Tag: women
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Women in Politics: Is Sri Lanka Finally Seeing Change?
By Riyana Cassim For years, Sri Lanka has struggled with women’s representation in politics. Despite making up over 50% of the population, women have been severely underrepresented in Parliament—until recently. The 2024 election marked a historic moment, with 21 female MPs elected, the highest in Sri Lanka’s history. Compared to India (15%), the UK (35%),…
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Spring Picnic: A Day of Freedom and Connection
As the rays of the setting sun painted the Delhi sky, our KAKWC center community gathered for one final picnic before bidding farewell to the pleasant spring weather. Our destination: the lush green paradise of Sundar Nursery, a haven for walkers and picnic-goers alike. Usually, housework melts into perpetual tasks for these women, leaving little…
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The Inequality of Climate Change
“Each year, the summer gets hotter and more unbearable. Every night, I go to bed scared that my young children will succumb to a heatstroke while they sleep in our makeshift tin home.” These words by Ayesha, a Rohingya refugee living in a settlement in New Delhi, continue to weigh heavily on my mind hours…
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The Unseen Battles of A Woman- Nivedita Raina
Nivedita is a sociology major studying in New Delhi who advocates for gender justice. She is also a member of the Azadi Leadership Program focusing on creating awareness about women’s safety while travelling at night. Her project, ‘Nirbhik’ started with a petition to have more women drivers hired by cab companies like BluSmart, Ola, Uber,…
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Fundraiser: Refugee Mental Health
AZADI’S FUNDRAISER TO PROVIDE MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT TO REFUGEES On Mental Health Day, Azadi is making sure that mental health support for refugee and asylum seekers is visible through an expert-led webinar and a special fundraiser. Azadi is working with partners on the ground to try and provide mental health and psychosocial support to refugee…