Law And Gender Justice [Submissions On A Rolling Basis]

Live Law  

The Gender Justice Cell at the National Law Institute University was established in 2004 with an aim to promote gender equality and to sensitise and create awareness on gender related issues. The NLIU Blog of Law & Gender Justice is an academic initiative of the Gender Justice Cell at NLIU Bhopal, dedicated to providing a dynamic platform for exploring the …

Call For Blogs: NLIU Blog Of Law & Gender Justice [Rolling Submissions]
4 months ago

Call For Blogs: NLIU Blog Of Law & Gender Justice [Rolling Submissions]

Live Law  

The Gender Justice Cell at the National Law Institute University was established in 2004 with an aim to promote gender equality and to sensitise and create awareness on gender related issues. The Cell is inviting submissions for blogs to NLIU Blog of Law and Gender Justice on a rolling basis. The NLIU Blog of Law & Gender Justice is an …

Gender equality forums unite to celebrate men
4 months ago

Gender equality forums unite to celebrate men

New Indian Express  

KOCHI: Not just women, but men too face social, mental and legal issues, like being named in fake dowry harassment cases or mental health challenges. Championing their cause, at least four main gender equality forums have joined hands for the first time to “celebrate the lives of men and boys; and to highlight the various challenges”, ahead of International Men’s …

India's Gender Imbalance: A Call for Action
4 months, 3 weeks ago

India's Gender Imbalance: A Call for Action

Hindustan Times  

The article provides an overview of the current status of gender equality in India, highlighting both positive and negative developments. It emphasizes the need for addressing deep-rooted cultural norms and systemic barriers to achieve full gender equality. The article outlines various measures that could contribute to achieving this goal, including improving education, reducing child marriage, and empowering women and girls …

Celebrating 100 Years Of Women In Law In India: Film Launch & Panel Discussion [25th October]
5 months ago

Celebrating 100 Years Of Women In Law In India: Film Launch & Panel Discussion [25th October]

Live Law  

2023 marked the centenary of the Legal Practitioner's Act of 1923, which first granted women the right to practise law in India. To commemorate & discuss the past, present & future of womaning in the Indian legal profession from an intersectional praxis, The Society for Democratic Rights, University of Cambridge is organising a Film Launch & Panel Discussion on. To …

1st National Conference On 'Women At The Forefront: India's Journey Towards Equality' [15th- 16th June]
10 months, 2 weeks ago

1st National Conference On 'Women At The Forefront: India's Journey Towards Equality' [15th- 16th June]

Live Law  

India's rich cultural diversity is a testament to the dynamism and potential of its people, particularly its women, who are increasingly taking centre stage across various sectors. THEME: “WOMEN AT THE FOREFRONT: INDIA'S JOURNEY TOWARDS EQUALITY” SUB-THEMES : • Legal Milestones and the Path Ahead for Gender Equality in India • Assessing the Impact of Women-centric Policies and Yojanas • …

Indian men’s rights group burns underwear to protest ‘laws that favour women’
11 months ago

Indian men’s rights group burns underwear to protest ‘laws that favour women’

The Independent  

Sign up for the Independent Women email for the latest news, opinion and features Get the Independent Women email for free Get the Independent Women email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The lack of gender neutral laws implies that “only women can be victims and men only …

For an equal future, G20’s gender vision
1 year, 6 months ago

For an equal future, G20’s gender vision

Hindustan Times  

The G20 New Delhi Leaders’ Declaration 2023 can only be described using two adjectives – inclusive and visionary. Right from the outset, the Declaration makes its commitment crystal clear: G20 nations are dedicated to closing gender gaps and promoting “the full, equal, effective, and meaningful participation of women” in the economy as decision-makers. The New Delhi Declaration dedicates a distinct …

MNLU Mumbai’s Centre For Women, Child Rights, And Gender Justice Invites Submissions For Its Blog
1 year, 8 months ago

MNLU Mumbai’s Centre For Women, Child Rights, And Gender Justice Invites Submissions For Its Blog

