Category: Announcements

Multiple Patriarchies, Collective Struggles: Gender Justice, Laws and Perspectives

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We are organising another sharing space on ‘Multiple Patriarchies, Collective Struggles: Gender Justice, Laws and Perspectives’ with prominent human rights lawyer and legal research expert Mangla Verma as the speaker at 3:00 PM on 12 March 2025. हम ‘अनेक पितृसत्ता, एकत्रित संघर्ष: जेंडर न्याय, कानून और परिप्रेक्ष्य’पर एक और साझा सत्र का आयोजन कर रही है 12 मार्च 2025 को दोपहर 3:oo बजे । इस सत्र में, हम एक प्रमुख मानवाधिकार वकील और कानूनी शोध विशेषज्ञ मंगला वर्मा से सुनेंगे । Continue reading

Multiple Patriarchies, Collectivised Struggles: An online session

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On the eve of this 8th March, International Women’s Day 2025, we are organising a sharing space on “Multiple Patriarchies, Collectivised Struggles.” In this online session, Dr. Ayshwarya will share with us her perspectives on gender, sexuality, violence, and sexual and reproductive health rights. इस 8 मार्च, अंतरराष्ट्रीय महिला दिवस 2025 की पूर्व संध्या पर हम “अनेक पितृसत्ता, एकत्रित संघर्ष”- एक साझा सत्र का आयोजन कर रहे हैं। यहाँ हम डॉक्टर ऐश्वर्या से जेंडर, यौनिकता, हिंसा और यौन व प्रजनन स्वास्थ्य अधिकारों पर उनके दृष्टिकोण के बारे में सुनेंगे। Continue reading

We will miss you, Philo …

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We are writing with a heavy heart to share about the passing of our dear and long-time friend, guide, and co-traveller, Philomena Vincent. Philo—as many of us called her—was a co-founder and a current board member of Sama – Resource Group for Women and Health. She passed away on the night of 16 January 2025. We remember and hold dear her wise reflections, her commitment, steadfast support to Sama and her heartwarming smile. Continue reading

Webinar: Racial and Structural Disparities in Health: Rights, Treatment, and Care for People with SCD

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As part of a series of consultations and webinars on Sickle Cell Disease (SCD), Sama is organising its third webinar titled, “Racial and Structural Disparities in Health: Rights, Treatment, and Care for People with Sickle Cell Disease” on Tuesday, the 7th of January, 2025, between 05:00 PM and 07:00 PM (IST). Register Now! Continue reading

Short Course on Addressing GBV as a Public Health Concern

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To address gender-based violence (GBV) as a public health concern, Sama is organising a short course for healthcare professionals, medical officers, medical students, and residents. The aim is to enhance current perspectives and capacities, preparedness, and responses so as to be able to address these challenges effectively. The short course will be hosted in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, between 6 and 10 January 2025. APPLY NOW! Continue reading

Webinar: Screen to Treat or Stigmatise?: Ethical Dilemmas, Reproductive Governance, and Genetic Blood ‘Disorders’

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As part of a series of consultations and webinars on “Interrogating SCD as a public health, reproductive justice, and disability justice issue,” Sama is organising its second webinar titled, “Screen to Treat or Stigmatise?: Ethical Dilemmas, Reproductive Governance, and Genetic Blood ‘Disorders’” on Friday, the 30th of August, 2024, at 05:30 PM to 07:30 PM (IST). Continue reading