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Corona Archives

Our collective is preparing for a post COVID-19 era.

Hidden Pockets Collective believes in a Sexual and Reproductive Justice framework and approaches activism with this framework. The Collective is working on  alternative approaches that aim to achieve justice, not just being legal in nature, but a lot more comprehensive whether it is technology, collaborative research, or awareness-raising. We have ensured Sexual and Reproductive Rights […]

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Campaign

History of Child Marriage in India

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 […]

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Thought Leadership

Age of Marriage for Women: 21 is a Yes while 20 is a No?

Do you remember the time in school when you first read about leaders like Gandhi getting married when he was just a child? His wife too  was a child then! Were you shocked, surprised, disgusted, or amused? When the realization dawned on you that he or his wife were the same age as you are […]