In 1979, a group of students and teachers founded Pennurimai Iyakkam as a movement to help underprivileged women secure justice. Today, it is one of Chennai’s best-known women’s groups and at the forefront of the fight for women’s rights with a membership base in thousands.
Counseling and dialogue, agitation and legal remedies are Pennurimai Iyakkam’s three-phase strategy for empowering women. The organisation strives to bring about social change by fighting for women’s rights; conducting campaigns and demonstrations to protest against discrimination/ violence against women; providing counseling facilities for oppressed women; and facilitating access to legal recourse.
A key component of its struggle for women’s rights includes efforts to secure basic rights and services for women living in slums such as housing, water and health.
On the occasion of International Women Human Rights Defenders Day, 2009, The Prajnya Trust takes great pride in recognising Pennurimai Iyakkam’s work for social justice and women’s human rights.
Chennai
November 27, 2009
Showing posts with label defenders of women's rights. Show all posts
Showing posts with label defenders of women's rights. Show all posts
Monday, December 28, 2009
Celebrating Defenders of Women's Rights: Citations: FORWORD
Forum for Women’s Rights and Development (FORWORD) was started by Shiamala Baby in 1992, to help women reclaim their sense of identity and dignity. The founder of FORWORD, Shiamala Baby, herself survived domestic violence and has dedicated her life to help other women fight for their rights.
FORWORD works for a holistic, ‘abundant’ life for women. They provide informal education for women, life skills education programmes which are open to men and women and also conduct general awareness programs on the equality of women. FORWORD also provides counseling, undertakes advocacy and conducts regular seminars and workshops on domestic violence.
FORWORD provides informal education through coaching classes for children of disadvantaged women. Through these sessions, they impart a sense of ecological responsibility and social justice.
On the occasion of International Women Human Rights Defenders Day, 2009, The Prajnya Trust takes great pride in recognising FORWORD’s work for social justice and women’s human rights.
Chennai
November 27, 2009
FORWORD works for a holistic, ‘abundant’ life for women. They provide informal education for women, life skills education programmes which are open to men and women and also conduct general awareness programs on the equality of women. FORWORD also provides counseling, undertakes advocacy and conducts regular seminars and workshops on domestic violence.
FORWORD provides informal education through coaching classes for children of disadvantaged women. Through these sessions, they impart a sense of ecological responsibility and social justice.
On the occasion of International Women Human Rights Defenders Day, 2009, The Prajnya Trust takes great pride in recognising FORWORD’s work for social justice and women’s human rights.
Chennai
November 27, 2009
Celebrating Defenders of Women's Rights: Citations: FASA
A case of sexual harassment in a Chennai educational institution motivated Sarah Matthew to establish FASA, as the Feminist Association for Social Action is better-known.
FASA is primarily an advocacy organisation. In its early years, FASA was active in mobilising public opinion on the issue of sexual harassment and initiating efforts to bring about transformation in legal provisions on domestic violence.
FASA continues to organise workshops to educate women on their legal options, especially in cases of domestic violence and sexual harassment. They offer advice on how to access information and take legal recourse.
In addition, FASA provides vocational training to rural women to help them augment their incomes. FASA also reaches out to young women in rural areas through the ‘Selvi’ project for personality development.
On the occasion of International Women Human Rights Defenders Day, 2009, The Prajnya Trust takes great pride in recognising FASA’s work for social justice and women’s human rights.
Chennai
November 27, 2009
FASA is primarily an advocacy organisation. In its early years, FASA was active in mobilising public opinion on the issue of sexual harassment and initiating efforts to bring about transformation in legal provisions on domestic violence.
FASA continues to organise workshops to educate women on their legal options, especially in cases of domestic violence and sexual harassment. They offer advice on how to access information and take legal recourse.
In addition, FASA provides vocational training to rural women to help them augment their incomes. FASA also reaches out to young women in rural areas through the ‘Selvi’ project for personality development.
On the occasion of International Women Human Rights Defenders Day, 2009, The Prajnya Trust takes great pride in recognising FASA’s work for social justice and women’s human rights.
Chennai
November 27, 2009
Celebrating Defenders of Women's Rights: Citations: CWDR
Centre for Women’s Development and Research (CWDR) was started in 1993 by three women activists who felt the need for a platform to help address the problems of women in the unorganised sector.
What started out as an organization working in five Thiruvanmiyur slums to impart human rights training has gradually grown into the voice of numerous women domestic workers across Chennai.
‘Manushi’ and ‘Snehidhi’ are CWDR’s initiatives for women domestic workers and adolescent girls in slums. These initiatives offer counselling, leadership training, awareness of gender issues, education and training in life skills. Improving the lives of single women is a significant element of CWDR’s agenda.
Advocacy and lobbying with the government form a large component of CWDR’s work. They also impart leadership training to women in panchayats and ward members. CWDR has been pivotal in getting domestic workers appointed to the Tamil Nadu Domestic Workers Welfare Board.
On the occasion of International Women Human Rights Defenders Day, 2009, The Prajnya Trust takes great pride in recognising CWDR for its work for social justice and women’s human rights.
Chennai
November 27, 2009
What started out as an organization working in five Thiruvanmiyur slums to impart human rights training has gradually grown into the voice of numerous women domestic workers across Chennai.
‘Manushi’ and ‘Snehidhi’ are CWDR’s initiatives for women domestic workers and adolescent girls in slums. These initiatives offer counselling, leadership training, awareness of gender issues, education and training in life skills. Improving the lives of single women is a significant element of CWDR’s agenda.
Advocacy and lobbying with the government form a large component of CWDR’s work. They also impart leadership training to women in panchayats and ward members. CWDR has been pivotal in getting domestic workers appointed to the Tamil Nadu Domestic Workers Welfare Board.
On the occasion of International Women Human Rights Defenders Day, 2009, The Prajnya Trust takes great pride in recognising CWDR for its work for social justice and women’s human rights.
Chennai
November 27, 2009
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