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

  By , ,

Sama is 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. समा ‘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

  By , ,

On the eve of this 8th March, International Women’s Day 2025, Sama is 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 समा “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

  By ,

Over the years, frontline workers, community members, friends, and leaders who have participated in Sama’s 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

We will miss you, Philo …

  By

We are writing with a heavy heart to share about the passing of Sama’s 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. 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

  By , ,

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

  By , ,

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

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

  By , , ,

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