Acid attacks: a cruel war against women in India
WHY do acid attacks happen? What is the motivation for criminals to disfigure a person’s face? How can such a…
Urja Trust: an NGO in Mumbai protecting victims of sexual abuse
THE reality of sexual abuse is a harrowing tale that often goes unnoticed. Urja Trust is an NGO in Mumbai…
5 NGOs fighting violence against women
LOOKING back on the details of the attack on Nirbhaya, who died on December 29th eleven years ago, one of…
The role of an NGO for women in addressing challenges
AN NGO for women can make great positive changes with regard to issues that women in India face. India is…
International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women
INTERNATIONAL Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women is UN observance day to bring forth the issue of violence…
Acid Survivors Saahas Foundation: an NGO for women, empowering survivors
IN a society plagued by the heinous crime of acid attacks, Acid Survivors Saahas Foundation is an NGO for women…
Aarti for Girls: empowering change in the shadows of injustice
IN the heart of the southern Indian state of Andhra Pradesh, the NGO Aarti for Girls fights against discriminatory practices…
How NGOs are promoting women’s rights in India
India, the world’s largest democracy, has made significant strides in various fields, yet the fight for women’s rights remains an…
10 NGOs helping victims of violence against women fight back
ACCORDING to the United Nations, one in three women and girls experience physical or sexual violence in their lifetime –…
Top 5 NGOs helping victims of domestic violence
GENDER discrimination and domestic violence against women are common in India. The National Health Family Survey (NHFS-4) report revealed that…