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Striving for a “just, free and equitable society” by combating human trafficking, slavery and child labour: Shakti Vahini – Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Orissa & West Bengal
Shakti Vahini visions, aspires and strives for Just, Free and Equitable society. We consider it a duty of every citizen to have social concerns and strive for the progress and development of society. In our efforts and struggle to achieve … Continue reading
Posted in Accountability, Central region – Central Zonal Council, Childhood and children, Community facilities, Constitution and Supreme Court, Eastern region – Eastern Zonal Council, Figures, census and other statistics, Gandhian social movement, Government of India, Modernity, Names and communities, Organizations, Particularly vulnerable tribal group (PVTG), Press snippets, Quotes, Rural poverty, Southern region – Southern Zonal Council, Success story, Tips, Women
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A constitution which guarantees: “The State shall not discriminate against any citizen” – The Sovereign Republic of India
Did the Constitution of India borrow ideas and many of its stand out features from the constitutions of other countries? Yes, after intense scrutiny, it turns out that our founding fathers liberally chose what features to embed into our Constitution … Continue reading
Posted in Accountability, Adivasi / Adibasi, Commentary, Constitution and Supreme Court, Customs, Democracy, Economy and development, Gandhian social movement, Government of India, History, Misconceptions, Modernity, Press snippets, Quotes, Rights of Indigenous Peoples, Scheduled Tribe (ST), Success story, Worship and rituals
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Video | Dungri Latar (At the foothills): In quest of “a life beyond the world of quarry” – West Bengal
On the occasion of World Indigenous People’s Day on 9th August, I present the song ‘Ḍuṅgri Latar’ (At the foothills) that talks about the struggle and plight of Muni (name changed), a 14 years old girl, the third generation member … Continue reading
Posted in Childhood and children, Eastern region – Eastern Zonal Council, Economy and development, Modernity, Music and dance, Names and communities, Quotes, Rural poverty, Storytelling, Video resources - external
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In search of best practice: How to protect society’s most vulnerable persons from human trafficking – United Nations & Walk Free Foundation
What is trafficking in persons? | Read the full article here >> Broadly, trafficking is the exploitation of people, most often for sexual exploitation or forced labour. The different elements are captured within the UN ‘Protocol to Prevent, Suppress and … Continue reading
Posted in Activities, Figures, census and other statistics, Misconceptions, Modernity, Organizations, Quotes, Rural poverty
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“Democracy and caste system can’t go hand in hand”: Paying attention to the enforcement of India’s 1989 act to prevent the commission of offences of atrocities against members of SCs and STs (Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes)
Hardly anyone seems to have paid attention to India’s dismal showing at the UN Human Rights Council’s universal periodical review when the latter alleged that India is “all words, no action” on working against caste and related discrimination. The allegations … Continue reading →