Tag: violence against women
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Sayodhya Home for Women in Need: an NGO for women suffering from domestic violence
IN the shadows of the silent epidemic called domestic violence, there are countless women who find themselves ensnared in a nightmare, their dreams shattered and their lives turned into a living hell. This pervasive issue often remains concealed behind closed doors, with the perpetrators being none other than those closest to the victims – their…
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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 questions asked is what makes a person commit such violence? Whether it is throwing acid on a woman’s face, abducting a woman and forcing her into prostitution or a husband beating his wife, one…
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Empowering women in India: 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 a country that, as many other countries do, have a myriad of challenges faced by its women. From sexual violence and domestic abuse to economic inequality and limited access to education, the hurdles seem overwhelming.…
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Empowering safety: a call to action during 16 Days of Activism
16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence is an annual global campaign that commences on November 25, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, and concludes on December 10, International Human Rights Day. This 16 day period serves as a poignant reminder of the pervasive issues surrounding gender-based violence and encourages collective…
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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 against women and address them. Violence against women is a pervasive and deeply entrenched issue that spans across geographical boundaries, cultures and socioeconomic backgrounds. To address this global crisis, the United Nations has designated November…
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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 that stands as a guiding light of hope and resilience. Founded in 2016 by Daulat Bi Khan, herself a survivor of an acid attack, this NGO for women has been at the forefront of empowering…
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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 – most frequently by an intimate partner. The incidences of violence against women reached a new level in India during Covid-19. For instance, the number of domestic violence complaints received by the National Commission for Women…