For An Informed Ambedkar Age
Manisha Mashaal Today, when I see myself as a national leader fighting a battle against caste tyranny, when I speak about changing the oppressive system, when I’m completely engaged with the reality of the ground level, there is only one thing that my heart screams for, that is justice! Whatever happens now, we must …
Manisha Mashaal हवा के खिलाफ यहां तक… मेरा नाम मनीषा मशाल है। मैं जमीनी स्तर की जाति-विरोधी कार्यकर्ता, वक्ता और गायक हूं और फिलहाल अखिल भारतीय दलित महिला अधिकार मंच के हरियाणा राज्य की संयोजक हूं। मैं हरियाणा के एक छोटे-से गांव से हूं। आज जहां मैं हूं, वहां पहुंचने के लिए एक दलित …
Pradnya Jadhav Dalit women’s battle to survive with dignity and security is extremely challenging. Dalit Mahila Swabhiman Yatra has been initiated by All India Dalit Mahila Adhikar Manch (AIDMAM) as an attempt to bring to the notice the realities of Dalit women; it is a quest for justice. It is a broad set of …
[Via Asha Kowtal] Big. Everything about the recent assertions of Dalit women has been big. Our determined voices are getting louder and we remain committed to keep escalating. In the past year we have been in over 50 cities and over 8 countries breaking the silence on caste-based sexual violence. We have presented at …
September 9, 2014. Manisha Devi, a 28-year-old Dalit activist from Haryana, was honored with the Ambedkar Award 2014 in Vijayawada in Andhra Pradesh yesterday. The award consists of Rs 50,000 and a memento. Manisha has been a fiery and courageous activist for her family, the community, and the nation. She is the state coordinator …
Women in the World Summit panelist Asha Kowtal talks about fighting caste-based discrimination and violence tells us about her inspiration and hopes for the future Asha Kowtal, General Secretary, All India Dalit Women Rights Forum Who are you looking forward to seeing and meeting at the Summit? I thought a lot about why I’m …
Asha Kowtal My recent association with campaigns resisting violence against Dalit women has brought me in contact with several individuals, groups and organisations that represent diverse perspectives and histories. Broadly it includes groups which have been advocating ‘gender justice’ and others who have been battling the cruelty of the caste system in India. The …
[Via Asha Kowtal] All India Dalit Mahila Adhikar Manch (AIDMAM) would like to invite you for a Public Meeting on March 12, 10 – 3 pm at Jantar Mantar, New Delhi. The Dalit Women Swabhiman Yatra will culminate here in Delhi after a month long journey for self-respect and justice. The Dalit Mahila Swabhiman …
[Via Asha Kowtal] Dalit Mahila Swabhiman Yatra is yet another significant step in the independent assertions of Dalit women in India. It is a step forward for dignity. A step forward for self- respect. The fore fathers and fore mothers of our community have fought hard, despite all odds, to give us the right …