Article List

On The Resignation Of MoS External Affairs M J AKBAR
20 Oct 2018
The public outcry in the country and demand for resignation by organisations like AIDWA regarding the sexual harassment charges against him has forced Mr M.J. Akbar to resign from his position as Minister of State for External Affairs on the evening of October 17, 2018.
Statement on Implementation of Sabarimala Judgement
16 Oct 2018
The All India Democratic Women’s Association (AIDWA) strongly condemns the efforts of BJP-RSS backed right wing groups to create a communal frenzy against the implementation of the orders of the Honourable Supreme Court in the Sabarimala Case. The Court upheld the equal right of women to worship at the temple under Article 25 of the Constitution. However, ever since the judgement the RSS and its affiliated organisations have attacked the Supreme Court and the LDF Government which has respected the Supreme Court judgment.
AIDWA demands resignation of M J Akbar
11 Oct 2018
The All India Democratic Women’s Association (AIDWA) demands the immediate resignation of the Minister of State for External Affairs, M J Akbar against whom many complaints of molestation, sexual assault and harassment have been made.
AIDWA demands justice for victims of sexual assault and harassment
10 Oct 2018
AIDWA expresses its deep outrage over the sexual abuse and trauma that a number of women in the field of media have suffered. Some of them have broken their silence recently and come out with shocking complaints of sexual harassment and assault against leading media personalities. It salutes the brave women who have come forth to challenge the prevailing patriarchal norms which indict the victim rather than the perpetrator in such cases.
AIDWA Strongly Condemns Murderous Attacks On Pankhudi Pathak And Maria Alam In Aligarh
09 Oct 2018
The All India Democratic Women’s Association (AIDWA) expresses shock at the blatant use of terror tactics and attempts of a murderous assault on Pankhudi Pathak and Maria Alam by Bajrang Dal goons in the presence of police personnel in Aligarh. It expresses concern at the break down of law and order in Uttar Pradesh under the Yogi government. Repression is let loose on organisations and individuals who are fighting for justice and raising their voice against growing attacks on the minority community.
AIDWA Welcomes SC Judgement Recognizing Women's Equal Right To Places Of Worship
28 Sep 2018
AIDWA welcomes the Judgement of the Supreme Court in the Sabarimala case which has allowed the entry of women of all ages into the temple.
AIDWA Welcomes Outlawing Of Adultery
27 Sep 2018
The All India Democratic Women’s Association (AIDWA) welcomes the Supreme Court judgement holding Section497 of the IPC (Adultery) unconstitutional and striking it down.
AIDWA strongly protests against the promulgation of ordinance on Triple Talaq
20 Sep 2018
AIDWA expresses its strong protest over the promulgation of the Triple Talaq ordinance by the Central Government on September 19th 2018. The ordinance is an attempt to undermine the democratic process since many organizations, including AIDWA , had demanded that the Muslim women ( Protection of Rights on Marriage) Bill 2017, pending in the Rajya Sabha, should be referred to a Select Committee for further discussion and debate before being brought in as a law.
AIDWA Statement On The 498A Supreme Court Judgement
15 Sep 2018
AIDWA welcomes the SC judgement on Section 498A IPC to the extent that it does away with the constitution of Family Welfare Committees ordered by the SC in the Rajesh Sharma case.These committees were meant to look into and examine all cases of domestic abuse and harassment for dowry under 498A IPC before an FIR could be registered. The SC has rightly held that the constitution of such committees and giving them powers is erroneous and impermissible and not in accordance with the law.
AIDWA Welcomes Sc Judgement On Decriminalisation Of IPC 377
06 Sep 2018
AIDWA welcomes the historic and path breaking Supreme Court judgment in the Navtej Singh Johar case which decriminalizes consensual sex between adults in the LGBTQ community and amongst others. This judgment in effect legally recognizes homosexuality and whittles down a 158-year-old colonial law which led to immense suffering and discrimination against the LGBTQ community. Section 377 in the Indian Penal Code referred to unnatural offences and punished“carnal intercourse against the order of nature” with any man, woman or animal, with ten years of imprisonment.