Gender VIolence

Despite stringent pro-women laws, India is still searching for answers on how to end the rising tide of gender-based violence against women. This unique initiative may just be the roadmap we need.

Maneka Gandhi joins a long list of prominent personalities to have spoken out against sexism and misogyny in Indian cinema.

On the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women 2016, we bring you the story of three Indian brothers who have been fighting against gender-based violence in India for years.

Almost 1,400 traffickers have had cases filed against them and many are rotting in jail, thanks to Ajeet Singh who has been waging a war to free minor girls from their clutches. Read how he broke the complex system of sexual exploitation in Varanasi.

With an increasing number of gender crimes, individuals and organizations have taken matters into their own hands. Here is how they all are doing their bit. Know more about various initiatives which are creating an impact.

These centres, formed by a collaboration between the government and NGO, are helping distressed women in their most crucial time of need. The first centre in Bhopal handled 9,500 cases within the first 9 months itself!