Child Marriages: A Prevalent Issue in India and Other Countries
There are many considerations to discuss when we focus on child marriage. We can look at the impact to the child, the bride or bridegroom, the effect on their lives, emotionally, physically and biologically. We can look at the consequence child marriage can have on their family, the community and …
This Ad Makes a "Bold" Claim: Women Are Not Kitchen Appliances
An all too common requirement of Indian women is the ability to cook, so that they can feed their future husbands. This ad challenges that ridiculous notion less than a minute!
Indian Supreme Court Updates: May 24th-30th
Bal Kishan Giri Found to Be in Contempt Advocate Bal Kishan Giri had challenged a judge in one of his trials for being biased against his client. The council found that the claims were not justified, and so he was to be held in contempt of court. His lawyer attempted …
Indian TV Depict Women As More Than Just Roti-Makers
Being unfamiliar with the Delhi gang rape that took away the life of an innocent young woman in 2012 would mean being ignorant of one of India’s major tragedies. The heartbreaking incident has sadly only struck a few Indians to wake up and realize that the prominent issue of rape needs to …
From Sex Worker to Human Rights Activist
This inspirational story of a transgender (male-to-female) who went from being a sex worker to a gender rights activist!
For Indian Women, Voting is About Life and Death
This video, produced during this past election, depicts the importance of women voting in India. Although, this past one saw a small women representation, hopefully, as more women get involved, these numbers will go up!
Indian Supreme Court Updates: May 17th-23rd
No Interim Relief for Asaram Bapu Self-styled godman Asaram Bapu, arrested on September 1st, 2013 for the alleged rape of a minor at his Ashram in Rajasthan, was denied interim relief as the court prepares for the next hearing on July 3rd. They have agreed to hear arguments about age, …
Court Gives Married Men Free Ticket to Rape Their Spouses
Just recently the court of Delhi has so wisely decided that forced sexual intercourse in marriage is not considered rape. What’s extremely hard to digest, is that the court of Delhi believes that just because a woman and man are married means the man can force the woman to have sex. Didn’t …
Viira Cabs: Empowering Women Through Taxis
Hear the inspirational story of a woman who decides to empower herself and other women to take a job that Indian women traditionally shy away from. Share to spread the great work Viira Cabs is doing! Viira Cabs Winning the Amodini Award // Post by Viira Cabs.
