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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
UP: Siddharthnagar SC students waiting for a functional hostel for 11 years!
UP govt’s long delays in building SC girls hostel render funds of Rs. 4.45 crore wasted; CAG report deems only one out of the sanctioned seven SC hostels as functional with the aid of neighbouring school
Journalists for Afghanistan: A fundraiser for colleagues targeted by Taliban
The Network of Women in Media has launched a fundraiser from sales of stunning photographs taken by well known photojournalists
Human rights of Women in mental health institutions violated: SC
The court was hearing a petition concerned with treatment of persons in mental health institutions and has issued a slew of directions to states
Hate Watch: Now Yati Narsinghanand targets NCW Chief, brazenly justifies misogynistic comments
He challenges interviewer to run his objectionable comments unedited
Rights groups express solidarity with Afghanistan in Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru
SabrangIndia co-organises solidarity meet in Mumbai with Forum Against Oppression of Women, Bebaak Collective and Awaz-E-Niswaan; creative peaceful demonstrations held in Delhi
Rajasthan: Women’s organisations condemn Tehsildar’s attempt to deny women property rights
Women leaders inquired whether the Kota District Collector intended to act against this gross violation of women’s fundamental rights.
Remembering Meena
The first Afghan woman who laid down her life for the rights of Afghan women
Women who dared to raise their voices are vulnerable, yet they rise
Brave Afghan women continue to demand equal rights vis a vis education and employment, even as Taliban shows its old face again
We want our rights: Afghan women protesters
Group of brave women, held up placards in protest in Kabul, as Taliban gunmen kept an an eye on them
Sulli Deals case: IBHAS to investigate accused Kunal Sharma’s claims of mental illness
DCW says that the accused’s mother claimed before court that he suffered from mental problems, therefore it was important to verify the claim
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