Stand Against Rape Culture

16 Days Of Activism

Rape culture is a social climate in which rape has become common and sexual violence against women is normalized and justified through media and popular culture. Culture is an environment in which rape is prevalent and sexual violence against women is normalized and excused. Misogynistic language and objectification of women’s bodies are used to propagate rape culture. It results in a society that disregards the rights and safety of women. One woman’s rape is a degrading, terrifying, and limiting experience for all women.

Preventing Gender-Based Violence is Key to Economic Recovery

16 Days Of Activism

As the behaviour of households plays a determining part in the economy, the households have received vast attention. The rapid transition of households from simple traditional patterns to modernization has produced lethal effects including Gender-based Violence (GBV). COVID-19 and gender-based violence have some similarities. Both are global, with no boundaries and no regard for income, race, or religion; both destroy and cause great physical and mental pain on their victims. And we need behavioural adjustments to combat both of these pandemics. Nevertheless, there is one significant difference between these two. That is, COVID is receiving widespread attention and action, while GBV is currently receiving less attention. It is not receiving the global action, particularly behavioural changes, that is probably inevitable.

An insight into leadership with Ms. Brinda Bhattacharya

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This month IYAP is launching a new project “Women in Leadership” where we will be acknowledging the contribution of female leaders in our communities who have not only set examples for young girls but have also created their own statement in their fields of interest.