Every year on 30 July, the world observes World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, a United Nations-led observance that reminds us of one of the gravest violations of human rights is human trafficking. While often associated with organised crime networks operating across international borders, trafficking can also begin with something as simple as a deceptive…
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INTERNATIONAL DAY FOR ELIMINATION OF VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN-DEMANDS MORE THAN SYMBOLIC SOLIDARITY
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…
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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