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Resignation in Protest: MP woman judge quits over elevation of senior she accused of harassment and discrimination

In a powerful act of protest, Judge Aditi Gajendra Sharma resigns after the elevation of a senior she accused of caste-based harassment, calling out the judiciary’s silence, systemic bias, and betrayal of its own ideals

Latest allegations of sexual assault show how the legal system discourage victims from coming forward

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Resurgence and resistance: Convention in TISS, Mumbai celebrates the stories of Adivasi women

Fourteen Adivasi women came together on stage to celebrate...

“The allotment of Rs 3 Crore would provide scope for women to work in the industry”

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Mariam Dhawale on women’s resistance against right wing government

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Sabarimala: Purification Ritual Goes To The Heart Of The Constitution, It Shows Untouchabilty: Jaising

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Budget lets down the elderly and widows

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FGM in the UK will only end if attitudes shift from within communities

A landmark FGM conviction last week heralds a welcome...

The Rise of the Female Imam in France?

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Indian Muslim Girls Find It Tough To Get Qualified Grooms

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Indian women from the outskirts of Delhi are taking selfies to claim their right to the city

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