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Saying no to sexual harassment at work 03/28/2008 A handbook released by SANHITA, a women’s group in eastern India, tries to address the dynamics of sexual harassment at work, an issue that is often hidden and yet present in all kinds of organisations. The book, through its testimonies of women’s experiences, is a somber attempt to integrate a human rights perspective within the workplace. Read more From: OneWorld South Asia Related: [South Asia] [Human Rights] [Gender] [Sexuality] [Culture]

Survey reveals women’s growing influence in local governance 03/25/2008 A recent all-India survey reveals that self-help groups have instilled confidence and given women necessary exposure to first contest panchayat elections and then take up more challenging assignments. These female members are no longer dependent upon their husbands to take key decisions. Read more Related: [South Asia] [Gender] [Democracy] [Governance]

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Rural job scheme excludes single women 03/17/2008 Participation of Indian women in the National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme is an important intervention towards their empowerment. A recent survey of the scheme in western India reveals that single women have been denied its benefits due to conventional definition of male-headed households that treat them as dependents, says journalist Kiran Bhatty. Read more Related: [South Asia] [Gender] [Social Exclusion]

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Muslim women challenge patriarchal marriage code 03/17/2008 Tired of living in a world governed by marriage laws formulated and implemented by men, Muslim women in India have come out with their own Nikahnama. It recognises their right to seek divorce and other entitlements so that they are the masters of their own destiny. Read more Related: [South Asia] [Gender] [Religion] [Ethics & Value Systems] [Law] Image: Indian Muslim women are now assertive about their rights

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Poster girl of Indian women’s movement at 89 03/11/2008 As a staunch communist and the first woman journalist from West Bengal in eastern India, Vidya Munsi has been at the forefront of activism for over 65 years. The 89-year old crusader was the guest of honour at a recent poster exhibition on the Indian women’s movement. Read more Related: [South Asia] [Gender] [Freedom of Expression]

Include women in governance agenda: Women's Charter Against Poverty 03/11/2008 To mark the International Women's Day, Indian anti-poverty network Wada Na Todo Abhiyan has released a report highlighting the recommendations of the Women's Tribunal Against Poverty held in October last year. The charter against poverty reinforces the demand for women's access to power, resources and services. Read more Related: [South Asia] [Poverty] [Gender] [MDGs]

Lasten liian varhainen aikuistuminen huolestuttaa ugandalaiskoulussa 03/11/2008 Kouluikäisten seksi huolestuttaa kampalalaista ala-asteen opettajaa. Koulutytöt antautuvat riskiseksiin yleensä saadakseen vähän rahaa omia tarpeitaan varten. Read more From: Solidaarisuus Related: [Uganda] [Youth] [Gender] [Sexuality] Image: © Unicef / United Nations Children's Fund

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