Resources

Brochures

Women Voices Charter on Women's Safety

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CHARTER ON WOMEN’S SAFETY IN JHARKHAND AUGUST 2017

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Safecity Jharkhand Brochure (Hindi)

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Safecity Jharkhand Brochure (English)

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Safedelhi Brochure (Hindi)

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Safedelhi Brochure (English)

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Research Reports

Jagori undertakes action-research that serve as the basis for focused advocacy and women-led interventions in the community. These studies raise crucial questions regarding the centrality of women-centered perspectives that need to be brought to the attention of policy makers and implementers. These studies are aimed at supporting the struggle of the community to claim their rights and entitlements as citizens of Delhi. Click to know more about the project, or read the report.

Beyond Restrooms:

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Understanding the Educational and Social Ramifications of
Inadequate Toilet Access for Girls in Jharkhand

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Safety and Mobility Concerns of Women Street Vegetable Vendors in Ranchi City

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Caring Hands, Fragile Health:

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Unravelling Women’s Occupational Health & Well-being in
Domestic Work

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क्या आप सार्वजनिक स्थानोंको सुरक्षित और समावेशी बनाना चाहतेहैं? -कुछ आसान तरीक

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National Consultation Gender & SDGs (2nd-3rd February 2020)

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Notebooks
& Diaries

The Jagori notebooks, or diaries as they are sometimes called, are a collection of drawings and poems embodying a creative expression of women's lives and experiences. Unique in form, content and process, they embody the articulation of women who have been part of the team and the constituencies of urban and rural women that Jagori works with.

2001

Main aur mera Thikana

मैंऔर मेरा ठिकाना

From focus of rights of single women, we went on to women’s shelter. Does shelter
only refer to the definition of shelter such as father’s house, family homes and
ancestral homes for a woman? We focused on women emerged out of dicult
situations & challenged traditional ideas of home in their lives, in order to bring out a change in the attitudes.

2001

Phaisle Aur Phaasle

फैसला और फासले

This notebook came as a response to the introduction of the 73rd Constitutional
amendment, reserving one-third seats for women. It was a sudden rush of women
to the political arenas. It was a reach out to the women’s movement as well with
women claiming their spaces in political participation.

1994

Mera Sharir, Mere Phaisle

मेरा शरीर, मेरे फैसले

India’s Family planning programme which was introduced to check fertility rates
and control women’s reproductive rights was a major patriarchal control on women
everywhere. We have been campaigning against such contraceptives such as
Depo-Provera, Net-en used to control women’s choices.

1993

Tan Se Man Tak

तन से मन तक

From being aware of oneself, being conscious of ones bodies are also a right of
every woman. The subject of woman’s autonomy & knowledge over their bodies
was put forward in this notebook, from adolescence, sexuality, pregnancy,
childbirth. For so long, we have been taught to control it, but not anymore.

1992

Tu Ekal, Main Ekal

तू एकल, में एकल

From talking of violence faced by women in marriages in the name of dowry,
domestic violence, sexual violence in public places we moved on to rights of single
women in this year’s notebook. What happens to a woman deciding to live outside
the institution of marriage?

Booklets

Helpline Booklet for Domestic Workers in Rajasthan

A new resource in the form of a helpline booklet for domestic workers in Rajasthan was brought out in partnership with Jagori partner Mewa Bharti and the Rajasthan Mahila Kamgar Union (RMKU). It contains telephone numbers of important service providers and support agencies in the State that domestic workers can contact when needed. This was released by the head of the State Women’s Commission of Rajasthan at a National Consultation – Gharelu Kamgar Ke Sawaalon Par Badlaav Ki Aur Badhtey Kadam held in Jaipur in August 2012.

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Sur Ek, Par Rag Anek, Anektavad Par Kuch Vichar

Kamla Bhasin (founder member of Jagori) has authored a booklet on Pluralism titled “Many Notes, One Symphony”. It is written in simple language, with colorful illustrations by Tara Goswami. Jagori has been actively opposing all forms of discrimination and oppression on the basis of class, caste, ethnicity, gender, age etc. and this book is a celebration of diversity as a way of life. It was translated into Hindi (September 2012) by Jagori with an aim to support positive dialogue for inclusion, tolerance and cooperation amongst people in the Hindi belt.

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Self defense booklet for women (Hindi)

This booklet illustrates the various types of violence faced by women in the course of their daily lives, including physical and verbal abuse, domestic violence, and sexual harassment at the workplace. It also describes the various laws in place to safeguard from violence. It includes a definition of self defense, tips on how to protect ourselves and other vulnerable from violence, and case studies one can relate to. Written in simple Hindi by gender practitioners, it is a handy tool for women to protect themselves and get informed about various safeguards provided by law.

