‘Narmada Mahila Sangh’ Fights Violence Against Women in Padar Village
It all began with a sprinkling of self-help groups (SHGs) in 1998 organised by Pradan, a non-profit working with India's rural poor. In 2002, women in these groups came together as a federation, the Narmada Mahila Sangh (NMS), named after the might
Azerbaijani Journalist Wins UN Press Freedom Award
Reports say Eynulla Fatullayev, 35, was released from prison last year after being imprisoned since 2007 on libel and terrorism charges. He was released by presidential pardon on Azerbaijan's Republic Day on 26th of May 2011.
Assam Boy Makes It to Guinness World Records
A constable of Assam Police, Abhijit was officially registered in Guinness World Record on Tuesday.
Indian Women Find ‘Dignity’ Through Self Help Groups
Today, Mahanand's earnings add up to nearly Rs 2,000 a month. With this money she has been able to turn her 'kuccha' house into a 'pucca' one, construct a toilet, and she has ensured that her children stay in school.
Teaching Girls About Violence and Abuse at Deaf Schools Should Be Priority
Farida felt that her inability to speak (and hear) was the cause of her sexual abuse. For years, she went through feelings of anger, guilt and isolation.
