Category Archives: International Women’s Day

Tokenism – Our only expertise

Posted on March 20, 2013 by Guest Blogger

Today’s Guest Blogger Anisha Padhee is a feminist and a women’s rights activist. She has worked with corporates and grassroots organizations, and currently spends her time thinking and writing about gender and other issues. In this article she cynically yet … Continue reading →

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Enough Is Enough: UN Women Message for International Women’s Day 2013

Posted on March 12, 2013 by Shweta Krishnan

ASAP’s Asst. Coordinator Dr. Shilpa Shroff is in New York City this month attending the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW). She has endorsed the  Joint Statement  issued on International Women’s day on behalf of ASAP! We are proud to share … Continue reading →

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It’s International Women’s Day: March 8, 2013

Posted on March 8, 2013 by Shweta Krishnan

Not all women have the same story to tell. Their experiences are different, and so are their reproductive needs.  Join ASAP this Women’s Day, and walk in the shoes of women whose needs have become marginalized.   Women’s Day Special: Reproductive Needs Of Marginalized Women  … Continue reading →

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The Female Immigrant: What Are Her Reproductive Rights

Posted on March 8, 2013 by Shweta Krishnan

Globalization has not lead to the outsourcing of jobs as we saw in yesterday’s blog, but it has in fact increased opportunities for people to travel abroad for work. While a smaller percentage of these men and women travel abroad … Continue reading →

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Two Sides Of The Same Coin? Independence and Injustice in Globalized Times

Posted on March 7, 2013 by Shweta Krishnan

Cheap labour is globalization’s best friend. Follow the flow of cash across the world: and you know that investors are looking to get more done for less, at huge profits. This has encouraged two very prominent trends in the job … Continue reading →

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