The National Federation of Indian Women (Bharatiya Mahila Federation) recently celebrated its 70th anniversary. On this occasion, a discussion on the subject – “From the release of rapists to the struggle of the wrestlers – challenges facing the women’s movement” was organized that drew participants from across the country.
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Wrestlers’ protest at Jantar Mantar wins overwhelming support
Renowned wrestlers, including Olympic medallists and Commonwealth champions, have been protesting at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar since April 23. They have accused Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief and BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, of sexual harassment of the women wrestlers.
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Enthusiastic rally in Delhi to mark International Women’s Day
Hundreds of women activists from nearly 20 organisations as well as individual activists, school and university students, cultural activists, lawyers, nurses, teachers, homemakers and women from diverse professions participated in a spirited International Women’s Day rally at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi on March 8, 2020.
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