Sama is organizing a webinar on ‘ Technology facilitated Gender-based Violence’ (TfGBV) on the 20th of April 2023, at 5 pm. Through this webinar, we hope to begin a critical conversation on Technology facilitated Gender-based violence as a step toward strengthening our understanding of TfGBV. Continue reading
“Examining the Contested Political and Economic Landscape of Assisted Reproductive Technology and Surrogacy Regulations in India” explores some of the critical discussions emerging after the passing of the Assisted Reproductive Technology (Regulation) Act and Surrogacy (Regulation) Act, 2021. The article stresses the strengthening of cross movement collective action and upholding of reproductive rights and justice for all individuals. Continue reading
Sama Resource Group for Women and Health is organising a talk titled ‘Working hope: How ASHAs mediate between their communities and the health system’ on the 24th of March, 2023 at 5pm IST. Our speaker is Vrinda Marwah, Assistant Professor in the Department of Sociology at the University of South Florida. Continue reading
“The Unravelling Pandemic: Envisioning our Intersectional Feminist Futures” is an intersectional feminist framework prepared by Sama as a response to current and possible future pandemics or public health emergencies. Based on the experiences, knowledge, and lived realities of people from all walks of life grappling with the pandemic, the framework is intended to be a reference guide for policy planning, advocacy, and solidarity. Continue reading
Navigating the Legal Landscape of Surrogacy in India: An Overview of Regulations and Guidelines. An infographic illuminating the trajectory of legal regulation of Surrogacy in India. This infographic provides a chronological overview of the key regulations and guidelines related to surrogacy in India. Continue reading
An Issue Brief summarising the innovative practices to address gender-based violence in the Asia Pacific region in the pandemic context. 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
