Blog
Explore stories, insights, and reflections from across the YWCA movement. Our blog brings together voices that speak on gender equality, social justice, health, youth empowerment, and more — offering perspectives that inform, inspire, and spark change.
Keep Calm and Get Tested
Y-Team
This blog post raises awareness about HIV/AIDS, addressing common myths, facts, and preventive measures. It highlights the importance of early testing and education, especially among youth, and discusses the heightened vulnerability of girls and marginalized groups. The piece also introduces the 'Keep Calm and Get Tested' campaign, encouraging open dialogue and proactive health checks.
Right To Equal Representation Of Women in Parliament
Y-Team
This blog post discusses the critical need for equal representation of women in India's Parliament and state legislatures. It highlights the current underrepresentation, the benefits of increased female participation in governance, and the positive impacts observed in other nations that have implemented quotas. The article advocates for legislative measures to ensure gender parity in political decision-making processes.
Violence Against Women
Dr. Shakuntala David
This blog post delves into the pervasive issue of violence against women in our society, highlighting its various forms-from domestic abuse to societal discrimination. It references biblical accounts to underscore the historical gravity of such acts and emphasizes the urgent need for awareness and action to protect and empower women in contemporary society.
Girls Not Brides - A Rights Based Issue
Y-Team
This blog post explores the detrimental effects of child marriage, highlighting its impact on girls' education, health, and safety. It discusses the underlying reasons for the persistence of child marriage and outlines the legal framework established by the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, 2006. The post also introduces the 'Girls Not Brides' initiative and suggests ways in which YWCA members can contribute to ending this harmful practice.