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Sexual harassment: tips for young adults

This booklet aims to generate awareness about sexual harassment, the seriousness of the issue and its impact on women and girls. Getting a deeper understanding of the term could help young adults learn to respect members of the opposite sex; it could also help change aggressive behaviour. This is a handy guide that you can carry in your bag, and share with friends and colleagues. You can also join the Safe Delhi Campaign and help us disseminate this booklet in your college or your neighbourhood. For more information or copies, e-mail us at distribution@jagori.org

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Delhi Helpline Booklet

Knowing where to get help can keep you safe! This tiny booklet fits neatly into your bag or pocket, ready to pull out in emergency. Contains key Delhi helpline numbers in Hindi and English. Indexed for easy access.

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BANNERS

Banners have formed a central part of all our protest and campaigning activities and have been a major tool for communicating our messages. Typically, our banners are brightly colored and designed artistically to catch attention. We have nearly 100 banners in Hindi, English and Urdu, on various issues. See some samples….

SONG BOOKS
& CASSETTES

Songs are a part of the everyday lives of women and have been a medium of expression for sharing many unspoken and silenced emotions. JAGORI has played a pioneering role in capturing these songs and their tunes in songbooks and cassettes and facilitating their outreach to every part and corner of the country. Many songs have also emanated from the very struggles of the women´s movement in India and other people´s movements such as the movement against communalism, the anti-liquor movement, struggles for political rights, the peasants movement, environmental protection movement, etc. These songs have broken barriers of class, caste, religion and language having a unifying effect on women from all walks of life as they realise the uncanny similarity of their personal experiences. JAGORI songbooks and cassettes have been extensively used in the movement to churn the passions of people who have pledged to work towards making an equal world possible. Over the years, we have produced eight cassettes, five exist in a set containing songs intimately related to women´s lives, questioning patriarchy while demanding for equal rights and building solidarity; three exist separately which are songs on breaking silences, peace and a collection of songs for children, respectively. The lyrics of all songs have been made available through three of our song books.

Dhammak Dhamm

Songs cum poems for children on righteousness

Aao Miljul Gaayen

Let’s Sing

Aman Ki Awaazen

Sangharshon Se Ubhre Geet

Har Man Me Aman Bolega

Songs on peace

Khamoshi Ab Aur Nahi

Dhammk Dham

Songs cum poems for children on righteousness

Sangharshon Se Ubhre Geet

All songs of Jagori audio cassettes

POSTERS

The Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005

Size: 22 x 17 inch
Language: Hindi

Rights and Information

Size: 22 x 17 inch
Language: Hindi

Women and Literacy

Size: 19.5 x 14 inch
Language: Hindi and English
Set of 4 posters

Girl Children

Size: 19.5 x 14 inch
Language: Hindi and Englis
Set of 4 posters

Domestic Violence

Size: 19 x 14 inch
Language: Hindi and English
Two separate posters available

Women and Contraception

Size: 22 x 17 inch
Language: Hindi

Sexual Assault

Size: 22.5 x 17.5 inch
Language: Hindi

Anti Communalism

Size: 17.5 x 11.5 inch
Language: Hindi

Peace

Size: 21 x 17 inch
Language: Hindi and English both in one

Violence Against Women in Public Places

Size: 17.5 x 11 inch
Language: Hindi and English both in one

Dream

Language: Hindi, English, and Urdu

Aurat Aur Kaam

Size: 21 x 17 inch
Language: Hindi

EXHIBITIONS

Transportraits

2011
Women and Mobility in the City
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CASE STUDIES

साझी दस्तक

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From victim to survivor: refusing patriarchy, asserting autonomy

In this booklet, the cases covered represent a diversity of issues pertaining to the safety and security of women and girls of all ages. The goal is to offer a variety of examples of survivors and the mechanisms and mediums they utilized in order to overcome compound forms of violence and abuse. Each individual case highlights a particular subset of crimes against women: rape; dowry harassment; child marriage; and stalking. An overwhelming majority of survivors of violence and abuse are unaware of their basic rights and the kinds of protection available through legal intervention. When such women and their families visit Jagori, the counseling centre facilitates timely resolution of the issue by providing either direct guidance to the implicated parties, assisting with the filing of an FIR, or referring the victim to another NGO, lawyer or alternative source of mediation.
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Challenging violence, Negotiating Equality

