Women’s Rights

India

Women Safety in Delhi: Supreme Court Seeks Accountability

Women safety in Delhi faces Supreme Court scrutiny over policing, lighting, surveillance and accountability after recent sexual-assault cases.

India

LSR Protest After Aastha Kunj Park Case: Why Women’s Safety Matters

The LSR protest after the Aastha Kunj Park case raises questions about women’s safety, policing, public spaces and freedom of movement.

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Jamui Case: Moral Policing, Patriarchy and Women’s Freedom

The Jamui case has triggered a wider debate over moral policing, patriarchy, violence and who gets to control women’s freedom and choices.

India

Periyar E. V. Ramasamy: Self-Respect, Caste and Dravidian Politics

Periyar transformed debates on caste, self-respect, women’s freedom and Dravidian politics. Explore E. V. Ramasamy’s life, ideas, movements and legacy.

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Gender Equality: Rights, Opportunity, Power and Substantive Freedom

Gender equality means equal rights, opportunities, security and voice regardless of gender. Learn why legal equality alone is not always enough.

India

Sarojini Naidu: Poet, Freedom Fighter and Political Leader

Sarojini Naidu was a poet, freedom fighter and political leader who championed women’s rights and helped shape India’s independence movement.

India

The Educator Savitribai Phule

Savitribai Phule’s historical importance extends beyond the familiar label of “first woman teacher.” She helped turn education into a challenge to both caste hierarchy and gender…