Jagori in the news

Here Is Why Delhi’s Women Help Line Itself Needs A Lifeline

16-08-2019 | Rajini R Menon | feminisminindia.com

Beating the scorching heat of Delhi, opposite to Gate No.6 of Delhi Secretariat, 25 staff (24 females & one male staff) of Delhi Women Helpline have crossed more than 55 days of protest against the privatization of Women Help Line. These staff members are demanding the government to protect their labour rights as well the safety and security of the women in the capital.

Anti-bride trafficking crusader Shafiqur Rahman Khan to be the first Indian recipient of the Grinnell Prize 2019

02-08-2019 | Nikhat Fatima | TwoCircles.net

Shafiqur Rahman Khan has won the Grinnell prize for his outstanding work in eradicating the Indian bride trafficking trade (the selling of women into often multiple forced marriages) and empowering the agency and leadership of survivors.

Delhi Metro: Free rides for women only the starting point, say activists

23-06-2019 |  | The Hindu

Women seen travelling in a metro in New Delhi.  

Majority of them welcome the Delhi government’s proposed policy but want more initiatives to ensure women safety and empowerment

Night Raahgiri at Delhi’s Karol Bagh for women safety

22-06-2019 |  | Hindustan Times

The event will be held on Ajmal Khan Road, which has been completely pedestrianised, after 9 pm till midnight.

The North Corporation has tied up with The Raahgiri Foundation, Centre for Green Mobility, Jagori and Safetipin apart from other stakeholders for the event.(Sanchit Khanna/HT file)

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