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Challenging menstrual taboos in rural India

Challenging menstrual taboos in rural India
30.01.2025 6

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Swapna Majumdar

A father's courageous fight against girl’s sexual assault

Despite threats and coercion, Ranjit, supported by his resilient daughter, pursued justice with unwavering courage When Ranjit took on the might of...

31.12.2024 2

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Swapna Majumdar

Witch-hunting in India: A persistent plague claiming women’s lives

Despite legal interventions, witch-hunting remains a grim reality in parts of India, targeting marginalised women In 2014, Partners for Law in...

26.12.2024 4

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Swapna Majumdar

Antimicrobial resistance: An invisible risk for women health

With AMR deaths projected to exceed 10 million annually by 2050, a gender-sensitive, intersectional approach is critical to tackling this silent...

29.11.2024 2

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Swapna Majumdar

The forgotten legacy of Odisha's unsung iron lady

Pallavi Rebbapragada unveils Nandini Satpathy's profound journey of resilience and lasting impact in her book ‘Nandini Satpathy, The Iron Lady of...

29.10.2024 3

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Swapna Majumdar

Empowering women and nourishing children: Fight against unhealthy snacks

Through innovative interventions, families can be motivated to return to nutritious home-cooked meals A couple of years ago, when CHETNA, a...

25.09.2024 2

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Swapna Majumdar

The impact of CHETNA: Saving lives and empowering communities

‘CHETNA@40-Nurturing Dreams, Empowering Destinies,’  chronicles four decades of transformative work in women's health and community empowerment...

28.08.2024 3

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Swapna Majumdar

How persistence and empathy can cure tuberculosis

Tuberculosis is a ‘curable infectious disease linked to inequities, it is therefore crucial to invest in partnerships that address these...

30.07.2024 2

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Swapna Majumdar