Women issues

Lucknow, May 31 The daughter of a prominent businessman in Lucknow has lodged a complaint with the police that her husband, mother-in-law and brother-in-law had been torturing her and demanding a dowry of Rs 30 crore. DCP Central Zone, Aparna...

In the decades prior to the landmark Supreme Court decision Roe v. Wade in 1973, women went to extreme measures to access abortions. While some, typically those who were wealthier, could convince licensed doctors to perform the procedure, many women had no choice but to partake in illegal abortions. In those illicit situations, the quality of care was extremely uneven and could lead to disastrous consequences. Other women resorted to self-abortions, the most notable tactic being coat hanger-

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4 illustrations for Refinery 29's social media campaign regarding mental health issues.

When some people see oppression in the world, they stay silent, wondering what they can do about it. Others, however, stand up and say something. These ...

Experts share restorative solutions to calm the mind and body.

“this is important”

This is an issue that deserves more than passive head-nodding. This organization breaks down the ways violence against women perpetuates itself as well as how we can all play a role in stopping it. Share if you think we can do better than agree violence against women is bad.

When pro-life supporters threaten to come to a pro-choice march, where do we draw the line, as feminists?

Everyone must have experienced the situation of violence in relationship once. It destroys you internally and put worst impact on your relationship. Few tips to stop relationship violence.