eShe invites you to South Asia Union Summit Led by Women
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“Women cannot be forced to toe the line of tradition” – Mandy Sanghera
Human-rights campaigner Mandy Sanghera believes tradition is used to oppress women in South Asia, and women in positions of power should lead the call for change.
“She lives through the generations she ignited!” Tributes for Kamla Bhasin from around the world
Friends and fellow activists from around the world share their heartfelt tributes to Kamla Bhasin, an icon of peace, feminism and social justice in South Asia.
A Lebanese-Canadian’s search for ‘home’ through poetry, forgiveness and self-love
Poet-activist Najwa Zebian’s debut book draws life lessons from her experiences as a Muslim immigrant seeking the essence of ‘home’ all through her growing years.
“Education is the ticket towards self-reliance and financial independence for women in South Asia”
Young changemaker Faiza Yousuf talks about her initiatives WomenInTechPK, the biggest community for women technologists in Pakistan, and CodeGirls, a coding boot-camp.
“The criminal justice system in South Asia is not neutral or objective but is discriminatory and violent”
Sri Lankan lawyer-activist Ambika Satkunanathan believes South Asian countries need to introspect on how our societies and justice systems are perpetuating crime instead of curbing it.
“While we have these restrictive national borders, who really benefits from them?”
One of the most vocal advocates for India-Pakistan peace, Beena Sarwar shares her thoughts on bridging divisions and her vision for a visa-free South Asia.
“I think women are women’s best supporters”: Dolly Thakore
Actor and casting director Dolly Thakore on the “conditioning of silence over generations” of women, and her new tell-all memoir.
Sarita Kumari Sodha on her Rajput heritage, Indo-Pak history, and being an ambassador of peace
Philanthropist and peacebuilder Sarita Kumari Sodha’s work and identity are an emblem of India and Pakistan’s cultural bonds and shared history.
“Indian women are individually strong but socially vulnerable”: Namita Gokhale
Renowned author and festival director Namita Gokhale was recently awarded the Yamin Hazarika Woman of Substance Award 2021.
eShe TV: Sukhinder Singh Cassidy on taking risks and choosing possibility, even if it’s just 1% at a time
Tech entrepreneur Sukhinder Singh Cassidy talks to eShe TV about her experiences in Silicon Valley, risk-taking from a gender perspective, and her new book ‘Choose Possibility’.
Her ‘Building Bridges Movement’ is out to enable change-leaders in creating sustainable impact
Dutchwoman Nienke van Bezooijen is out to identify and sponsor five projects to build peace and sustainable impact through her Building Bridges Movement.
‘Food is an integral part of our culture, and to let that go away uncelebrated is a tragedy’: Sudha Menon
Author, model and motivational speaker Sudha Menon interviewed several famous personalities on their favourite food memories and recipes for her new book.
“Women in AI today is a bit like women in engineering in the early ’90s”: Spriha Biswas
AI expert Spriha Biswas on gender bias in algorithms, creating an inclusive space for women in tech startups, and her first encounter with coding.
A journey into Arunachal Pradesh through women’s poetry, fiction, essays and art
The new book ‘The Inheritance of Words: Writings from Arunachal Pradesh’ brings together diverse writings of women from this northeastern Indian state.
Indian government has failed to protect Dalit women from caste-based sexual violence, says NCWL
The National Council of Women Leaders has released a series of recommendations for India’s government on tackling gender-based violence targeting Dalit women and girls.
A ‘dating detox’ and a woman’s quest to awaken the divine feminine energy within her
Natasha Scripture’s intriguing memoir ‘Man Fast’ takes us through her romantic trysts and spiritual quest as she travels the globe for work and self-discovery.
New fellowship offers high-school girls the chance to learn from India’s top business leaders
Author-entrepreneur Varsha Adusumilli has tied up with eminent personalities from India’s corporate and creative sectors for the Wonder Girls Student Leaders Fellowship.
This foundation aims to create work opportunities for women in India’s hills
On a mission to empower Indian women in the Himalayas with work and job opportunities, Giri Foundation announced the launch of its India chapter this week.
Thought-Provoking Stories That Make You Question the Ideologies Imposed on You
‘Big Mistake’, a new anthology of essays by writers, influencers and pathbreakers, reminds us of all those difficult journeys we navigate at some point while growing up.
