Gender Violence
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Rooted in recognition of ‘brutal inequality’, Spain’s law against gender violence is a success story
Legislative reforms, especially the Integral Law against Gender Violence, have been instituted a whole system of protection and care for survivors.
Marta Borraz, The Human Journalism Network
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Gujarat High Court seeks report from GNLU on harassment of queer student, rape allegation
The court has asked the law school to identify the students, record their statements and maintain confidentiality.
Scroll Staff
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Government-run domestic violence centres are playing a crucial role but need better funding, support
Several issues prevent centres and the larger scheme from effectively curbing domestic violence or providing adequate support to survivors, shows an analysis.
Nileena Suresh, IndiaSpend.com
Trending
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‘Be freed from what holds you back’: Poems by Buddhist women from the Murty Classical Library
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By mixing Carnatic and Hindustani, Mysore’s kings helped create a unique body of music
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We will leave India if told to break encryption: WhatsApp tells Delhi HC
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Canada: Amid anti-immigration rhetoric, curbing international students is a knee-jerk reaction
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Why is BJP wooing Bengali-origin Muslims in Assam?
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Opinion: Women raising awareness about gender violence in Pakistan are thwarted at every turn
The murders of women continue to increase, not only in Pakistan but all around the world.
Rafia Zakaria, Dawn.com
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How a Dalit garment worker’s murder sparked a movement that got H&M to address gender-based violence
The global fashion giant signed an agreement in April on making workspaces safer for women staffers after a sustained, Dalit union-led campaign.
Ardra Manasi
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In rural Gujarat, ASHAs play key role in identifying and reaching out to domestic abuse survivors
Ground-level health staff have an intimate knowledge of households they visit and can refer women to special cells to get the support they need.
Swagata Yadavar
Video
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Watch: K-Pop singer Aoora sings in Assamese as he collaborates with Nilotpal Bora in a new folk song
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Watch Anu Malik and Sonu Nigam’s impromptu performance of ‘Main Hoon Na’ at Farah Khan’s home
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Watch: Doordarshan newsreader faints on live TV in Kolkata owing to severe heat
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Watch: Spice Girls sing ‘Stop’ as bandmates reunite to celebrate Victoria Beckham’s 50th birthday
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Watch: Over 350 ballerinas come together to break the world record for standing on tip toes
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Qatar apologises for invasive searches of women at Doha airport, Australia demands investigation
Officials at the Hamad International Airport forcibly examined women passengers to identify if they had given birth to a baby and abandoned it in a bin.
Scroll Staff
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‘Female genital cutting violates women’s right to privacy,’ says Supreme Court
The bench said the practice was solely used to make a woman more appealing to her husband.
Scroll Staff
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Female genital cutting: Bodily integrity of a woman can’t be infringed upon, says SC
The court was hearing a petition seeking a complete ban on the practice.
Scroll Staff
The Reel
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The story behind the ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’ title track: ‘Just write very simple poetry’
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‘Juna Furniture’ review: A simplistic crusade against the neglect of senior citizens
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‘Late Night with the Devil’ review: A deft satire on the price of success
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Watch: In ‘The Big Cigar’, the Black Panther founder flees America through a fake movie
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‘Dil Dosti Dilemma’ review: A feelgood entertainer about young love and old ties
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Centre wants stricter Supreme Court guidelines on female genital cutting, an offence under IPC
The court was hearing a public interest litigation filed by advocate Sunita Tiwari seeking a ban on the practice.
Scroll Staff
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There’s no data on female genital cutting in India, Women and Child Development Ministry tells SC
The ministry’s affidavit to the top court contradicts WCD Minister Maneka Gandhi’s earlier stand.
Scroll Staff
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Why has Delhi not used the Nirbhaya Fund to set up One Stop Centres to help women who face violence?
These facilities were supposed to provide temporary shelter and offer medical, legal and psychological assistance to women victims of violence.
Abhishek Dey
The Field
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IPL 2024: Jonny Bairtsow shines as Punjab Kings beat Kolkata Knight Riders in record-breaking match
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IPL 2024: ‘Save the bowlers’ – Reactions as Punjab chase down record total against Kolkata
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Paris Olympics 2024: Nethra Kumanan secures India’s second quota in sailing
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ISL: Kerala Blasters FC axe Ivan Vukomanovic as head coach
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Archery, World Cup Shanghai: Jyothi Vennam and Abhishek Verma reach the mixed compound final