Every year, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women arrives and with it comes a familiar discomfort that societies often try to avoid. We speak of equality in loud voices but whisper about violence in hushed tones. We celebrate women’s achievements in public, yet ignore their suffering in private spaces. The contradiction…
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BREAKING BARRIERS: GIRLS SHINING IN EDUCATION
Across the world, education has long been regarded as the most powerful tool for transformation a force capable of reshaping destinies, breaking the cycle of poverty and building societies rooted in equity and progress. Yet for generations, half of humanity the girls were kept away from classrooms, their potential dimmed by tradition, poverty and prejudice….
WOMEN EMPOWERMENT IN KASHMIR
Women empowerment in Kashmir has undergone a profound transformation in recent decades, marked by evolving social, political and economic dynamics and punctuated by the resilience and agency of Kashmiri women themselves. This comprehensive article explores the historical context, legislative reforms, grassroots initiatives, the challenges faces and the contributions of influential Kashmiri women across spheres, encapsulating…
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