Working together is the key to solving the water crisis
Working together is the key to solving the water crisis
Green filmmaker Rita Banerji finds solace in wildlife and environment
Green filmmaker Rita Banerji finds solace in wildlife and environment
Doctoring Evil: The making and hunting of witches in Assam
In 2016, India celebrated the Olympic medals brought home by PV Sindhu and Sakshi Malik. But women who make unconventional choices like becoming sportspersons do not always get rewarded.News Link:Doctoring Evil: The making and hunting of witches in Assam
Widow killed at Hattigarh TE, trafficker held
The northern parts of Udalguri district of Assam bordering Bhutan have been badly hit by social menaces like witch-hunting, child marriage, illegal trafficking of woman and girls etc.News Link:Widow killed at Hattigarh TE, trafficker held
Workplace Dignity
In India, it is a paradox when we say that we worship women as Goddesses, but lash out abuses at home, public spaces and work places. Sexual harassment of women at workplace is an extension of the every day discrimination which women face at home.News Link: Workplace Dignity
Government intervention needed in fight against gender violence
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Memorandum on Violence Against Women to Assam’s CM
Women’s groups and activists apprise Sr Sarbanda Sonowal, Chief Minister of Assam, on emerging concerns related to safety of women in private space and public places. A memorandum with a set of recommendations on issues such as domestic violence, witch hunting, unsafe public spaces, sexual harassment of women at work place, etc. were submitted to…
A bigger role in decision making
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Study finds deprivation of city hill dwellers, suggests basic amenities
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Green Hub team with Prince William and Kate at Kaziranga, Assam
13 April, 2016 More…