Senior Indian journalist Nilova Roy Chaudhury regrets her country’s treatment of her Afghan counterpart who was denied a visa to receive an award, and had to flee for her life after the Taliban discovered her work.
Award-winning artist Shilo Shiv Suleman on her new exhibition ‘Art of Liberation’ that features women artists from across South Asia “working against censorship, surveillance and silencing”
Inspiring grassroots workers and influential figures came together at the Kamla Bhasin Awards 2024 in New Delhi to renew efforts towards gender justice in South Asia. The awards honour individuals tackling patriarchy, continuing Kamla Bhasin’s legacy of advocating for human rights, equality and dignity for all.
Tina Vachani has dedicated 20 years to fostering arts education and cultural exchange among Indian youth and SAARC nations. Her personal journey underscores the long-term impact of Partition, driving her commitment to peace through education and collaboration.
Headed on a solo sojourn this summer? South Asia has a handful of gems that you can check out – destinations where you can revel in the bounty of nature and the rich cultural and spiritual heritage of this ancient region.
A carelessly driven school bus killed Dr Mridul Bhasin’s teenage daughter in Jaipur in 1999. She is now one of South Asia’s most vocal advocates creating awareness about emergency-care infrastructure and road user behaviours.
The UN International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People being observed around the world today, 29 November, was first held in 1978. Forty-five years on, it is time to reiterate the ‘Positive Peace’ framework.
eShe and Southasia Peace Action Network invite you to a live virtual event on 6 May 2023 titled ‘Directing Change: Gender Representation in South Asian Films and Television’, featuring eminent directors, producers and journalists.
Edited by human-rights lawyer Farah Ahamed, the new anthology ‘Period Matters’ is an in-depth look at how menstruation is perceived and experienced in South Asia.
CaterpillHERs, an online career accelerator by Karachi-based Hira Saeed and Faiza Yousuf, aims to equip women entrepreneurs in Pakistan with internet skills and a powerful network.
Actor, entrepreneur and author Saloni Chopra believes financial empowerment of women is the primary way to defeat patriarchal mindsets in South Asia.
For South Asians, tradition is everything, but traditions and customs can also be cruel, misogynistic, divisive and inhumane. It’s time for new ones, say these scholars and activists.
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.
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.
A new report reveals how laws on rape in six South Asian countries are insufficient, inconsistent, and poorly enforced, putting women and girls at heightened risk of sexual violence.
Acclaimed author Bina Shah shares her views on South Asian women’s issues, and what unites the women of India and Pakistan.
For 56 days, four Indian women rode their motorbikes through six countries, covering inhospitable terrain and diverse regions. What inspired this daring adventure trail?
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