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Hope in Kashmir: Sharing Our Stories

An open space for the women of Kashmir, India, and Pakistan to dialogue and share their experiences on the frontlines of conflict

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A child bride I once knew.

by Urmila Chanam | May 13, 2013 at 9:11 PM

(Originally published for 'the WIP', this article made it as a feature story on International Woman's Day) … Read More»

A mother and the hours she is gone

by Urmila Chanam | May 12, 2013 at 8:08 AM

I grew up in a noisy house with a lot of activity, officers coming over to catch up with dad over a cocktail and their wives seeking my mom's company, culinary tips and what not. … Read More»

The Girl Who Decided To Break Free

by Mukut | May 11, 2013 at 12:45 AM

S. Jeyaprabha is a regular 19 year- old- girl, belonging to the state of Tamil Nadu in India. … Read More»

"India's Hell Holes" - Child Sexual Abuse in Protection Homes

by Mukut | May 8, 2013 at 1:08 AM

' 48,338 child rape cases from 2001 to 2011 with 336% increase of child rape cases from 2001 to 2011.' … Read More»

Offer: MacArthur Foundation Call for Proposals: Partnership to Strengthen Innovation - Deadline: May 15, 2013

by anaisabelbbp | May 2, 2013 at 9:13 AM | Funding

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Rape and the issues regarding punishing the culprit

by neetak | April 23, 2013 at 8:19 AM | 2013 Voices of Our Future Applicants

The last 1 year has brought India in world news for all wrong reasons. First the Delhi gang rape of a student girl that took place on December 12, 2012. … Read More»

The one problem with us women is that we ‘feel’ and we don’t say NO. It is about saying NO to ourselves. That we will not tolerate any abuse, being treated weak and more so being denied our rights. … Read More»

SILENT MOURNERS

by Taha Mirani | April 2, 2013 at 12:44 AM

Gasping for breath, they set off down the road at full pelt. It was a cold afternoon. The streets were deserted. They had no one to tell what misfortune had befallen them. … Read More»

Ratna's has a Choice

by Landesa | March 28, 2013 at 10:17 AM

The odds against a girl in India are immense. Neglect, malnutrition, ill-health, lack of education, a life without assets, an early marriage and motherhood, the list is long. … Read More»