Live Law  

About the Centre The Centre for Women, Child Rights and Gender Justice is an initiative of Maharashtra National Law University, Mumbai. The Centre will collaborate with National and International organizations to redress the concern and grievances of women and develop collaborative programs and projects for the cause of women law, gender justice and child rights. About the blog: The blog …

Why Gender Sensitisation In Educational Institutes Can Curb Gender-Related Crimes. Experts Weigh In
2 years, 1 month ago

Why Gender Sensitisation In Educational Institutes Can Curb Gender-Related Crimes. Experts Weigh In

ABP News  

India has an array of laws, policies and programmes that seek to address gender-related crimes. Reasons Behind Gender-Related Crimes Among Youth The increasing incidents of crimes against women can be attributed to various factors, including the prevalence of "patriarchal and sexist beliefs among men", as well as their hostile attitudes towards women, according to experts. I believe that we should …

Four women 'rape' a man in Jalandhar: Gender-neutral laws are crying need of hour
2 years, 3 months ago

Four women 'rape' a man in Jalandhar: Gender-neutral laws are crying need of hour

Firstpost  

While India’s rape laws have undergone changes over the past few decades – they still continue to regressively espouse patriarchal structures. The need is for gender-neutral rape laws that stand for equality and dignity of men, transgender and homosexual persons to be protected, alongside women Minutes after I got off a show on a leading English news channel about intimate …

MNLU Nagpur: Two Days National Seminar On "Gender Justice- Breaking Stereotypes, Discriminations And Prejudices" [15th -16th Oct, 2022]
2 years, 6 months ago

MNLU Nagpur: Two Days National Seminar On "Gender Justice- Breaking Stereotypes, Discriminations And Prejudices" [15th -16th Oct, 2022]

Live Law  

To achieve an overall development, the marginalized genders must engage socially, economically and politically on a larger level and that i s the most effective manner through which they can carve an equal space for themselves on the stage. In this backdrop, the Maharashtra National Law University, Nagpur, is organizing a Two Days National Seminar on ' Gender Justice- Breaking …

Classes with News18: Sex Versus Gender, What's the Difference?
2 years, 11 months ago

Classes with News18: Sex Versus Gender, What's the Difference?

News 18  

​ For the last two years, the world has been restricted to homes. The missing education So here at ‘Classes with News18’, we will learn about gender identity. Transgender: Many of you have might have come across the term transgender, so understand it in this way, it is an umbrella term for people whose gender identity is different from the …

International Women’s Day: PM Modi to address seminar of women ascetics via video conference; 500 saints to attend
3 years ago

International Women’s Day: PM Modi to address seminar of women ascetics via video conference; 500 saints to attend

Firstpost  

The seminar is being organised to recognise the role played by women ascetics in society and their contribution towards women empowerment New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address a seminar of women ascetics at Dhordo in Gujarat’s Kutch on the occasion of International Women’s Day on Tuesday. Modi will address the women saints through video conferencing, the Prime Minister’s …

Gender equality: Why we must involve men
3 years, 5 months ago

Gender equality: Why we must involve men

Hindustan Times  

The National Commission for Women recorded 19,953 complaints of abuse from women from January to August 2021, as opposed to 13,618 for the same period last year. Some of these are under the umbrella of Forum to Engage Men, and include Men’s Action for Stopping Violence against Women, Bapanchi Shala, Men’s Action for Equity, and FEM-Jharkhand. Ravi Verma, director of …

'Men's Lives Matter': Law Students Move Supreme Court Seeking 'Gender Neutral' Provisions On Sexual Offences
3 years, 7 months ago

'Men's Lives Matter': Law Students Move Supreme Court Seeking 'Gender Neutral' Provisions On Sexual Offences

Live Law  

Two law students have moved the Supreme Court seeking directions for reconsideration and amendment of provisions under the Indian Penal Code relating to sexual offences against women, to make them 'gender neutral'. Saying that "Men's Lives Matter", the petitioners have sought directions to reconsider the laws for offences against women under IPC including Sexual Harassment Rape criminal intimidation Insulting the …

Gender Sensitisation & Internal Complaints Committee Of Supreme Court To Organize Virtual Symposium On International Women's Day
4 years ago

