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Social Activist Mrs. Smarin Moumita’s Fight for Women’s Safety
Mrs. Smarin Moumita Khati is a social entrepreneur working for the freedom and dignity of human trafficking survivors, particularly women and girls in North Bengal, India. She recently addressed the audience at the I’m Safe Women’s Safety app launch, in which she shared her heart’s cry and some harrowing statistics about the situation for women […]
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Why It’s Important to Talk to Your Children About Sexual Abuse
Child sexual abuse is a heart breaking reality for far too many young people. It is important to remember that sexual abuse does not always involve physical touching. Abusers may also expose children to videos or images of a sexual nature, and engage in sexually explicit conversations with a child, often in an attempt to […]
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Why we are conducting a blood donation camp?
When it comes organisation a public event for a social cause there are a dozen of good options. You can organise a marathon or a cycle rally to raise money for charity, host a party or a concert but what about blood donation? Why is giving blood donation so important? “Blood donation is a great […]
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Rape and Abuse Prevention: Can Safety Apps Help Parents?
Women have long been victims of gang violence and rape. In recent years, however, there has been an increase in the number of young girls who are being gang-raped. “This is a disturbing trend that must be stopped.” Recently, a 14-year-old girl from Hyderabad, India was gang-raped while on her way back home after visiting […]
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Women empowerment: What it is and where to start?
Empowerment is a key aspect of development. It is essential for breaking the cycle of poverty and creating lasting change. Empowerment enables people to have a say in the decisions that affect their lives and to access the resources they need to improve their lives. When people are empowered, they are more likely to be […]
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The silenced epidemic: why we need to start talking about rape?
These days, it’s not just money that people are being threatened for. In far too many cases, people are being threatened with rape and sexual assault. “Rape is a heinous crime that no one deserves to experience. This is a horrific crime that preys on the most vulnerable among us, and it needs to stop.” […]
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Sudden Provocations: The reason behind crimes
The Tamil Nadu government recently released figures showing that the rate of crime in the state has increased by 16 percent over the last year. While the overall rate of crime is still relatively low, the sudden increase is cause for concern. One of the key factors behind this spike is “provocation”. Too often, people […]
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Children are the most vulnerable in an abusive relationship
It’s hard enough to leave an abusive relationship when you’re an adult. For a child, it can be even harder. Children are among the most vulnerable members of society, and they may not be able to understand or verbalize what’s happening to them in an abusive household. This can make it difficult for them to […]
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10 steps to prevent Gender-based violence at the workplace
Gender-based violence is a term that covers a wide range of harmful behaviors directed at individuals because of their gender. It can occur in many different contexts, including the home, the workplace, and in public spaces. Although it can affect anyone, women are particularly vulnerable to gender-based violence in the workplace. This type of violence […]
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The Impact of Gender Inequality
The fight for gender equality: Why it’s important? Gender equality is an essential ingredient for a just and fair society. Some may believe that gender equality is only important when it comes to ensuring equal access to education, employment, and other opportunities. In recent years, there has been a growing movement to promote gender equality […]