Why aren’t children treated with respect in India, asks Delhi teen
Children in India are treated as second-class citizens. It’s time they got their due, says 13-year-old Navodita Goel.
Tag: human rights
Why We’re Reading Amita Kanekar and Elif Shafak This Month
Two gripping novels by two commanding literary voices have us hooked.
Meet The Woman Who Coined the Slogan: ‘Women’s Rights Are Human Rights’
Decades ago, Mala Pal coined the UN slogan ‘women’s rights are human rights’ but that was only one of her contributions to the feminist cause.
A little girl with prosthetics and a very special adoption
Adopting a special-needs child can come with its own complexities, but there is nothing nobler than opening your heart to someone who needs you.
“A Woman Seeking Justice Is Considered Greedy” – A Lawyer Decodes the Gender Bias in the Indian Justice System
Why are women hesitant in approaching the court for their rights in India, and why are wives seen as greedy for demanding their due? Lawyer Liyi Noshi spells it out.
My Marriage Fell Apart Because of This One Missing Ingredient
The one thing that undermined and unravelled my marriage was not domestic violence, or another woman. It was something simpler – yet more important.
Need the Sisterhood’s Support? These Women’s Collectives Will Stand Up For You
These four collectives are working to ensure women’s empowerment and social participation through law and research. Reach out if you need help.
Revealing her true gender identity had an unexpected result For Maahi
She was born a boy. Accepting and revealing her true gender identity had both personal and professional repercussions for this 23-year-old from Delhi.
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