This document has been conceptualized with the objective to a) share experiences of women facing violence, how they challenged existing patriarchal systems and evolved as ‘survivors’ and b) to provide information about rights and laws available to women in a trying circumstances. The five cases we highlight in this document reiterate that violence is inextricably woven into the everyday lives of these women. The agents of violence could well be located within families or outside in unfamiliar domains. Each one of the cases presented here is a testimony to the extraordinary courage of girls/women – survivors who fought for redressal and justice.
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Case histories of women violence survivors

The case studies covered in this study reiterate that the executors of violence could well be located within families or outside in an unfamiliar domain. Following different trajectories in time, space and details the cases are bound by commonalities that include: patriarchy, societal pressures, gender exploitation, insensitive administrations and the indispensability of women’s organizations, communities and youth. The cases endorse the need for an active women’s movement – strong presence of women’s organizations acting as catalysts/mediators at various levels: engaging with families, authorities like police and most importantly as consistent support for the victim, providing her with safety, emotional sustenance and information to a safer, productive future.
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Handbooks

Building Safe and Inclusive Cities for Women – A practical guide

This is a broad introduction to the process of creating safe cities for women and girls. It introduces the key concepts of safe cities and offers practical tools for how to begin building a safer, more inclusive city. The information in this guide combines knowledge from scholarly research with insights from on-the-ground work around the world, with particular focus on JAGORI’s work in India. In the six years of work on this issue, we have learnt that it is possible to make cities safer for women and girls. We hope that this guide will be useful in your work in order to create a safer city and community.
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A Handbook on Women’s Safety Audits in Low-income Urban Neighbourhoods: A Focus on Essential Services

This handbook is a comprehensive guide prepared by JAGORI, on conducting WSA’s (Women’s Safety Audits) in low income urban neighbourhoods, with a special focus on essential services. The Action Research Project on Women’s Rights and Access to Water and Sanitation in Asian Cities (2009-11) implemented in two resettlement colonies of Delhi is also the result of a partnership between JAGORI and WICI (Women in Cities International), a Canadian based organization working in Canada and internationally. In Delhi, the project is being implemented in partnership with Action India. The handbook also serves as a wonderful example of partnering with people across continents to produce a work of knowledge and learning on globally shared concerns. -Extract from Preface to the handbook
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Safe City Free of Violence Against Women & Girls Initiative

A study of delhi police help lines (100 & 1091), 2012h
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BOOKLETS

Hum Sabla is a Hindi journal celebrating women’s lives and achievements and
highlighting contemporary themes of gender justice and women’s rights. The
magazine is designed to meet the expanding knowledge needs of grassroots
women’s groups, activists and NGO workers, and is a major tool for advocacy on a
wide range of issues.

For complimentary copies, please contact: distribution@jagori.org

2021

On key schemes by the Central and State Governments of Delhi, Haryana and Jharkhand

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2018

Women's Property Right

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2016

Right's & Question of Working Women

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2015

Health

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2014

Women Artists

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2014

Dimensions of Justice

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2013

Sexual violence against women and children (Part I)

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2012

Women and Law

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2011

Water and Sanitation

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2011

Sexuality

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2011

Inspiring stories of Women

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2011

Art and Poetry

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2010

Honour Killing

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2010

Domestic workers’ rights

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2010

Women’s stories

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2010

Safety of Women in Public Spaces

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2009

Composite Heritage

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2009

Muslim Women’s Rights

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2009

Domestic Violence

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2009

Dreams of Adolescent Girls

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2008

Women and Health

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2008

Dowry and its challenges

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2008

Women’s empowerment and health

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INFO
PACKS

Dowry Info Pack

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Rights and Dignity : Women Domestic Workers in India

This info pack focuses on the socio-economic conditions of women domestic workers in India. It consists of reading material covering issues and debates related to domestic work and workers that can be used by activists, women’s groups and researchers. The packet consists of newspaper clippings and articles (including articles by scholars and researchers) covering different aspects of domestic work and lives of domestic workers – the living conditions, scale of domestic work, vulnerabilities of domestic workers such as no fixed working hours and no fixed wages. It also provides a brief list of organisations working with domestic workers in India.

Break The Silence

This info pack focuses on the issue of public violence against women and includes tools, materials and analyses that can be used by activists, women´s groups and others in their campaigns. The packet consists of newspaper clippings and public responses on incidents of violence, conceptual frameworks to understand sexual violence, a fact sheet on dispelling myths surrounding sexual assault, reports of public violence faced by Dalit women and the role men can play in the struggle against sexual violence.

