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violence against women

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
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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
An elderly woman sitting in a bus.
October 19, 2022
India needs more robust policies for elderly women with disabilities
The lack of institutional care, ineffective policies, and certain social norms put elderly women with disabilities at greater risk of elder abuse and neglect.
by BehanBox, Shreya Raman | 13 min read
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September 20, 2022
Changing men’s minds: Reorienting notions of gender and violence
by Mahendra Rokade, Nitin Kamble | 2 min read
Two men sitting outside a shop in the street-young men and boys
September 14, 2022
What’s it like being a young man in urban India today?
Unpacking the findings of a study on the anxieties and challenges experienced by young men and boys in urban India.
by Ashutosh Wakankar, Richa Chhabra | 8 min read
Young girls walking in the street holding posters protesting gender inequality
July 27, 2022
Gender sensitisation must start young
To shift gender norms, gender awareness interventions must work with young adolescent boys and girls.
by India Development Review | 6 min read
picture of a man carrying his young daughter at a heritage site
July 20, 2022
What does alternative masculinity look like?
By rejecting violence, contributing to the family, and embracing different identities, men and boys can play an important role in addressing gender-based violence.
by Fiona Vaz | 5 min read
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