Born to Fight: The Lifelong Struggle of Women for Safety in India

Born to Fight: The Lifelong Struggle of Women for Safety in India

From birth to old age, Indian women fight daily battles against abuse, harassment, and systemic failure. This blog explores every stage of that journey and demands urgent legal reform. New Delhi [India], April 10: India has always celebrated the feminine force—be it Durga, Lakshmi, or Saraswati—but when it comes to real women, the safety, dignity, […] The post Born to Fight: The Lifelong Struggle of Women for Safety in India appeared first on Up…

Women domestic workers fight sexual harassment

Sexual harassment is often a normalised feature of work life for women domestic workers in India. For some, it begins at the gates of housing societies, where male security guards, gardeners, and car cleaners promise to help them find jobs in exchange for sexual favours. And it continues inside employers’ homes, where other forms of sexual manipulation come into effect. Marginalised by caste, religion, and poverty, these workers are unable to pr…