Women rights
The In-house probe panel clearance to Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi in a sexual harassment case has evoked strong reactions from women NGOs. Several women activists assembled outside the Supreme Court on Tuesday but were soon moved to Mandi Marg police station. They were released at 3.30pm. On Monday,…
Women and girls participation in peace building is very essential in the modern society we living in. As most women are currently parents and girls would be parents as well to the future we peeping at. They should be role models to the society in promoting peace in all aspects…
- On the occasion of labour day on Wednesday, women NGOs decided to highlight the plight if women workers which often goes unnoticed.The NGOs will bring out series of videos, text messages and posters of women workers from all sections of the society.JWP's Padmini Kumar stated that they would highlight the…
On the occasion of International women's day, Peace Gong has announced Social Leadership Award which will be given twice in a year. One award will be given on October 2, International Day of Non-violence and second will be March 8 International Women's Day (on this day only girls would be…
Expressing its displeasure over the discrimination against rape victims, the Supreme Court on Tuesday said that it was "unfortunate" that rape victims were being treated as "untouchables" in society. The Supreme Court stated this while directing that names and identities of victims of rape and sexual assault should not be…
Even as third phase of polling in 116 constituencies ended on Tuesday, women organisations have expressed their concern over the un-parliamentary language in their speeches and election meetings. Women organisations have written an open letter to the Election Commission stating that political leaders should be discouraged from making gender based…
Peacegong contributors: Vinisham Suneera, Umaimath, Shipla, Amal, Godwin and Nishad
For long time, women have been dominated, subdued and ill-treated by their men in their families. Things have changed in the modern time. In the current scenario, economic and business case for gender equality is now overwhelming. Evidence is mounting…
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