16 years after enactment of the Domestic Violence Law, women still lack enough support systems. Protection officers under law are also difficult to locate.
Women and young girls found themselves sharply alienated, and even faced more violence, during the harsh lockdowns triggered by the pandemic. Findings from a recent study.
Can women claim an equal right in their ancestral property? Even if they have received jewellery and dowry? What does the law say? We asked advocates V S Jothi Lakshmi and N Lalithaa.
Home-based workers in Delhi are engaged in various trades: from hand embroidery to manufacturing, packaging and more. But COVID has shut down most of the factories in the city that provided work for them.
The pandemic has made pregnancy a particularly tumultuous time for mothers-to-be and new moms. But there’s no reason to panic — here’s what to expect and follow during the various stages.
The pandemic has led many men to recognise the unpaid labour that women undertake to run a household. Here’s a take on why the unequal distribution of work must end.
The coronavirus lockdown has led to a sharp rise in instances of domestic abuse across India. What is the reason for such a spike in cases and how can the sufferer seek help in these difficult times? We spoke to Dr Lata Hemchand to understand the problem through a psychologist’s lens.
