Sakshi

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In 1992, Sakshi entered the world of gender justice. Our involvement in two significant Public Interest Litigations—Vishakha vs. State of Rajasthan and Sakshi vs. Union of India was about shifting how our society thinks about prevention and redressal of gender-based violence. These PILs laid the foundation for the Prevention of Sexual Harassment (PoSH) Act and the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. Our commitment to gender equality extended beyond India through the Asia Pacific Advisory Forum, addressing bias in the judiciary's interpretation of gender-based laws. Sakshi spearheaded Gender Equality education for the Judiciary of five countries in the Region under the Asia Pacific Advisory Forum for Judicial Education. Our belief in the power of collaboration led us to partner with UN Women, IDH, CNH, and Mahindra Finance. We are part of programs like the Women’s Safety Accelerator Fund (WSAF), the LEAD project, the Dhan Samvaad project, and the Textile Industry Coalition (TiC). Our MoUs with the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports for the Rakshin Project by Sakshi and the Ministry of Rural Development for the KalGyani Project by Sakshi have given us a national platform. With access to 40,000 colleges and 10 crore households, we’re focusing on preventing sexual violence and building capacity around gender-based laws to promote access to justice. Since 2018, The Rakshin Project by Sakshi has reached 1,000+ colleges and 67,500+ students across India. As gender-based violence moves into digital spaces, so do we. Sakshi is now part of ACTS (Alliance for Cyber Trust and Safety), an initiative dedicated to making digital spaces safer. Three decades in, and the learning never stops. Our work has always been driven by research and community needs. We’ve transitioned from legal interventions to fostering behaviour and attitude change that will end gender-based violence among various stakeholders, including students, textile industry workers, Anganwadi workers, tea-garden workers, SHG members, Judges, and many others. We’re far from finished. With new challenges in both physical and digital spaces, shifting social norms, and the ongoing struggle against gender-based violence, our mission remains clear. We continue to focus on fostering everday equality and ending GBV for all. Thank you to everyone who has been part of this journey. Here’s to 32 years of work that’s not yet done and to the road ahead. Together, we move upwards and onwards—towards a gender-just world for all. #Sakshi32Years #OnwardsAndUpwards #EverydayEquality Smita Bharti Sanjiv Sharma Deepak Gujrati Dr. Aditi Kishore Ramya Nisal Naomi Joy Yadav Nayanika Datta Michelle Liliyan Harry

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On 14th October 2024, Sakshi, a pioneering rights-based organization in India, launched a new handbook on Gender Stereotypes, a crucial addition to its long-standing commitment to gender equality, responsible sexuality, and the prevention of gender-based violence (GBV).

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We are thrilled to celebrate the district launch and the inaugural Steering Committee meeting of the Textile Industry Coalition (TiC) in Tamil Nadu! Proudly implemented by Sakshi, on 24th October 2024. Led by the Department of Social Welfare & Women Empowerment, the Department of Handlooms, Handicrafts, Textiles & Khadi, and the Department of Labour Welfare and Skill Development, Government of Tamil Nadu, TiC is convened by UN Women and supported by partner brands H&M and Target. This coalition aims to create a safe, equitable, and inclusive work environment for women and girls. A special thanks to the distinguished dignitaries who joined us at this pivotal launch: Thirumathi Geetha Jeevan, Honorable Minister, Department of Social Welfare & Women’s Empowerment, Government of Tamil Nadu Thirumathi Kayalvizhi Selvaraj, Honorable Minister, Human Resource Management, Government of Tamil Nadu Thirumathi Jayashree Muralidharan, IAS, Secretary, Department of Social Welfare and Women Empowerment, Government of Tamil Nadu Thirumathi Amuthavalli, IAS, Secretary, Department of Handlooms, Textiles & Khadi, Government of Tamil Nadu Thirumati R.Lilly, IAS, Comissioner, Commissionerate of Social Welfare,Government of Tamil Nadu Thiru T. Christuraj, IAS, District Collector, Tirupur District, Government of Tamil Nadu Ms. Susan Ferguson, Country Representative of UN Women India Mr. Dan Seymour, Director of the Strategic Partnerships Division at UN Women We sincerely appreciate the unwavering support of all stakeholders, including brands, industry associations, CSOs, factories, and trade unions. We also extend heartfelt thanks to the Tamil Nadu community and factory members who’s resilience, dedication, and commitment to zero tolerance for Gender-Based Violence are at the heart of this coalition’s work. Your willingness to drive change fuels this initiative, empowering communities across the state to create safer, more inclusive spaces. Together, we envision a future where gender equality and safety are the norm, not the exception. #TextileIndustryCoalition #TiCLaunch #GenderEquality #SafeWorkspaces #SakshiIndia #TamilNaduTextiles #UNWomen #EmpoweringWomen Smita Bharti Deepak Gujrati Dr. Aditi Kishore Ramya Nisal Naomi Joy Yadav Michelle Liliyan Harry Nayanika Datta Susan Jane Ferguson Daniel Seymour

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