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
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
Over the past two years, Sama has organised workshops with community-based organisations as well as short courses for youth. These spaces were utilised to unpack gender-based violence, improve the intersectional viewpoint, and hold systems accountable. Participants from approximately 100 community-based organisations in Bihar, Jharkhand, and Odisha attended these seminars and short courses. This blog is based on the experiences of participants who attended Sama’s short courses and workshops. 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
Sweta Dash (for Sama Resource Group for Women and Health) This article explores what the Budget 2022-23 promises for mental health from a gendered perspective. In the given conversation on mental health, we adopt the lens of intersectionality to visualise… Continue reading
Reproductive justice lies at the core of the right to equal access to healthcare and maintenance of personal autonomy when it comes to decisions made about one’s own body. It is important to note that this occurs within a very patriarchal space with gendered understandings of personal autonomy and reproductive rights. An article by Keertana Kannabiran Tella. Continue reading
