Multiple Patriarchies, Collectivised Struggles: An online session

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

Shifting Perspectives: Recognising GBV as a Public Health Issue

Over the years, frontline workers, community members, friends, and leaders who have participated in our workshops and short courses on gender-based violence (GBV) have developed deep reflections and strong commitments to the issue and its survivors. These insights have emerged through their sustained engagement with GBV from a feminist and gender justice perspective. Here is a glimpse of some of the most significant reflections. Continue reading

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

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

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