At present, in India, companies are funding different projects, vital for social and cultural dev... more At present, in India, companies are funding different projects, vital for social and cultural development, in order to meet the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) norms. West Bengal, in the eastern part of India, has a deeply rooted culture and a rich archaeological heritage. It is a hub of tribal cultures. Along with the urbanization process there is a need to sustain our culture, societal values and preserve our cultural heritage, particularly when these parameters are changing rapidly. The present paper aims at highlighting the role of the corporate sectors in the preservation of archaeological and cultural heritage with the help of the newly adopted CSR principle.
This work is published under the responsibility of the Secretary-General of the OECD. The opinion... more This work is published under the responsibility of the Secretary-General of the OECD. The opinions expressed and arguments employed herein do not necessarily reflect the official views of the OECD or of the governments of its member countries or those of the European Union. This document and any map included herein are without prejudice to the status or sovereignty over any territory, to the delimitation of international frontiers and boundaries and to the name of any territory, city, or area.
The Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005, (PWDVA) is a special civil law aimed at... more The Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005, (PWDVA) is a special civil law aimed at effective protection of the rights of women guaranteed under the Constitution who are victims of violence of any kind occurring within the family. 26 October 2016 marked the tenth anniversary of the enforcement of the PWDVA. The chapter examines the trajectory of legal developments that culminated in the enactment of the PWDVA as well as the gaps in the legal regime that the enactment of this law sought to overcome. Tracing the history of the women’s rights movement and its engagement with equality and violence against women, the author details the sustained campaign, spanning nearly a decade, by the Indian women’s movement, the drafting of the PWDVA by Lawyers Collective in consultation with the women’s movement and the challenges in its enactment.
Compilation of frameworks to monitor and evaluate the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence ... more Compilation of frameworks to monitor and evaluate the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 (India)
An expert paper prepared for UNDAW to examine legislative approaches adopted in India to address ... more An expert paper prepared for UNDAW to examine legislative approaches adopted in India to address harmful practices
This paper seeks to analyse the nexus between violence against women, HIV vulnerability and legal... more This paper seeks to analyse the nexus between violence against women, HIV vulnerability and legal regimes, based on the understanding that disease vulnerability is a complex amalgam of socio-medical factor
This short research study presents findings from an analysis of court documents maintained in 60 ... more This short research study presents findings from an analysis of court documents maintained in 60 rape cases in Bangladesh and argues for reform in methods of collecting medical evidence.
This study reviews legislation used to address violence against women in Lao PDR to assess compli... more This study reviews legislation used to address violence against women in Lao PDR to assess compliance with international human rights standards and recommend appropriate law reform measures.
UN Women is the UN organization dedicated to gender equality and the empowerment of women. A glob... more UN Women is the UN organization dedicated to gender equality and the empowerment of women. A global champion for women and girls, UN Women was established to accelerate progress on meeting their needs worldwide. UN Women supports Member States in setting global standards for achieving gender equality, and works with governments and civil society to design the laws, policies, programmes and services required to implement these standards. UN Women stands behind women's equal participation in all aspects of life, focusing on the following five priority areas: increasing women's leadership and participation; ending violence against women; engaging women in all aspects of peace and security processes; enhancing women's economic empowerment; and making gender equality central to national development planning and budgeting. UN Women also coordinates and promotes the UN system's work in advancing gender equality.
At present, in India, companies are funding different projects, vital for social and cultural dev... more At present, in India, companies are funding different projects, vital for social and cultural development, in order to meet the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) norms. West Bengal, in the eastern part of India, has a deeply rooted culture and a rich archaeological heritage. It is a hub of tribal cultures. Along with the urbanization process there is a need to sustain our culture, societal values and preserve our cultural heritage, particularly when these parameters are changing rapidly. The present paper aims at highlighting the role of the corporate sectors in the preservation of archaeological and cultural heritage with the help of the newly adopted CSR principle.
This work is published under the responsibility of the Secretary-General of the OECD. The opinion... more This work is published under the responsibility of the Secretary-General of the OECD. The opinions expressed and arguments employed herein do not necessarily reflect the official views of the OECD or of the governments of its member countries or those of the European Union. This document and any map included herein are without prejudice to the status or sovereignty over any territory, to the delimitation of international frontiers and boundaries and to the name of any territory, city, or area.
The Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005, (PWDVA) is a special civil law aimed at... more The Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005, (PWDVA) is a special civil law aimed at effective protection of the rights of women guaranteed under the Constitution who are victims of violence of any kind occurring within the family. 26 October 2016 marked the tenth anniversary of the enforcement of the PWDVA. The chapter examines the trajectory of legal developments that culminated in the enactment of the PWDVA as well as the gaps in the legal regime that the enactment of this law sought to overcome. Tracing the history of the women’s rights movement and its engagement with equality and violence against women, the author details the sustained campaign, spanning nearly a decade, by the Indian women’s movement, the drafting of the PWDVA by Lawyers Collective in consultation with the women’s movement and the challenges in its enactment.
Compilation of frameworks to monitor and evaluate the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence ... more Compilation of frameworks to monitor and evaluate the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 (India)
An expert paper prepared for UNDAW to examine legislative approaches adopted in India to address ... more An expert paper prepared for UNDAW to examine legislative approaches adopted in India to address harmful practices
This paper seeks to analyse the nexus between violence against women, HIV vulnerability and legal... more This paper seeks to analyse the nexus between violence against women, HIV vulnerability and legal regimes, based on the understanding that disease vulnerability is a complex amalgam of socio-medical factor
This short research study presents findings from an analysis of court documents maintained in 60 ... more This short research study presents findings from an analysis of court documents maintained in 60 rape cases in Bangladesh and argues for reform in methods of collecting medical evidence.
This study reviews legislation used to address violence against women in Lao PDR to assess compli... more This study reviews legislation used to address violence against women in Lao PDR to assess compliance with international human rights standards and recommend appropriate law reform measures.
UN Women is the UN organization dedicated to gender equality and the empowerment of women. A glob... more UN Women is the UN organization dedicated to gender equality and the empowerment of women. A global champion for women and girls, UN Women was established to accelerate progress on meeting their needs worldwide. UN Women supports Member States in setting global standards for achieving gender equality, and works with governments and civil society to design the laws, policies, programmes and services required to implement these standards. UN Women stands behind women's equal participation in all aspects of life, focusing on the following five priority areas: increasing women's leadership and participation; ending violence against women; engaging women in all aspects of peace and security processes; enhancing women's economic empowerment; and making gender equality central to national development planning and budgeting. UN Women also coordinates and promotes the UN system's work in advancing gender equality.
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that disease vulnerability is a complex amalgam of socio-medical factor
that disease vulnerability is a complex amalgam of socio-medical factor