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Voices Unheard, Dreams Unleashed: Stories of Resilience and Hope Among Syrian Women
Heart-Wrenching Stories Of Syrian Women As we were growing up in Damascus, we were not allowed to dream or fly. I was in an invisible cage, where escape routes were none. We were watching women growing in bounds, holding different positions with their leadership skills, from politicians to sportswomen, and the world was welcoming women…
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How to Recognize and Respond to Workplace Harassment
Identifying and Addressing Workplace Harassment The need to create a harassment-free work environment is something companies have strived to achieve for many years. Almost every workplace big or small has experienced some form of harassment. Everyone needs to understand what it is and how to avoid it. If you can identify the type of harassment…
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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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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…
