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Kajri – Voices OfLonely Women

 
/ September 13, 2010

Folk music ‘Kajri’ provides glimpses into the lives of ordinary women in rural India.

Video Volunteers Founding Director traveling to Japan to be honored as an “Outstanding Young Person”...

 
/ September 13, 2010

New York and Goa, India, Sept 13, 2010: Jessica Mayberry, head of Video Volunteers, the international media organization empowering the voices of the world’s unheard communities, will speak at the Junior Chamber International Osaka’s Peace Conference of Youth on Wednesday, Sept 15th. She is one of six NGO leaders from...

Himalaya Celebrates Shepherds’ Return

 
/ September 10, 2010

Andudi or Butter festival of Uttarakhand state is a celebration of the Shepherds’ homecoming by their community.

Justice EludesTortured Woman

 
/ September 9, 2010

Dalit woman and victim of domestic violence awaits justice in Karauli, Rajasthan.

Weavers Need A Helping Hand

 
/ September 8, 2010

The weaving tradition of Lotha Naga tribals is becoming rare as young generation stays away from it.

Women GainPolitical Clout

 
/ September 7, 2010

Reservation of 50% seats in village councils has generated excitement among women in Himachal Pradesh to be a decision maker.

Tradition VictimisesHaryana Women

 
/ September 6, 2010

In a shocking tradition, women in rural Haryana are forced to walk barefoot for 12 days to mourn a death in the family while men can wear shoes.

Govt DestroysTribals’ Livelihood

 
/ September 3, 2010

Indiscriminate felling of trees by government robs poor tribals in India’s Chattisgarh of their sole livelihood: Collecting ‘Tendu’ leaves