Article List

AIDWA statement - on sex education in schools
30 Jun 2014
AIDWA is deeply critical of the Health Minister, Dr. Harshvardhan’s statement calling for a ban on sex education in schools.
AIDWA Press statement condemning the Railway Fare Hike
21 Jun 2014
AIDWA strongly condemns the unprecedented hike in railway fares by the BJP Government at the centre announced on June 20^th 2014 to the extent of 14.2 per cent in all classes and 6.5 per cent in the freight charges.
AIDWA condemns the move by the Modi Government to dismiss the heads, and members of autonomous institutions
20 Jun 2014
The reports that have appeared in the media about the Modi Government taking measures to ease out the heads of various institutions, including the Chairperson of the National Commission for Women, is an undemocratic act which thoroughly exposes the intention of the BJP to bring all structures within its political power.
Central Minister Shri Nihalchand Meghwal should resign immediately
19 Jun 2014
AIDWA demands immediate intervention by the Modi Government in the case of a gang rape survivor from Rajasthan, who is facing intimidation and threats because her determined struggle for justice has led to legal summons being issued to Shri Nihalchand Meghwal, Central Minister in the BJP Government.
AIDWA strongly condemns BJP Minister babulal Gaur's remark on rape.
06 Jun 2014
AIDWA strongly condemns the remark reportedly made by the Home Minister of MP, Shri Babulal Gaur on June 5^th 2014, that “rape is a social crime which depends on the man and the woman; it is sometimes right and sometimes wrong;” and that “it is not possible for any Government to ensure that rape is not committed”.
AIDWA delegation visit Badaun and met rape victims families
02 Jun 2014
An All India Democratic Women’s Associations (AIDWA) delegation comprising of Jagmati Sangwan (General Secretary ), Sehba Farooqui (Secretary) accompanied by Rajeev Shant and Banne Ali of the UP All India Agricultural Workers Union had visited Katara, Saadatganj
Joint protest demonstration at UP Bhawan against the horrific gang rape and murder of 2 teenage girls in Badaun district
31 May 2014
Various mass organizations including Democratic Teachers Front(DTF), Democratic Youth Federation of India (DYFI), Janwadi Lekhak Sangh(JLS), Janwadi Mahila Samiti(JMS), Jan Natya Manch(JNM), and Students' Federation of India (SFI) today organized a protest demonstration at UP Bhawan against the horrific gang rape and murder of 2 teenage girls in Badaun district.
AIDWA expresses deep condolences on passing away of Com. Umanath
21 May 2014
AIDWA expresses its deep grief and condoles the demise of Com. R. Umanath, on May 21^st 2014, at the age of 92, in Trichy, Tamil nadu. He was one of the great leaders of the Communist movement in India, having joined the party at the young age of 18 years.
Joint women's organisation met NCW chairperson over outrageous acts of violence on women in West Bengal
12 May 2014
A joint delegation of the All India Women’s Association (AIDWA) and National Federation of Indian Women (NFIW) met the National Commission of Women (NCW) and submitted a memorandum expressing grave concern over outrageous acts of violence on women in general and a most heinous episode of attack on Santana Mandal a 35 year old dalit agriculture woman
AIDWA condemns the attack on social activists Shabnam Hashmi
29 Apr 2014
AIDWA condemns the attack on social activists Shabnam Hashmi and Pratap Singh Negi in Rai Bareli, Yesterday by BJP workers. It indicates the intolerance and dictatorial attitude of party. How can they dare to stop others from campaigning and at the same time using abusive language against a female threatening rape. This is shocking. AIDWA demands immediate strict action against the culprits.