Harambee: menstrual blood and the politics of solidarity
Artistic expression, language and shared rituals around menstruation have the potential to foster ‘harambee’, the Kenyan concept of solidarity, writes human-rights lawyer Farah Ahamed.
Tag: women’s rights
Women Deliver launches ‘Melbourne Declaration’ urging global reset for gender equality
Launched at the Women Deliver 2026 conference yesterday, the Melbourne Declaration calls for stronger accountability from states and a shift of power towards feminist movements and grassroots organisations.
Labour, fatigue and the unequal privilege to rest in ordinary Indian households
The character of Asifa from Banu Mushtaq’s award-winning book ‘Heart Lamp’ is a stunning if tragic portrayal of how continuous labour is the norm and rest is a privilege denied to most women, writes Dr Sapphire Mahmood Ahmed.
Female genital mutilation still prevalent in 94 countries including India, finds study
A new report by Equality Now has found that over 230 million people in 94 countries have undergone female genital mutilation. This cruel practice is a violation of human rights and a result of gender inequality, with lifelong health repercussions for survivors.
South Asian gender-justice warriors honoured at third Kamla Bhasin Awards
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.
“Patriarchy and politics have denied Muslim women justice both within religion and as citizens”: Zakia Soman
Zakia Soman has been fighting for Muslim women’s rights for decades. Now, her son Arastu Zakia’s short film ‘Riha’ (Unlocked) based on her life and experience of domestic abuse, is being screened at Tasveer Film Festival 2024.
What an internship at AGHS Lahore taught me about law and feminism in Pakistan
Lahore student Noor e Emaan got a dream opportunity to intern at Asma Jahangir’s famed AGHS Legal Aid Cell, which fortified the feminist movement in Pakistan. This is what she learnt.
“We are becoming extinct!” Afghan women’s rights activists raise global appeal for help
The Taliban’s 2021 resurgence has intensified concerns about gender apartheid in Afghanistan. Speaking at a recent online discussion, journalists and activists from Kabul and the diaspora appealed to the international community to take action.
eShe TV: What freedom means to Indian women | Independence Day Special
As India celebrates 76 years of Independence, eShe TV speaks to three women, who run their own platforms to support other women, on what freedom means to India’s female citizens.
I was afraid of going to the Aurat March. This year, my teen daughters went with me
Lahore teacher Sara Arshad had never attended the Aurat March, fearing the intense backlash that the feminist protest receives every year. But this Women’s Day, she participated with her teens in tow.
Babasaheb and Savita Ambedkar: A portrait of an uncommon marriage
Dr Savita Ambedkar’s autobiography ‘Babasaheb’ is written as an ode to the Father of the Indian Constitution. But his wife the writer manages to hold her own space – in their marriage, their public life, and in the intimate events that dot this book.
by eShe
May 3, 2022
“A woman’s purpose is not to serve men and community – a woman’s purpose is what she defines it to be”: Samra Zafar
In this podcast, Pakistani-Canadian motivational speaker and bestselling author Samra Zafar shares her experience of walking out of an abusive marriage with two kids, educating herself and following her purpose.
Her film on Delhi’s 2012 rape case shook the world. She’s now working to undo gender violence at the roots
The award-winning filmmaker of ‘India’s Daughter’, Leslee Udwin is laying the roots for gender equality and empathy through a school curriculum for little children in 19 countries.
“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.
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