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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

Kerala Nun Rape Case: Vatican temporarily relieves accused Bishop of his duties

Bishop Franco Mulakkal, accused of raping a Kerala nun...

Roundtable: Ending Female Genital Mutilation in India

Despite Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) being prevalent in India...

Rewari Gang Rape reveals Haryana’s Sorry State of Affairs for Girls

NCRB data shows that Haryana, which is already struggling...

Criminalizing Muslim men under Triple Talaq ordinance is not justice for women

Hasina Khan, Founder of Bebaak Collective, an umbrella of...

India’s Female Voters Not Turning Out To Vote As They Should

Mumbai: Although female voter turnout has been increasing across...

Living the double life: behind the lies of women’s daily lives in Egypt

The consequences of living this sort of double-life go...

Priest accused of Raping Nun steps down as matter reaches Vatican

In what is being seen as a face saving...

Women driven towards suicide

While many reports indicate women face immense hardships in...

Beneath the glitter – Looking at The Asian Games

Does it amaze you when you hear the stories...

Retributive Justice may not help mitigate crimes against Women

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