Tag: equal rights for women
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Shraddhanand Mahilashram: empowering women and children
SHRADDHANAND Mahilashram, amidst the cacophony of urban life, is a haven of hope and empowerment for vulnerable women and children. Shraddhanand Mahilashram, an initiative spearheaded by the Hindu Women’s Welfare Society, has been making significant strides in fostering a brighter future for those in need. Established in Matunga, Mumbai, this NGO has tirelessly worked to…
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5 women’s rights that Sarojini Naidu fought for
EVERY year on February 13, India celebrates freedom fighter Sarojini Naidu’s birth anniversary as National Women’s Day. A close associate of Mahatma Gandhi in the fight for independence from the British, he also nicknamed her the ‘Nightingale of India,’ for her well-known talent as a prolific poet. But it is for her contribution to women’s…