Gender Sensitisation & Internal Complaints Committee Of Supreme Court To Organize Virtual Symposium On International Women's Day

Live Law  

The Gender Sensitisation & Internal Complaints Committee of the Supreme Court of India is organizing a Symposium on 17th March, to observe International Women's Day. Date: March 17, 2021 Time: 5:30 PM Meeting Link: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=nlBQiZJPgEo&feature=youtu.be The Chief Guest at the occasion is Dr. Phumzile Mlambo Ngcuka, Under Secretary-General of the United Nations and Executive Director of UN Women. Programme Schedule: …

Is rethinking masculinity the key to gender equality in India?
4 years ago

Is rethinking masculinity the key to gender equality in India?

Al Jazeera  

On Monday, March 8 at 19:30GMT: A new Indian series, What’s a Man? Host Deepa Narayan says behavioural change among men is key to achieving a gender-equal world, but believes they are rarely engaged in strategic and compassionate conversations that help reshape the world around them. Narayan says that by focusing on gender traits in the binary, men are forced …

Call For Papers: Training Programme Cum Seminar On Human Rights In India At Amity Law School, Noida
5 years, 4 months ago

Call For Papers: Training Programme Cum Seminar On Human Rights In India At Amity Law School, Noida

Live Law  

Amity Law School, Noida is organizing a Training Programme cum National Seminar on Human Rights in India: An Insight to the Challenges Related to Women to be held on 10th January 2020. Sub-Themes Triple Talaq and the Constitution of India Acid Attack – Recourse from acerbic life to normal one Sex Selection and Abortion Reproductive Rights of Women in India …

Queering The Law: Vidhi's Report on How Gendered Laws Affect LGBTQ Community [Read Report]
5 years, 7 months ago

Queering The Law: Vidhi's Report on How Gendered Laws Affect LGBTQ Community [Read Report]

Live Law  

Vidhi Centre for Legal Policy has released its report on the Gender Impact Assessment of the laws in India. Titled 'Queering The Law', the report highlights as to how our laws are plagued by the flawed and restrictive understanding of sexual and gender complexities that exist in our society. The report also terms medical establishments as a major site of …

Call For Papers: MNLU's Seminar On Women In 21st Century Issues And Challenges
6 years ago

Call For Papers: MNLU's Seminar On Women In 21st Century Issues And Challenges

Live Law  

Maharashtra National Law University, Aurangabad is organising National Seminar on Women in 21st Century Issues and Challenges to be held on 6th April 2019. Faculty Members, Research Scholars, Corporate Professionals, Women Activists, Policy Makers, Administrators, Students. Important dates Last Date for Submission of Abstract: 20 March 2019. Review, Selection and Intimation: 23 March 2019. To Access Brochure click here To …

CLIJEO and Kozhikode Corporation: National Seminar On "The Law And Problems Relating To Gender Justice In India"
6 years ago

CLIJEO and Kozhikode Corporation: National Seminar On "The Law And Problems Relating To Gender Justice In India"

Live Law  

Clinical Justice Education Organisation The Legal Aid Clinic of Government Law College Kozhikode In Association with Kudumbasree, Kozhikode Corporation Conducts two-day national seminar on "The Law and Problems relating to Gender Justice in India". Hurdles in Achieving Gender justice as a Human Right. Women Empowerment and Gender Justice Uniform Civil Code and Gender Justice Criminal Justice Administration and Gender Justice …

Call For Papers: Seminar On Gender Justice In India At GLC Kozhikode
6 years ago

Call For Papers: Seminar On Gender Justice In India At GLC Kozhikode

Live Law  

Clinical Justice Education Organisation, the Legal Aid Clinic of Government Law College Kozhikode in association with Kudumbasree, Kozhikode Corporation are conducting a two day National Seminar on the Topic: The Law and Problems Relating to Gender Justice in India at GLC, Kozhikode on 20th and 21st of March 2019. Themes Proposed sub-themes of the seminar are as mentioned below and …

Call For Papers: Seminar On Contemporary Women Right Issues By SLS Hyderabad
6 years, 2 months ago

