Web Directory

» Department of Women and Child Development
   A Government of India site on Women development programmes in India, women empowerment and national policies.
   http://wcd.nic.in/

» Domestic Violence Bill
   Read about the new legislation which protects Indian woman from acts of domestic violence.
   http://www.hinduonnet.com/thehindu/2001/12/07/stories/2001120700631300.htm

» Empowerment of Indian Women
   Women's property rights in India and the empowerment of Indian Women.
   http://www.ambedkar.org/bss/Towardsthe.htm

» Manushi
   A non-commercial journal about women and society in India. Includes articles on civil liberties, human rights issues, interviews, historical pieces, film and book reviews, fiction, poetry, and responses from readers.
   http://www.indiatogether.org/manushi/

» Memsaab.com
   News and chat oriented toward Indian women.
   http://www.memsaab.com

» Narika
   Provides information, support and referrals for victims of domestic violence and abuse in South Asian countries including India.
   http://www.narika.org/

» News and Issues
   Contains the latest News and issues which affect the lives of Indian women.
   http://www.evesindia.com

» Rural Women
   Read about the occupation, education, policies and programmes for women of rural India.
   http://www.fao.org/sd/WPdirect/WPre0108.htm

» SEWA
   NGO organisation of poor, self-employed women workers to ensure their rights.
   http://www.sewa.org/

» Sarojini Naidu Prize
   Details and pictures of the annual award for best journalistic reporting on women in local democracy promoted by the Hunger Project.
   http://www.thp.org/snp

» Sitagita.com
   Contains information of interest for woman about home management, career options, parenting, relationship and lifestyle.
   http://www.sitagita.com/

» Statistical Data on Women
   Provides statistical facts and figures on women in India.
   http://www.indiawomenstat.com/

» Stree Mukti Sanghatana
   The mission and activities of the apolitical, autonomous, voluntary organisation working towards the upliftment of women in Maharashtra.
   http://www.streemuktisanghatana.org/

» Swadhina
   A voluntary organisation dedicated to women and children.
   http://www.swadhina.org/

» The National Commission For Women
   Government body for protecting and promoting the interests of women. Covers dowry issues, female foeticide, child marriage, sexual harassment, legal advice and help.
   http://ncw.nic.in/

» Women's Writing and Censorship
   Read about the issue of gender-based censorship and a report on the Gender and Censorship Project in India.
   http://www.wworld.org/programs/regions/india.htm

» Working Women's Forum
   About the mass movement of Indian women workers to reverse the oppressions of caste, class and gender.
   http://www.workingwomensforum.org