Organisations for Women to rely on

The statistics are always scary when it comes to the number of instances of sexual or physical violence against women in India at any given hour, day or year. There are several organisations that work towards helping women combat this constant threat of violence, and work towards making our country safer for women by initiating policy level changes and conducting awareness campaigns that aim to educate the public.

 Azad foundation
Azad foundation focusses on women who continue in abusive relationships because of their financial dependence on their husbands. The New Delhi-based organisation trains women in professions traditionally closed to them and helps them achieve financial independence.
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Bharatiya Grameen Mahila Sangh 
Bharatiya Grameen Mahila Sangh or BGMS (National Association of Rural Women India) was founded in 1955, and is a non-political and non-sectarian national organisation with branches all over India, in 14 states and union territories. It is affiliated with the Associated Country Women of the World (ACWW), the world’s largest organisation for rural women, which in turn is a consultative body for such reputed international organisations such as UNESCO, WHO, and ILO.
The goal of BGMS is the welfare, and empowerment of women and children. The organisation creates Mahila Mandals (women self-help groups) across villages in its areas, for women empowerment and education.
ICRW
ICRW carries out research that identifies barriers to economic and social stability of women and designs evidence-based plans for program designers, donors and policymakers that empower women. ICRW talks to women directly and helps their voices be heard.
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New Delhi office: 011 4664 3333
Helplinelaw.com
Launched in the year 2000, Helplinelaw.com offers online legal services. The organisation initially catered to the Indian market and then moved into the international market lawyers in 2004.

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