Published on October 30, 2023 AHMEDABAD: A 29-year-old woman from Vejalpur called up Abhayam 181 women's helpline earlier this month to report frequent beating by her husband. "The man, a stockbroker, had lost money in a couple of deals and the family bore the brunt of the frustration. The woman initially kept mum fearing loss … Continue reading 1 domestic violence distress call every 5 mins
Fighting women issues and the pandemic with élan
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: Assault cases up 86%, domestic violence 12%
Published on March 30, 2020 AHMEDABAD: Soumya (name changed), 32, an executive with a city-based company, called the Abhayam 181 helpline when she could no longer take the verbal abuse from her husband which had been going on for a week. “She had to balance work with her domestic responsibilities. While she also works from … Continue reading Ahmedabad lockdown: Assault cases up 86%, domestic violence 12%
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
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