Hidden Pockets Collective Trust, in collaboration with the Center for Reproductive Rights, recently conducted a two-week campaign in India dedicated to the crucial issue of decriminalizing adolescent sexuality. The campaign meticulously addressed the lack of discourse around adolescent sexuality in Indian society. It centered on two primary objectives: raising awareness and advocating for comprehensive sexuality […]
Our colleague Athira was sexually harassed 2 days back on July, 2023 while returning from a protest in Bangalore. The rider was a driver on Rapido app and misbehaved with her. Athira was shocked and shaken but did not deter her from going public about what happened to her. She took this to social media, […]
Hidden Pockets Collective with a joint effort with Development Consortium launched a campaign in Bihar, ‘Ab Aap Safe Hein’ in 2021, targeting young people as well as healthcare workers, aimed to improve the understanding of clinical and legal aspects of abortion and to empower young people in rural India, by raising awareness of their rights […]
The International Day of Action for Women’s Health is observed on 28 May every year by women and health groups across the world to spread awareness about their health and rights. This day aims to promote awareness on issues linked to women’s health and well-being, such as sexual and reproductive health and rights, in the context […]
Adolescence is the phase of life between childhood and adulthood. It is a unique stage of human development and a critical period for setting the foundation for optimal health. Adolescents grow rapidly in terms of their physical, cognitive, and psychological development. This has an impact on how individuals feel, think, make decisions, and interact with others. […]
ആർത്തവത്തെ കുറിച്ചുള്ള മിഥ്യാധാരണകൾ സാമൂഹിക-സാംസ്കാരിക ജീവിതത്തിന്റെ പല വശങ്ങളിൽ നിന്നും സ്ത്രീകളെ ഒഴിവാക്കുന്നു. പല സമൂഹങ്ങളിലും ആർത്തവത്തെക്കുറിച്ചുള്ള അത്തരം വിലക്കുകൾ പെൺകുട്ടികളെയും സ്ത്രീകളുടെയും മാനസികാവസ്ഥയെയും ജീവിതശൈലിയെയും പ്രധാനമായും ആരോഗ്യത്തെയും ബാധിക്കുന്നു. ആർത്തവത്തെക്കുറിച്ചുള്ള സാമൂഹിക-സാംസ്കാരിക ഭ്രഷ്ടുകളും വിശ്വാസങ്ങളും പെൺകുട്ടികളുടെ വിജ്ഞാന നിലവാരവും പ്രായപൂർത്തി, ആർത്തവം, പ്രത്യുൽപാദന ആരോഗ്യം എന്നിവയെക്കുറിച്ചുള്ള ധാരണകളും കൂടുതൽ സങ്കീർണ്ണമാക്കുന്നു. അതിനാൽ, ഈ പ്രശ്നങ്ങളെ നേരിടുന്നതിന് നയപരമായ സമീപനം പിന്തുടരേണ്ടതുണ്ട്. കേരളത്തിൽ പ്രചാരത്തിലുള്ള ആർത്തവ സംബന്ധിയായ കെട്ടുകഥകൾ, സ്ത്രീകളുടെ ജീവിതത്തിൽ അവ ചെലുത്തുന്ന സ്വാധീനം, ഈ […]
Hidden Pockets Collective organised a tweetathon on the latest MTP (Amendment) Bill 2020 with Pratigya Campaign, The YP Foundation, Asia Safe Abortion Partnership (ASAP), Development Consortium, Akshita Nagpal (Independent Journalist), and Menaka Rao (Independent Journalist) on 7th April 2021. Read the complete conversation here.
Child marriage is a violation of children’s rights that exposes them to crime, exploitation, and abuse. Both girls and boys are affected by child marriage, but girls are disproportionately affected. A girl who is married as a child is more likely to drop out of school, not work, and not contribute to her society. She […]
Your personal information is highly important. Most areas of life require you to be able to show who you are, from applying for a home loan to obtaining a passport. Stolen identities can jeopardise daily activities and harm your reputation, both personally and professionally. As a result, it’s important to safeguard your personal information online. […]
The grasp of domestic violence perpetrators has tightened in times of the pandemic in India. Abuse victims are distanced from their regular support systems making it difficult for them to call out for help. On 24 March 2020, the Prime Minister of India announced a nationwide lockdown to contain the spread of the Novel Coronavirus. […]
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