violence against women

flavia agnes image--women's rights

September 13, 2023

IDR Interviews | Flavia Agnes

Activist and lawyer Flavia Agnes tells us why securing women’s rights today seems much harder than it was in the ‘80s and argues that legislative reform is a battle half won without litigation support.

by Joeanna Rebello Fernandes, Smarinita Shetty | 9 min read

map of manipur

August 4, 2023

Violence in Manipur: Three months and counting

A compilation that helps you understand the impact of the conflict in Manipur on its people, and points you to how you can help.

by India Development Review | 6 min read

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July 21, 2023

Sending aid to Manipur: Volunteers struggle with relief efforts

by Anna, Kim | 2 min read

a group of women playing snakes and ladders--newly married women

June 23, 2023

Teaching newly married women how to navigate patriarchal spaces

A day in the life of a field coordinator in Rajasthan who helps newly married young women in understanding the layered nature of gendered violence and how to counter it.

by Raj Bala Varma | 7 min read

Women in a group_employment of burn survivors

April 27, 2023

How to ensure inclusive employment for burn survivors

Survivors of acid attack and self-inflicted burns require rehabilitation programmes that focus on social reintegration and support as they navigate the world of jobs.

by Debojit Dutta, Halima Ansari | 5 min read

January 12, 2023

Austerity is enabling gender-based violence

The Indian government must rethink its austerity policies to combat violence against women, trans and non-binary people.

by Akshay Tarfe | 5 min read

A man resting his hands on another man's shoulder from behind_gender programmes

January 10, 2023

Asking men not to be violent against women isn’t enough

Gender programmes that work with men to reduce violence against women must create safe spaces for them to discuss caste, religion, sexuality, and desires.

by Manak Matiyani | 7 min read

goddess laxmi engraved in a pillar in a busy market_gender-based-violence

December 8, 2022

Investors must turn their attention to gender-based violence

Investments that are mindful of gender-based violence can help mitigate the effects of this global problem and increase women's participation in the economy.

by Alana Kolundzija, Josh Dobiac | 5 min read

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December 7, 2022

Two-finger test ban: The SC’s judgement is lacking

In addition to the ban on the two-finger test, Indian courts must address other issues of gender stereotyping in rape trials.

by Alena Kahle, Ayushi Sharma | 4 min read

A police officer working in a police station in UP-gender-based violence

November 23, 2022

Making the police more responsive to gender-based violence

Evidence shows that gender-targeted police services, regular training, and more female officers can make it easier for women to register cases of gender based violence.

by Akshay Mangla, Gabrielle Kruks-Wisner, Sandip Sukhtankar | 7 min read

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