Call For Papers: Seminar On Contemporary Women Right Issues By SLS Hyderabad

Live Law  

Centre for Human Rights of Symbiosis Law School, Hyderabad is organizing a two-day national seminar on "Exploring the Contemporary Women Right Issues and Challenges" Sub- Themes: • Women and Indian Constitution • Women and Cyberspace • Women and Media • Women and Personal laws • Women under the Patriarchal Society • Women and Reproductive Rights • Women and Criminal Justice …

Call For Papers: Symposium On Women In The 21st Century India By Amity Law School, Noida [March 6-7]
6 years, 3 months ago

Call For Papers: Symposium On Women In The 21st Century India By Amity Law School, Noida [March 6-7]

Live Law  

Amity Law School, Noida is organising a symposium on “Dialectic Reflections on the Position of Women in the Twenty-First Century India: A step towards Right to Equality”, on 6th March and 7th March 2019. Who can apply? Theme: The theme of the symposium is “Dialectic Reflections on the Position of Women in the Twenty-First Century India: A step towards Right …

It's taken a year, but thanks to the bravery of a handful of women, India has finally moved into the Me Too era
6 years, 4 months ago

It's taken a year, but thanks to the bravery of a handful of women, India has finally moved into the Me Too era

The Independent  

The best of Voices delivered to your inbox every week - from controversial columns to expert analysis Sign up for our free weekly Voices newsletter for expert opinion and columns Sign up to our free weekly Voices newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. It wasn’t that Indian women were …

ILNU Conducts Lecture On Gender Sensitive Campus
6 years, 6 months ago

ILNU Conducts Lecture On Gender Sensitive Campus

Live Law  

The Women Development Cell, Nirma University, recently organised the first lecture under the Distinguished Lecture Series, on ‘Towards a Gender Sensitive Campus’. The Distinguished Lecture Series, being conducted under the aegis of the Women Development Cell, aims to create an environment of learning from the rich experience of expert resource persons in the field of gender issues and women development. …

ILNU Conducts Lecture On Gender Sensitive Campus
6 years, 6 months ago

ILNU Conducts Lecture On Gender Sensitive Campus

Live Law  

The Women Development Cell, Nirma University, recently organised the first lecture under the Distinguished Lecture Series, on ‘Towards a Gender Sensitive Campus’. The Distinguished Lecture Series, being conducted under the aegis of the Women Development Cell, aims to create an environment of learning from the rich experience of expert resource persons in the field of gender issues and women development. …

Vidhi& Oxford’s Panel Discussion On Women In The Legal Profession [4th Oct; New Delhi]
6 years, 6 months ago

Vidhi& Oxford’s Panel Discussion On Women In The Legal Profession [4th Oct; New Delhi]

Live Law  

Vidhi Centre for Legal Policy and the University of Oxford are organizing a panel discussion on ‘Women in the Legal Profession’. The objective of the event is to identify the underlying causes that prevent women from being represented in both the higher and lower judiciary and start conversations about the need for gender diversity amongst judges and lawyers.Date: 4th October …

Vidhi& Oxford’s Panel Discussion On Women In The Legal Profession [4th Oct; New Delhi]
6 years, 6 months ago

Vidhi& Oxford’s Panel Discussion On Women In The Legal Profession [4th Oct; New Delhi]

Live Law  

Vidhi Centre for Legal Policy and the University of Oxford are organizing a panel discussion on ‘Women in the Legal Profession’. The objective of the event is to identify the underlying causes that prevent women from being represented in both the higher and lower judiciary and start conversations about the need for gender diversity amongst judges and lawyers.Date: 4th October …

CNLU: National Seminar on Feminine Jurisprudence and Gender Bias Laws in India
6 years, 7 months ago

CNLU: National Seminar on Feminine Jurisprudence and Gender Bias Laws in India

Live Law  

Chanakya National Law University is organizing a National Seminar on Feminine Jurisprudence and Gender Bias Laws in India will be a platform for all students and intellectuals from all over the country to come together and develop a better understanding of laws relating to Gender Justice, in India. Date: 29th September, 2018 Venue: Chanakya National Law University, Patna Theme: Feminine …

Adamas University: One Day Seminar on "Women & Law in contemporary India" on 16th March, 2018
7 years ago

