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Smart Cities designed not for men but for corporate houses

Smart Cities are designed not for men but for corporate houses, said Delhi-based Suneeta Dhar, social activist and Director of Jagori. KOCHI: Smart Cities are designed not for men but for corporate ho

08-01-2019 | admin
Indian Express

“Me Too” throws light on cities’ unsafe spaces

NEW DELHI: With the #MeToo campaign on social media leading to strong calls for action against sexual harassment by sharing their own experiences, data collected through the “Safetipin” ap

18-10-2017 | admin 
Times of India (TNN)

Towards a better world

Feminist Consciousness Delhi-based feminist organization Jagori has been working tirelessly for more than three decades to give an opportunity to men and women to question gender roles, attitude

18-01-2018 | admin
Vistara

Home Truths

A NARROW STREET IN the back lanes of Old Delhi leads to a 19th century two-storey structure with an iron gate. A woman who unlocks it keeps a register to record visitors to this shelter home for girls

31-08-2018 | admin
openthemagazine.com

Art in Delhi metro: Chronicles of commuting, photography projects on view

New Delhi, Jan 3 Capital’s two busy metro stations — Jor Bagh and Mandi House — have been transformed into artful and educational spaces as photographs, daily dairies, videos and par

03-01-2019 | admin
Outlook India

Khadar ki Ladkiyan: Girls from rap video on everyday struggles, dreams for bringing about social change

‘Hum Khadar ki ladkiyan, suno humari baat. Hum Khadar ki ladkiyan sheher mein rahe din raat, hum Khadar ki ladkiyan, suno humari baat.’ The consortium of artists — rappers, b-boys and gr

18-01-2019 | admin 
Firstpost

Gully Girls

Women of a slum resettlement colony in Delhi sing about their life in a hip-hop music videoA still from Khadar ki Ladkiyan Syed Saad Ahmed Hum Khadar ki ladkiyan, suno hamari baat. As they stare into

02-02-2019 | admin
Tribune India

Marching for Safety and Equality in the World of Work

Hundreds of domestic workers, construction workers, trade union members, advocates, civil society organisations, working women and youth participated in #March4Women, a silent march to demand safer an

19-03-2019 | admin 
The Csr Journal

Night Raahgiri at Delhi’s Karol Bagh for women safety

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

22-06-2019 | admin
Hindustan Times

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

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 Several women a

23-06-2019 | admin 
The Hindu

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

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 th

02-08-2019 | admin
TwoCircles.net

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

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 again

16-08-2019 | admin 
feminisminindia.com