Women of all ages face discrimination, domestic violence, sexual harassment and abuse both in public and private spheres. Therefore, there is a need for innovative and creative approaches to post-traumatic growth and recovery for those who are affected by various forms of violence. Research shows that survivors of traumatic experiences of abuse can suffer long-lasting effects and…
One Billion Rising is the biggest mass action to end violence against women (cisgender, transgender, and those who hold fluid identities that are subject to gender-based violence) in human history. The campaign, which launched on Valentine’s Day 2012, began as a call to action based on the staggering statistic that 1 in 3 women on…
Tribal identity globally has always been defined by one primary natural resource- Land. It comes as no surprise then, that the majorly tribal inhabitants of North East India derive all their social, cultural, political and economic sustenance from their land. It ‘exemplifies and boasts unique and rich diversity in land governance regimes which are witnessing…
Martin Luther Christian University ‘For gender-based violence to stop, men must be made active agents of the change that concerns them.’ In the past two decades, women have been able to bring two legislations on their protection against physical violence in the home space and sexual violence at the workspace. Despite this, violent crimes against…
16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence Worldwide, the 16 Days of Activism begins on 25th November and ends symbolically on 10th December which is the Human Rights Day. The global campaign which originated in the USA in 1991 is now observed in every nook and corner of the world and thus, it sees a…
In observance of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence Ending Gender-based Violence in communities often requires end to end response. In more cases than not women do not report cases of violence and abuse due to the lack of the contingency plan post reporting. Over the years North East Network Meghalaya has frequently…
16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence The Protection of Women from Domestic Violence (PWDV) Act 2005 was enacted by the Government of India to tackle the rising incidences of violence against women in the domestic spheres in India. The Act categorises domestic violence as physical abuse, sexual, verbal and emotional abuse and economic abuse.…
Domestic violence is deeply rooted in our society and it violates life, dignity and safety of women in private spheres. Article 39A, of the Constitution of India, ensures to provide free legal aid by suitable legislation or schemes for securing justice. However, the majority of the population remain unaware of the prevailing legal system of…
The 4th World Conference on Women’s Shelter kicked off at Kaohsiung in southern Taiwan. The four-day event was attended by1400 delegates who included both government and NGO representations from 120 countries. The theme of the Conference was‘ Impact and Solidarity’ and was meant for sharing of knowledge, exchange of ideas and mutual support to bring…
Adolescence is complex and more than just a transition process. However, it has been described, in a limiting fashion, as a phase of human development or a transition between childhood and adulthood that is marked by the biological changes of puberty related to physical maturity. We have all witnessed that most parents do not discuss…