V. Kalyani
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.