Kolkata: To mark the beginning of the global 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence campaign, Swayam organized a panel discussion and released two short awareness films on Gender-Based Online Violence at the Kolkata Press Club today. The event aimed to deepen public understanding of the growing digital threats faced by women, girls, and queer […]
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Kolkata: This year during the 16 days, Swayam has focused on raising consciousness about “Sexual Harassment against Women at Workplace”. The Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 completes 10 years in December 2023. During the last 10 years, there has been limited implementation around the Act and women are […]
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Kolkata : Throughout the South Asian region inequalities arising from caste, class, religion, ethnicity, and sexuality are further getting complicated by gender-based discriminatory practices that hold back progress and development for everyone. Across all South Asian countries, patriarchal values and social norms tend to privilege men and boys’ access to opportunities and control over resources. […]
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Kolkata : Swayam is a Kolkata based feminist organisation working for the last 28 years and is committed to advancing women’s rights and ending inequality and violence against women and girls. Each year, Swayam observes 16 Days of International awareness against gender – based violence. This global programme, which starts on 25th November (International Day […]
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