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SUPPORT WOMEN IN AFGHANISTAN AND OPPOSE IMPERIALISM
23 Aug 2021
The All India Democratic Women’s Association (AIDWA) sees the recent developments in Afghanistan as a major loss of face for the coalition led by US Imperialism active in the geo-politics of the region for several decades. Developments in the aftermath of withdrawal of American forces have resulted in the rapid takeover almost of the entire country by the Taliban, a regressive and socially conservative political force. The Taliban has declared an ‘Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan’ and given the assurance that women’s rights will be respected, but only within the framework of the Shariat law.
AIDWA Welcomes Recognition of Marital Rape as Grounds for Divorce by Kerala HC
10 Aug 2021
AIDWA DEMANDS STERN ACTION AGAINST ACCUSED INTHE DELHI GANG RAPE
07 Aug 2021
The All India Democratic Women’s Association (AIDWA) expresses its shock at the brutal gang rape of a 9 year old Dalit girl, followed by her forced cremation by the perpetrators in Purana Nangal village of the Delhi Cantonment area on 1 August 2021.
AIDWA's RESPONSE ON THE CONSULTATIVE DOCUMENT ON REGULATION OF MICROFINANCE
29 Jul 2021
Women's groups and Civil society Memorandum on the UTTAR PRADESH POPULATION (CONTROL, STABILIZATION AND WELFARE) BILL, 2021
20 Jul 2021
To

The President of India

Respected Shri Ramnath Kovind ji,

We, the undersigned women, women's organisations, health networks,academics, health and legal rights activists, and concerned individuals, express our dismay, concern, and protest at the proposed Draft Uttar Pradesh (UP) Population Control, Stabilisation and Welfare Bill, 2021, which forms part of its Population Policy 2021-2030. The Draft Bill was made public on 11 July 2021.
AIDWA Condemns Authoritarian Take-over of Lakshadweep Stands with the People of Lakshadweep and Aisha Sultana
14 Jul 2021
The All India Democratic Women’s Association (AIDWA) expresses grave concern over the suppression of dissent in Lakshwadeep and booking of the young film maker, Aisha Sultana under the Sedition Act.
AIDWA Deplores Sexual Abuse and Hatred Spread Against Muslim Women in Social Media
14 Jul 2021
The All India Democratic Women’s Association (AIDWA) strongly deplores the concerted attempts at targeting Muslim women in the social media with the explicit aim of intimidating and harming them.
AIDWA STATEMENT AGAINST UP GOVERNMENT DRAFT POPULATION CONTROL BILL
14 Jul 2021
The All India Democratic Women’s Association (AIDWA) expresses grave concern over the Draft Uttar Pradesh Population Control, Stabilisation and Welfare Bill, 2021 which forms part of its Population Policy 2021-2030. The Draft was made public on 11 July, 2021. The D
AIDWA Condemns the Institutional Murder of Fr. Stan Swamy Demands Immediate Release of All Political and Human Rights Activists
06 Jul 2021
The All India Democratic Women’s Association (AIDWA) is deeply distressed by the passing of Father Stan Swamy. He spent his life fighting for the upliftment of the tribal community in Jharkhand.
Press Statement - The Tarun Tejpal Judgement
02 Jun 2021
The TarunTejpal Judgement: Press Release