Adamas University: One Day Seminar on "Women & Law in contemporary India" on 16th March, 2018

Live Law  

Adamas University to be a highly respected Global University by imparting socially relevant education and creating new knowledge through research and innovation for the benefit of industry and society as a whole and to create complete individuals, capable of being world citizens, through the development of the body, mind and soul by imparting total education. About the Seminar: The seminar …

NLUJ’s Nat’l Seminar-Cum-Documentary Making Competition On Women’s Rights, Patriarchy And Legal Issues
7 years, 4 months ago

NLUJ’s Nat’l Seminar-Cum-Documentary Making Competition On Women’s Rights, Patriarchy And Legal Issues

Live Law  

The Centre for Gender Studies at National Law University, Jodhpur will hold NLU Jodhpur National Seminar-cum-Documentary Making Competition, 2018, from 27th to 28th January 2018. Theme: Revisiting the Nexus of Women’s Rights, Patriarchy and Legal Issues Seminar Students may participate in the seminar either by presenting their paper on the theme or simply as attendees. Documentary Making Competition Students may …

International Seminar on Women and Law at Indian Law Institute, New Delhi
7 years, 5 months ago

International Seminar on Women and Law at Indian Law Institute, New Delhi

Live Law  

International Seminar on Women and Law is organised by International Journal of Legal Research and Governance in Collaboration with International Council of Jurists, London. Date: 13th January, 2018 Venue: Indian Law Institute, Bhagwan Dass Road, New Delhi Aim: This conference will serve as a platform from intellectually all over the country to discuss the policy matters concerning women rights and …

Gender, Language And The Law
7 years, 6 months ago

Gender, Language And The Law

Live Law  

Is there equality of sexes in India? In Washington DC, the Substitute Senate Bill 5077, 2013, has made great strides in ensuring the use of gender neutral language in laws, with changes to more than 3500 section of the state code. The Ohio Supreme Court mandated the use of gender neutral language in family court cases and California enacted a …

Call for Participants-International Conference on “Human Rights and Gender Justice”
7 years, 8 months ago

Call for Participants-International Conference on “Human Rights and Gender Justice”

Live Law  

Supreme Court of India, Bhagwan Das Road, New Delhi, Delhi- 110001. Date: 6th August, 2017 Organizers: Knowledge Steez Youth for Human Rights India Who Can Apply: Law Students, Academicians, Lawyers and those associated with NGOs are eligible to apply. Submission Guidelines: Word Limit for the Session Proposal: 400-500 words. Kindly mention the title of the session proposal along with details …

Gender is not so much of an issue in politics anymore: K Kavitha
8 years ago

Gender is not so much of an issue in politics anymore: K Kavitha

India Today  

As women all over the world are taking on bigger roles in different spheres, the field of politics doesn't remain far behind. When MPs Supriya Sule, Meenakshi Lekhi, Sushmita Dev, K Kavitha and MLA Praniti Shinde got on the panel with Rajdeep Sardesai at the 2017 edition of the India Today Woman Summit to talk about Battling Bias, it was …

GLC, Thiruvananthpuram’s National Seminar on “Personal laws and Gender Justice”
8 years, 2 months ago

GLC, Thiruvananthpuram’s National Seminar on “Personal laws and Gender Justice”

Live Law  

Laws of Marriage and Divorce: Gender Issues and Response Personal laws and maintenance claims Gender discrimination in Guardianship Property Rights of Indian Women: Problems and Challenges Matrimonial Property- Need of a comprehensive legislation Religious Freedom vis a vis UCC UCC and Gender Justice The last date for submission of abstract: 10th January, 2017 Confirmation: 13th January, 2017 Submission of full …

‘Dismantling Patriarchy Challenges Ahead’ [Text of Justice Sunanda Bhandare Memorial Lecture by VP Hamid Ansari]
8 years, 3 months ago

‘Dismantling Patriarchy Challenges Ahead’ [Text of Justice Sunanda Bhandare Memorial Lecture by VP Hamid Ansari]