Voices

This info pack brings together the different positions and debates in the last few years on the issue of sex work. It contains articles on the debates and discourses around the definition of prostitution and sex work, international positions on the issue, positions from Indian organisations and sex work collectives, and materials on legal frameworks and discourses in India and some selected countries.

World Social Forum

This info pack contains information on the origins and history of the WSF process, a report of the Asian Social Forum in early 2003 and reports on mobilisation against neo-liberal globalisation across the world. It also includes complete information about the vision, structure, logistics, themes, programme format, women´s initiatives with a list of contact persons of the functional committees for the forthcoming WSF 2004 and how one can join the WSF process.

TRAINING
RESOURCES

FEMINIST LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT COURSE (FLDC, 2016-18)

Reports
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Feminist Counseling Training Report April 2018

A feminist training was conducted at the Christian Retreat Centre, Dehradun with 22 participants from various NGOs, on 26-29 April 2018.
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Training with Gender Resource Centres

Three trainings were conducted in 2009 with Gender Resource Centres in New Delhi with program coordinators, counsellors, and social activists.
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Gender Development Courses

Jagori conducts an annual National Gender Development Course. Formerly known as the Gender Basic Course (GBC), this course is organized for grassroot level and community activists. With the objective to clarify different concepts and understand the interrelation with prime social events today, it also equips participants with a perspective to monitor and evaluate themselves and everything around them. The GBC has always been the platform to form and strengthen networks and play an active role with the women’s movement.
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National Workshop on Safer Cities for Women: Perspectives, Methodology and Tools: A Report

A three day workshop was organised by Jagori (August 19th- 21st,2010), the aim of which was to share the tools developed and tested with select women’s movement partners in the country with the hope to catalyze new initiatives and strengthen existing ones. This platform was organized in support of UN Women (UNIFEM), UNTF to end violence against women, UN Habitat, EED and ICCO.
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Legal kit for police

Discussion and debate with police functionaries in the past few years have led to the emergence of a number of issues. One of the main issues is the lack of knowledge among the lower rung of officers. As per procedure, they should be informed about new developments in various legal provisions however the reality is that such information is not provided to them. Keeping this in mind, Jagori has brought out this legal kit for police, (in Hindi) which includes all legal provisions related to crimes committed against women.

Kesla leadership camp

As part of building capabilities of the women leaders’ working under PRADAN’s operational areas women’s leadership camps were organized in in four States: Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Orissa and West Bengal. The aim of these camps is to bring together the grassroots women leaders to one platform to learn, exchange ideas and experiences and enhance their knowledge and capacities to take forward the vision of enabling marginalized women to have access to their entitlements with gender perspective and advocate for their rights. This report is from one of the camps held at Kesla, Madhya Pradesh from October 10 to 14, 2011.
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Articles

Joint Letter to the NCW on the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act 2013

In December 2018, 38 women's organisations and 35 individuals sent a joint letter to the National Commission for Women (NCW) , urging for state-wise, sector-wise studies as well as special consultations to assess compliance of the Law and challenges therein, before seeking any amendments to the Law, as agreed at the national consultation (convened by NCW on 17th November 2018).
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Joint recommendations from the National Consultations on Safe Cities for Women and Girls

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Feminists say 'No' to recent rape judgements

Recent court verdicts have dealt a blow to hard won advances, both in the law and in public discourse - around the principle of "affirmative consent", the idea that "No means No" and the prohibition of referencing the victim’s sexual history or character in adjudication of cases of sexual assault. The statement is endorsed by 48 organisations and 176 individuals.
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ARTICLES
BY JAGORI

इक लकीर महिला हिंसा के खिलाफ

14-01-2022 | Jagori | By 14-01-2022 | Jagori |

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जेंडर गैरबराबरी का आईना कोविड- 19

18-05-2020 | | जानकी पुल | By 18-05-2020 | | जानकी पुल |

From overcoming your fears to being open to changing your approach, while staying true to your vision – here are some lessons from working in communities.
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Some Aspects of Violence Against Women

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Six lessons from working in communities

25-06-2019 | Neetu Routela, Sarita Baloni, Shruti Batra | IDR | By 25-06-2019 | Neetu Routela, Sarita Baloni, Shruti Batra | IDR |

From overcoming your fears to being open to changing your approach, while staying true to your vision – here are some lessons from working in communities.
कार्यस्थल पर यौन हिंसा करने वालों के नाम ‘एक पड़ताल’

25-06-2019 | Neetu Routela | फेमिनिज़्म इन इंडिया | By 25-06-2019 | Neetu Routela | फेमिनिज़्म इन इंडिया |