Tag: Indian women

Nokma: The Powerless Woman Leader

 
/ December 20, 2010

Tribal women in India’s Meghalaya become leaders, but are dominated by male relatives.

Prostitution Enforced By Tradition

 
/ September 30, 2010

Generations of women are forced into prostitution by their male relatives in the name of tradition in rural Uttar Pradesh, India

Women CelebrateFreedom Fest

 
/ September 14, 2010

Rural women in India’s Maharashtra state get to play and dance – normally considered a taboo – on Nag Panchami.

Motherhood: Who is Deciding?

 
/ July 12, 2010

Aleya Akhtara reports on a critical lack of access to maternal healthcare and family planning options amongst women in Meghalaya.