Sunday in a metro…
I barely ever sleep beyond 10 am on any day, even a holiday. I have this mental clock which starts ticking at 8 am and I cannot peacefully sleep beyond that but my lazy body refuses to budge and that is how I end up slouching on the bed an extra 2 hours. This luxury […]Read more
How much longer do we wait?
By the end of 2013, over half of the 3.7 million Bangladeshi women between 20 and 24 were married before they were 18 We have been talking about gender equality for decades, but even in 2014, women are subject to social, political, and economic inequalities that reinforce their [...]Read more
Don’t Blame It On Me
“You’re not allowed to leave the home after 8 p.m.” her father shouted the words at her. They hit her like a sharp blade. “But why?” she asked desperately, even though in her heart, she knew the answer. “Because you’re a girl and this city is unsafe for girls at night.” His [...]Read more
The Bystander Reaction Campaign
This Bystander Reaction Campaign was part of the Stop Street Harassment Week Activity in Connaught Place, New Delhi on 30th March 2014 We kickstarted our campaign with the enthusiasm and hopes of all our friends who came to our support in this campaign. We were excited [...]Read more
Parks
Parks are where butterflies flutter, flowers bloom, children play, runners sweat and elders take a stroll. Blue sky as a roof, green grass beneath, parks personify freedom. However what happens when in this space a girl child is gazed at, not for her innocence but for her raised [...]Read more
The night is not ours (yet)
The night. It is not ours, ladies, and it is not because of the lack of street lights. Rather, it is not ours because of the men who feel that they may call out to us on the streets, that our asses look nice or that our breasts look juicy. Only of course, in the […]Read more
Volunteer – Sophie Tran
I’m an advocate for Safecity because the organization’s mission touches me in a very sensitive and personal level. I am deeply inspired by Safecity’s work, all of the volunteers in different parts of the world who are continuously generous to help. But most [...]Read more
Volunteer – Meghna Gandhi
It’s true that both men and women face difficulties and must overcome obstacles in their lives. But throughout history—in every country of the world—women and girls face additional obstacles and discrimination solely because of their gender. This is why I decided to spend [...]Read more