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A gender just and egalitarian society
Empowering women to achieve equality and equity and the right to live with dignity and self-esteem
The emergence of the Women’s Movement all over the world is one of the most significant developments of the last quarter of the 20th Century. Women everywhere were beginning to perceive themselves in new ways, with a growing determination to participate in the shaping of society rather than remain its primary victims. Women of almost every culture and class have developed a new consciousness, which at this juncture of history is perhaps one of the most important forces to create political change in the world. Women are ready to set the agenda.
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In 1974 a group of middle-class citizens concerned about the deteriorating democratic and civil rights in India came together to seek the root causes for the growing poverty and to articulate the inequality and injustice in the system. Starting out to work in “squatter colonies”, with the poorest section of the capital’s population the group grew from a discussion and awareness forum to an activist organization.
Action India is going through a phase of transition. Transition brings fear, hopes, expectations and learnings. As we look back on our journey of almost five decades, we feel a sense of pride and humility. The journey forward has compelled us to revisit and understand Gender with a new perspective. From being focused on women and girls alone, we are learning to include men and boys as our partners to create a violence free environment both within and outside the homes. By creating a platform for sharing and learning, we are trying to understand and include the sexual minorities in our collective journey. What does a sense of justice mean to the survivors of domestic violence? This question brought out some very interesting insights from the grass roots. For them, it is not something abstract or harsh, not even matching the textbook version of the term. It is simple, relatable and manifests in concrete actions. Action India is committed to promoting women’s agency by engaging in meaningful discussions with them and by collectivizing them for building leadership in the communities. We are moving forward with our renewed understanding of creating a gender just society.