“We want young people to be engaged in the civic and public participation process. Let’s make voice, not the noise, and be the change!” said John Samuel (Regional Director of Oxfam in Asia)This quote encapsulates the entire five-day experience of Oxfam Fellows during the Induction Meeting for the Oxfam Young Leaders Fellowship…
Civic space, the arena where citizens gather to express their concerns and shape their political futures, has been a battleground. Asia has witnessed a clash between growing authoritarianism and pockets of democratic resistance. In the context of COVID-19, governments have been determined to enact vaguely worded laws that could potentially lead to…
This article will go through the main five Human Rights Principles, which are very essential to know for those who rely on user-generated content on digital platforms. It is also essential to know these principles for the coverage of religious minorities. Accuracy Journalists should always strive to get the facts right. This…
I spent 23 years of my life growing up in Chennai, India, living in the same house since I was born. My family was rife with sexist ideas and menstrual taboos. But being the eldest child, and a rebellious, feminist one at that, earned me a few accommodations. I could sleep on…
Back in middle school, I began my coding journey with a C program, but the catch was, I coded on paper. I started coding in notebooks even before I owned a computer. I completed my first notable project—an IoT device to make life easier for my farmer parents, automating water taps based…
On any given day, when a neuroqueer person has to decide on visiting a hospital, they embark on a tedious process of researching their ailment, making it their top priority. But why? From researching about the hospital and reading detailed reviews to balancing very positive and negative reviews and being overly cautious…
The concept of nationalism has seen rising significance since the second world war with its evolving understanding in postcolonial countries and modern forms of conflict. In the South Asian context particularly the concepts of nation and nationalism have been frequently analysed as underlying the political and everyday discourses. Through this article, I…
In 2023, the glaring absence of the HPV vaccine in India's National Immunization Program stands not just as a mere oversight but as a monumental failure—a testament to the colossal disregard for women's health in our supposedly progressive nation. It's more than a lack of awareness; it's a systemic neglect, a cultural blindfold…
History textbooks play an essential role in shaping the worldview and understanding of history among learners in Indian schools. However, it's arguable whether the historical narratives presented in these books give the full objective picture; they often rely on the interpretation of historians. It would not be reckless to assume that the…
In India, despite educational institutions and their stakeholders claiming equality, there remains embeddedness in a larger society and state that has yet to fully grant human rights to the queer community. As advocates for equitable education, we bear the responsibility to strive for an inclusive, conducive, and safe learning environment for all…