Published on March 8, 2021 International Women's Day Ahmedabad: Sonal Myatra, a counsellor for 181 Abhayam helpline in Vastrapur area of Ahmedabad, was eight-month pregnant when the lockdown was announced in March last year. “I was asked by my family to take a leave as it was a very valid reason. But the spike in … Continue reading Fighting women issues and the pandemic with élan
Ahmedabad lockdown: Peace & quiet outside, unrest rocks homes
Published on April 5, 2020 AHMEDABAD: Just days into the lockdown, a Maninagar-based business couple entered into a big fight over house work and finances which resulted in wife smashing husband's laptop on the floor. The angry husband reciprocated with a resounding thappad which sent the SOS 181 women's helpline phone ringing. "The couple is … Continue reading Ahmedabad lockdown: Peace & quiet outside, unrest rocks homes
Abhayam helpline data analysis: Don’t harass thy neighbour
Published on February 12, 2020 AHMEDABAD: What does waste in an alley and suspected numbers on a husband’s phone have in common? Women from the city are calling the 181 Abhayam helpline to report both. Analysis of statistics for the women’s helpline for 2018 and 2019 reveal that neighbourhood issues have seen the greatest increase, … Continue reading Abhayam helpline data analysis: Don’t harass thy neighbour
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