Category: Social Issues

Context Of the 18,179 adoptions recorded since 2019, only 1,404 concerned children with specific needs when absolutely the numbers of adoptions noticed an increase over the subsequent 5 years. Adoption in legal terms Adoption is the formal method by which Read More …

Context The Justice Hema Committee report recently exposed pervasive sexual exploitation and rights violations against women in the Malayalam film industry.  About Five years ago, the report was submitted to the Kerala government. The committee recognized at least 17 forms Read More …

Context Institutional violence, often overshadowed by more visible forms of gender-based violence, is a pervasive issue affecting millions of survivors in India. While politicians and voters play a crucial role in addressing this issue, their focus has largely been on Read More …

Context Human trafficking, particularly affecting women and children, is a grave crime that violates basic human rights. The Government of India recognizes the urgency of addressing this issue and has taken significant steps to prevent and combat human trafficking.  Understanding Read More …

Context According to the Census of India 2011, there are 9,38,348 homeless people living in urban areas across the country. This figure, while staggering, is believed to be a gross underestimation of the actual number of individuals without access to Read More …