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Sonal Kellogg

The fallout of ban on Hijab in schools and colleges likely to have long-term effect

It will affect Muslim women's education and push minorities backwards forced to take regressive steps
Neelam Jeena

Cases of gang rapes and violence against women on the rise in India

Northern states of Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan and Bihar have higher incidences of rape cases reported year after year
LIFENEWS

The Tejpal Judgement Legitimises Shaming and Bullying of Sexual Assault Survivors: NWMI

This is a critique by Network of Women in Media India (NWMI) on the recent judgement order in the rape case in which the founder of Tehelka, Tarun Tejpal was acquitted.
LIFENEWS

An effective reintegration program is the need of the hour for rescued children

Opinion piece by Anubha Jain, a writer who is also a joint secretary of Rajasthan Chamber of Commerce and Industry
LIFENEWS

Talking to the Abuser: How Restorative Justice and Nonviolent Communication can help in the process of healing from sexual abuse

Sonal Sheth who is passionate about helping people address their everyday conflicts or differences through dialogue writes about the benefits of Non-Violent Communication and Restorative Justice. संवाद culture is her organisation where she offers trainings and facilitations to individuals, organisations, juveniles and schools.
LIFENEWS

Government decision that Childline 1098 calls will be answered by police personnel cause concern

Ministry of Home Affairs will now be in-charge of the administration of national children helpline instead of Ministry of Women and Child Development so calls will not be answered by social workers as has been done till now. The Co-founder of HAQ- Centre for Child Rights BHARTI ALI shares her views on the decision

The fallout of ban on Hijab in schools and colleges likely to have long-term effect

Cases of gang rapes and violence against women on the rise in India

The Tejpal Judgement Legitimises Shaming and Bullying of Sexual Assault Survivors: NWMI

An effective reintegration program is the need of the hour for rescued children

Talking to the Abuser: How Restorative Justice and Nonviolent Communication can help in the process of healing from sexual abuse

Government decision that Childline 1098 calls will be answered by police personnel cause concern