Publications – Sama – Resource Group for Women and Health

Health without violence: Comprehensive response to GBV

By admin Blogposts, Gender Based Violence, Our Work

We began this new year (2025) with organising a Short Course for healthcare providers on ‘Addressing Gender-based Violence as a Public Health Issue’. This was organised as a residential programme in Bhopal from January 6th to 10th in which 15 participants joined us from 10 different states. This marks a significant milestone in our efforts, as Sama has dedicated more than a decade and a half to advancing the recognition of gender-based violence (GBV) as a critical public health issue. Continue reading

“Can we hear the cuckoo’s voice?”: The unforgettable Vivaldi and the climate crisis

By admin Blogposts, Publications

As we approach the end of 2024 and the start of a new year, this blog post by our volunteer, Ragini De, cautions that we are reaching a point where experiencing distinct seasons might be a thing of the past, which is an idea she weaves through vivid descriptions and an engagement with Vivaldi’s “Four Seasons.” Continue reading

Challenging Control: The Continuing Struggle for Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights

By admin Blogposts, Our Work, Publications, Sexual and Reproductive Health

The patriarchal need to control sexuality significantly influences discussions on sexual and reproductive health rights (SRHR). Women, young girls, gender-diverse people, and disabled individuals face stigma and humiliation when seeking SRHR services, including abortion. Access to comprehensive sexuality education is restricted, increasing vulnerability to gender-based violence. India recently proposed restricting the over-the-counter selling of emergency contraceptive pills, but international laws recognize emergency contraception as a basic human right. Continue reading

People with sickle cell disease face damaging stigma

By admin Articles and Edited Volumes, Our Work, Publications, Reproductive and Disability Justice & Sickle Cell Disease

Stigma and bias erode wellbeing and exacerbate psychological harm, particularly for people from marginalised communities, especially women. Many with the disease are reluctant to reveal their status because of concerns about prejudice and criticism, often choosing to live in secrecy. Continue reading

Towards Addressing Gender Inequity and Gender-Based Violence: ASHAs

By admin Capacity Building Tools, Gender Based Violence, Our Work, Publications

Adding to the series of training modules designed for healthcare providers, titled “Towards Addressing Gender Inequity and Gender-Based Violence,” is a training module tailored for ASHAs. As front-line community health workers, ASHAs have very frequent interactions with the community. Because of their location, they are also accessible and are often a safe and initial point of contact for survivors of violence. Continue reading

Towards Addressing Gender Inequity and Gender-Based Violence: Nurses