betterindiaforwomen

Every third ever-married women in India experiences physical, sexual, or emotional violence by their husbands in their lifetime. Despite such atrocious cruelty, many cases go unreported. Prasanna Gettu suggests five ways to foster a culture of respect, equality, accountability, and working towards creating a society where violence is not tolerated.

Online abuse left two women facing fake profiles, morphed images and over a hundred abusive notifications at a time. Their stories show what it feels like to be targeted, why silence deepens the hurt, and how speaking to someone can become the first step toward healing.

Pooja Bangad, co-founder of SheWork, overcame family expectations to change women’s roles in tech. SheWork helps women return to the tech industry after breaks, fights for equal opportunities, and challenges the gender bias that holds women back, empowering them to grow and succeed in their careers.

Priyatama Sharma, a librarian in Bhopal, grew up in a society where girls were considered a burden. She was sexually abused from the ages of 5 to 15. After leaving her family and starting to work, Priyatama realised the importance of education and earned a master's degree. She is speaking up to help people who endured abuse like her.

After a frightening incident seven years ago, Bengaluru-based artist Indu Antony began working with Anganwadi women, local residents and community groups to fix street lights, reopen unsafe lanes and create spaces where women can rest, gather and feel safe in their own neighbourhoods.

Devleena Chatterjee and Sneha Khedkar share their stories of living with debilitating pain every month. Doctors sent them home with painkillers saying that they had a lower tolerance for pain. Here’s how they finally got an answer through an endometriosis diagnosis.

Thirty-nine years ago, fresh out of the premier Johns Hopkins, Dr Abhay and Dr Rani Bang stood at the precipice of a sea of lucrative opportunities. But an inner calling guided them to Gadchiroli where the healthcare models they started have been replicated across the globe.

At 61, Mukta Singh defies societal prejudices by embracing her grey hair and launching a modelling career. Despite harsh online criticism, she stands proud, inspired by her stylish grandmother and mother. Mukta’s journey highlights the importance of self-worth and redefining beauty, proving that age should never limit one's identity.

The portrayal of women as objects of desire or as one-dimensional characters reinforces toxic and regressive gender norms. We need more media that challenges outdated gender norms and provides empowering, multidimensional portrayals of women.

At just 15, Roshni Perween became a mother, facing challenges many of us can’t imagine. But she didn’t let her struggles define her. Today, she’s a force for change, having prevented over 60 child marriages and transforming the futures of countless young girls. In this article, Roshni shares five simple steps we can take to help fight child marriage in India, offering hope and inspiration to many.