The Issue Brief on Innovative practices to address gender-based violence in the Asia Pacific region in the pandemic context summarises the innovative practices in the region to address gender-based violence. The innovative practices include services for the prevention of GBV, support services… Continue reading
“Death comes to one and all, and, the pandemic has brought pain, suffering, and death irrespective of class, caste, race, gender, sex, ethnicity and religion, etc. The haunting memories and the trauma faced by people during the pandemic tell us that this is the time for care, empathy, and kindness—toward oneself and others. And this is indeed a long haul that demands our collective strength and support.” An essay by Pakhi, a young volunteer at Sama. Continue reading
Women in poor and low-income countries face barriers to gaining access to reliable healthcare, affordable patented drugs, and life-saving essential drugs. In particular, vulnerable and marginalized women in low-income countries suffer the most because of a lack of access to healthcare… Continue reading
A webinar on Relooking local production and R&D: Why the TRIPS waiver is still relevant with Dr. Fifa A. Rehman as the key speaker, followed by the online release of the International Feminist Framework, “The Unravelling Pandemic: Envisioning our Intersectional Feminist Futures” on 17 December 2022. Continue reading
Sama is organising a state-level short course in Bihar on the issue of gender-based violence and understanding the comprehensive role of the health system towards seeking accountability. The call for applications is currently open for activists, organisations, and individuals engaging… Continue reading
Listen to a podcast on the summary of findings of Sama’s study on ‘Gender Gap in Covid-19 Vaccination in India’. The study explores the underlying reasons of the gender gap in vaccination in India, especially in rural and tribal areas. Continue reading
A summary of the intersectional feminist framework being developed by Sama to guide analysis and response to the current and future pandemics or public health emergencies. The framework is going to be released soon. Continue reading
In the absence of adequate support system, young girls grapple with diverse forms of socio-psychological problems. A creative brief drawn from self memoir and storytelling during a workshop with a group of young girls in Jharkhand, developed to further these conversations at varied levels. Continue reading
This video illustrates an intersectional feminist framework that has emerged from the current pandemic. It interrogates the pandemic and presents some of its diverse dimensions critical to public health response. The intersectional feminist framework is based on a collective and… Continue reading
Sama has co-created a short video along with community health workers, health activists, women leaders from Chhattisgarh as well as from Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand and Bihar, which provides a glimpse into the diverse, collective and creative efforts that have contributed to challenging the ground reality with regard to perspectives, information and health care access to safe abortion. Continue reading
