This past Sunday was a hub of activity at the Central Park of Delhi’s all-time favourite open-air shopping haunt—Connaught Place. By the end of the day, One Billing Rising, a global campaign to raise a voice to oppose violence against women successfully spread its message of ‘freedom, equality, and dignity for all’. The mammoth event, … Continue reading All for One (Billion Rising) Cause
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#MeToo: The Stories We Couldn’t Hear
In the midst of all the survivors pouring their hearts out and bravely sharing their stories, Lakshana Palat writes why it is okay to keep silent too. “You’ve been sexually harassed. Why didn’t you speak out during the #MeToo movement? Your silence is not helping.” I’ve heard these words quite often, lately. The #MeToo movement … Continue reading #MeToo: The Stories We Couldn’t Hear
Book Review: Louisiana Catch
A riveting read about a single lone woman trying to navigate her way through life's cruel challenges. Team IWI reviews Louisiana Catch by Sweta Srivastava Vikram. The book starts off on an emotional note with the first chapter itself and hooks the reader in. This fast-paced narration continues throughout the book taking the reader through the … Continue reading Book Review: Louisiana Catch
Sexual Abuse Survivors – The Ugly Reality
- By Anupama Dalmia, for IWI*. “Oh, poor thing has been scarred for life.” “She has become a big blot on the family’s reputation.” “That is really sad... but she should have been more careful.” “Why were you out so late in the night?” “She has lost everything along with her dignity.” “How will we … Continue reading Sexual Abuse Survivors – The Ugly Reality
Marginalisation and Objectification of Women by Kirthi Jayakumar
The issue began to roam about in my mind when a friend of mine from the US who had visited India for a bit told me that she couldn’t go about anywhere in India in shorts or a knee-length skirt, or shirts without sleeves without being ogled at and sometimes, groped. What she told me … Continue reading Marginalisation and Objectification of Women by Kirthi Jayakumar
INCREDIBLE WOMEN OF INDIA 