Women

See also:

• Regional: Asia: India: Society and Culture: Issues: Dowry  (2)
• Regional: Asia: India: Society and Culture: Issues: Sati  (7)
• Regional: Asia: Society and Culture: Women  (1)

Department of Women and Child Development - - A Government of India site on Women development programmes in India, women empowerment and national policies.

Domestic Violence Bill - - Read about the new legislation which protects Indian woman from acts of domestic violence.

Empowerment of Indian Women - - Women's property rights in India and the empowerment of Indian Women.

Indo-Aryan Hindu Societies - - About the role and history of Indian women in the Aryan Hindu society.

Ladies Circle India - - A non-political and non-sectarian organization made up of the wives of members of round table. Information on activities, objectives, events, and membership.

Manushi - - A non-commercial journal about women and society in India. Includes articles on civil liberties, human rights issues, interviews, historical pieces, film and book reviews, fiction, poetry, and responses from readers.

Memsaab.com - - News and chat oriented toward Indian women.

Narika - - Provides information, support and referrals for victims of domestic violence and abuse in South Asian countries including India.

The National Commission For Women - - A press information bureau report by the Government of India on the setting up of the commission in 1992.

The National Commission For Women - - Government body for protecting and promoting the interests of women. Covers dowry issues, female foeticide, child marriage, sexual harassment, legal advice and help.

News and Issues - - Contains the latest News and issues which affect the lives of Indian women.

Rural Women - - Read about the occupation, education, policies and programmes for women of rural India.

Sarojini Naidu Prize - - Details and pictures of the annual award for best journalistic reporting on women in local democracy promoted by the Hunger Project.

SEWA - - NGO organisation of poor, self-employed women workers to ensure their rights.

Sitagita.com - - Contains information of interest for woman about home management, career options, parenting, relationship and lifestyle.

Statistical Data on Women - - Provides statistical facts and figures on women in India.

Stree Mukti Sanghatana - - The mission and activities of the apolitical, autonomous, voluntary organisation working towards the upliftment of women in Maharashtra.

Swadhina - - A voluntary organisation dedicated to women and children.

Women's Writing and Censorship - - Read about the issue of gender-based censorship and a report on the Gender and Censorship Project in India.

Working Women's Forum - - About the mass movement of Indian women workers to reverse the oppressions of caste, class and gender.