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Indian acid attack survivors walk the ramps of NYFW and LFW

Indian acid attack survivors walk the ramps of NYFW and LFW

September 19, 2016

Acid attack survivors Reshma and Laxmi caught the attention of the world last week with their debuts at the New York Fashion Week (NYFW) and London Fashion Week (LFW) respectively, bringing the issue of acid attack to the fore.

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Low-caste Dalits in India protest against oppression

Low-caste Dalits in India protest against oppression

August 3, 2016

A Dalit youth who consumed poison in protest against thrashing of men from his community in Una, Gujarat, died on Sunday, intensifying the anger of thousands of others who vowed not to take away the carcasses of dead animals till the atrocities by the self-proclaimed cow protecto...

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Six Pack Band, un groupe transgenre indien

Six Pack Band, un groupe transgenre indien

July 19, 2016

« Hum Hain Happy », une reprise en hindi de la chanson à succès « Happy » de l'américain Pharell Williams, lancée dans le cadre d’une campagne de sensibilisation autour de la communauté transgenre, par le groupe musical indien Six Pack Band, a connu un grand succès en...

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Another violent wave in Bangladesh

Another violent wave in Bangladesh

June 20, 2016

Bangladesh is captured in an upsurge of violence against the religious minorities, following a series of attacks on secular bloggers, activists and intellectuals, that began last year. The recent execution of a Hindu priest, however, has triggered new absurdity in the country.

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International Day against Homophobia and Transphobia

International Day against Homophobia and Transphobia

May 18, 2016

Even as the world observes International Day against Homophobia and Transphobia on May 17, the third genders are not yet fully accepted by the society and face constant harassment and exploitation. Though countries across the globe celebrate International Day against Homophobia a...

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India at UNESCO

India at UNESCO

March 14, 2016

On the occasion of International Women’s Day 2016, on March 8, India seeks to prioritise girls’ education, also a UNESCO niche activity, through a slew of schemes. All of these schemes seek to transition the country to a more equitable and inclusive trajectory in pursuit of t...

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L’Inde à l’Unesco

L’Inde à l’Unesco

March 14, 2016

L’éducation des filles est une priorité pour l’Inde, à travers une série de programmes publics destinés à assurer la transition du pays vers une trajectoire plus équitable et inclusive. Et tendre aussi vers les derniers objectifs de développement durable (SDG 4) d...

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Sikh Welfare and Awareness Team

Sikh Welfare and Awareness Team

March 11, 2016

The Sikh Welfare and Awareness Team (S.W.A.T.), which was started by the Sikh community residing in London, runs a S.W.A.T. van in the capital city of England that supplies food and other essentials to homeless people in London. The Sikh Welfare and Awareness Team was established...

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Sikh Welfare and Awareness Team

Sikh Welfare and Awareness Team

March 11, 2016

The Sikh Welfare and Awareness Team (S.W.A.T.), which was started by the Sikh community residing in London, runs a S.W.A.T. van in the capital city of England that supplies food and other essentials to homeless people in London. The Sikh Welfare and Awareness Team was established...

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India at UNESCO

India at UNESCO

March 8, 2016

On the occasion of International Women’s Day 2016, on March 8, India seeks to prioritise girls’ education, also a UNESCO niche activity, through a slew of schemes. All of these schemes seek to transition the country to a more equitable and inclusive trajectory in pursuit of t...

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India at UNESCO

India at UNESCO

March 8, 2016

On the occasion of International Women’s Day 2016, on March 8, India seeks to prioritise girls’ education, also a UNESCO niche activity, through a slew of schemes. All of these schemes seek to transition the country to a more equitable and inclusive trajectory in purs...

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Jeune jury “Generation Kplus”

Jeune jury “Generation Kplus”

February 22, 2016

Au Festival du film de Berlin, les membres du jeune jury de la section Generation Kplus ont décerné l’Ours de cristal du meilleur film au long métrage Malayalam “Ottaal” (Le piège), réalisé par le cinéaste indien Jayaraj Rajasekharan Nair. Son scénario e...

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