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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…
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The hidden costs of gender-based violence in India
Gender-based violence is a term that describes any form of violence that is directed at an individual based on their gender identity or gender expression or perceived gender. Risks of gender-based violence: Gender-based violence is often rooted in unequal power dynamics between men and women and can occur in both private and public spaces. It…
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Women who suffer from domestic violence: How to get help?
Domestic violence definition: “Domestic violence is a pattern of behaviour in which one partner seeks to gain or maintain power and control over the other through the use of force, fear, or coercion”. Too often, domestic abuse is seen as a private family matter, but the truth is that it has far-reaching consequences for everyone…
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Characteristics of a Good Women’s safety app
What Are Women Safety Apps? Women’s safety apps are created with software that assists women in avoiding potentially dangerous situations. There are numerous women’s safety applications to choose from, and it is our duty as individuals to make an informed decision. The best way to find a good safety app A useful safety app has…
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Why is a Women’s safety app like “I’m Safe” Important?
Women’s safety apps are designed to help women feel safe and secure when they are out alone traveling or doing other activities. In recent years, there has been a surge in the development of safety apps designed to help women protect themselves from harm. When it comes to personal safety, there are several apps available…
