March 13, 2026

Ep 72| Beyond the Statutes: Strengthening the Pillars of Women’s Safety in India

INTRODUCTION & RATIONALE As India approaches International Women’s Day, public discourse often revisits the legal architecture designed to protect women, including laws addressing domestic violence, sexual harassment, trafficking, and workplace discrimination. Over the past two decades, legislative reform has expanded […]
January 7, 2026
OSC Report

A Comparative Study of One Stop Centres (OSCs) in Kerala, Telangana, and Andhra Pradesh

This report evaluates the implementation of the One Stop Centre (OSC) scheme in Kerala, Telangana, and Andhra Pradesh. Established as a cornerstone initiative under the Nirbhaya Fund, the OSC scheme is designed to provide integrated support to survivors of violence […]
October 23, 2025

Online Crimes Against Women in India: Deepfakes, Doxxing, and Digital Abuse

Technology has proved to be a double-edged sword, especially in the context of violence against women and girls (VAWG). The National Cybercrime Reporting Portal (NCRP) reported a 118.4% rise in online crimes (22,188 in 2020 to 48,475 in 2024) against […]
October 15, 2025

Response to Domestic Violence in the U.S. -Emerging Practices and Promising Models

The work to end domestic violence in the U.S. started in the 1970s by survivors and advocates as a grassroots movement rooted in communities. Initially referred to as the Battered Women’s Movement because of its focus, it has made significant […]
October 3, 2025

The Silent Crisis: Domestic Violence, Gender Norms, and Institutional Gaps in Kerala

Kerala presents a striking paradox. Despite being one of India’s most progressive states with the highest literacy levels, a female labour force participation of 46%, and women outnumbering men in higher education enrollment, domestic violence remains pervasive. According to the […]
September 29, 2025

Strengthening India’s Response to Violence Against Women (VAW): Insights from the U.S.

U.S. models of law, coordination, and survivor support in combating violence against women, and examining how India can strengthen its response to VAW. Violence against women (VAW) remains a deeply entrenched issue worldwide. While India has made significant legal and […]
October 21, 2024

Strengthening Institutional Mechanisms Combating Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG)

#CombatingVAWG #EndVAWG The Declaration on the Elimination of Violence Against Women (1993) defines Violence Against Women as “any act of gender-based violence that results in, or is likely to result in, physical, sexual, or mental harm or suffering to women, […]