Live Law  

The Vice President of India, Shri M. Hamid Ansari has delivered the 22nd Justice Sunanda Bhandare Memorial Lecture ‘Dismantling Patriarchy Challenges Ahead’, on 30th November 2016. Another study on the subject by Sylvia Walby defines patriarchy as ‘a system of social structures and practices in which men dominate, oppress and exploit women’. This asserts that a rapidly changing scenario ‘gives …

Women & Laws In India
8 years, 3 months ago

Women & Laws In India

Live Law  

IntroductionIn every era in the history of social development, the question of women and the question of gender justice remained on board. Introduction In every era in the history of social development, the question of women and the question of gender justice remained on board. The legal sphere commands equality, yet the social sphere, where most Indian women live, has …

Two-day National Seminar on Protection of Women’s Rights: Issues and Challenges
8 years, 6 months ago

Two-day National Seminar on Protection of Women’s Rights: Issues and Challenges

Live Law  

About the Seminar: For ages, in the name of tradition and culture, women are subjected to violence. Hence, the aim of this seminar is to provide a platform to deliberate various conventional and contemporary issues challenging the protection of women's rights. Call for Papers: Seminar papers are invited from academicians, practitioners, researchers, scholars and students on the issues related to …

Call for Papers: International Conference on Gender Equality
9 years, 7 months ago

Call for Papers: International Conference on Gender Equality

Live Law  

The Gender Park, Department of Social Justice, Government of Kerala is organising an International Conference on Gender Equality, “Gender, Governance and Inclusion”.The conference aims to entail an informative and interactive program including plenary sessions, thematic paper presentations and panel discussions by the gender experts from around the world and poster presentations. The Gender Park, Department of Social Justice, Government of …

Missing the point
10 years ago

Missing the point

The Hindu  

Once again women in India are in the eye of the storm. The title India’s Daughter, as some argued, is reminiscent of Katherine Mayo’s Mother India ; it smacked of an Orientalist gaze and projected Indian women in poor light. In a rare show of wisdom, the Central government set up the Justice Verma Committee to review the laws relating …

Fight for gender equality as India votes
10 years, 10 months ago

Fight for gender equality as India votes

Al Jazeera  

India’s political parties have been heading high-voltage campaigns in the ongoing parliamentary elections to lure voters. Seventy civil society activists from across the country have endorsed it as a “minimum common ground” that all political parties need to agree upon to build and implement laws that will help women advance in these key areas. A veteran figure in India’s women’s …

Hyderabad shame: How the media 'framed' innocent women
11 years, 11 months ago

Hyderabad shame: How the media 'framed' innocent women

Firstpost  

For four girl students of NALSAR, attending a college farewell party at a Hyderabad pub has turned out to be a nightmarish experience thanks to the local media which was present outside. But as four girl students of National Academy of Legal Studies and Research, University of Law Hyderabad, found out, television media can very often turn against women. Says …

For the women of India, Parliament must speak
12 years ago

For the women of India, Parliament must speak

The Hindu  

A brave young woman died a brutal death in the heart of the nation’s capital. But even as the Standing Committee was considering its response, it was overtaken by events — the brutal gang-rape of the young woman on December 16, 2012, the constitution of the JVC on December 23, 2012, the quick submission of its report on January 23, …

Are women not part of our being?
12 years, 6 months ago

Are women not part of our being?

The Hindu  

In a survey conducted by Thomson Reuters’ TrustLaw Women, a hub of legal information and legal support for women’s rights, India ranks with Afghanistan, Congo and Somalia as one of the most dangerous place for women. While women in India generally face numerous disadvantages — poor health indicators, lower literacy rates, lower income levels, poor female to male ratio due …

“Violence against women is prevalent at all levels of society”
13 years, 3 months ago

“Violence against women is prevalent at all levels of society”

The Hindu  

Social Reformer Savitri Bhai Phule, Justice Navaneetham Pillay, Captain Lakshmi Sehgal, Irom Sharmila and Justice Fathima Beevi represent the struggles of emancipation of women with their exemplary qualities to fight gender inequality. At a conference held here in Gandhi Museum on Saturday, titled, ‘Towards Gender Justice,' the names of these women formed the different venues where various technical sessions on …

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