She’s Out to Save India’s Missing Girls Using Art and a Digital Game
Fine-art photographer Leena Kejriwal has helped raise awareness about sex trafficking through her unique art and gaming technology project Save Missing Girls.
Tag: women’s rights
The NYT Investigation That Led to Harvey Weinstein’s Fall and Sparked #MeToo
Award-winning journalists Jodi Kantor and Megan Twohey reveal how they broke the Harvey Weinstein story in a hard-hitting new book.
How Samra Zafar Escaped an Abusive Marriage and Found Her Life’s Mission
Samra Zafar escaped a teen marriage and fought a suppressive culture to earn her dignity and education; now she inspires others to do the same.
The woman heading India’s Skill Saathi programme for Indian youth
Dr Archana Singh, the head of NSDC’s Skill Saathi programme, is on a mission to empower 10 million Indian youths.
“Teach Men to Behave, Teach Women They Deserve Respect” – Author Kanchana Banerjee
Novelist Kanchana Banerjee shares her vision of an ideal India.
An ‘Invisible’ Girl, a Planet, and a Fight to be ‘Seen’
Novelist Milan Vohra expresses her vision of an ideal India in a moving short story.
“Men and women are both accountable for how women are treated in society” – Rasika Dugal
With an oeuvre of meaningful, soul-stirring projects, award-winning actor Rasika Dugal’s world is one of literature, activism and soaking up experiences.
by eShe
May 29, 2019
“Religion Needs to be Separated from Law” – New Film Takes Up the Uniform Civil Code
A new short film by Oorvazi Irani brings up the question of the female identity at the intersection of religion, law and patriarchy.
by eShe
May 27, 2019
A Kitchen Fire Led This Young Professional to Launch a New Career Inspiring People
Mehak Narula used personal setbacks and challenges in her life to fuel a new direction in her journey, and to launch We The Circle to inspire Hyderabad residents.
“Systemic inequalities are keeping women oppressed” – activist V Rukmini Rao
Until society doesn’t change its mindset, no amount of laws can ensure women their rights, notes feminist activist V Rukmini Rao.
by eShe
May 16, 2019
A Soap Company, a Cooperative for Rural Women, and a Feisty Entrepreneur
Somiya Khanna’s soap brand not only offers buyers a luxurious bathing experience, it also offers income, skills, confidence and hope to a group of rural Rajasthani women.
“Indian Women Need to Give Up the Irrational Fear of Being Alone”
Priyanka Sheoran’s social venture BAYA teaches young Indian women to venture out independently, and take their own decisions when it comes to their bodies and personal freedoms.
Her Sister’s Suicide Turned Jasvinder into an Activist Against Honour-Based Abuse
Jasvinder Sanghera escaped a forced marriage and was disowned by her family. Her charity now works for victims of honour-based abuse and has helped introduce a new law in UK.
“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.
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