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Gender Justice
Oxfam India seeks to mainstream gender justice across all thematic portfolios. In addition, the Gender Justice theme of Oxfam India covers two programs: (a) Reduction of Violence Against Women, and (b) Political Empowerment of Women. The goals of two programs identified for Oxfam India are - reducing social acceptance of violence against women and; increased and effective representation of women in decision making forums in governance institutions.
Violence Against Women
Violence Against Women continues to be one of the most prevalent and least recognized human rights violations in the world. In India, this violence occurs in many forms- domestic violence, sexual assault, public humiliation/ abuse, trafficking and honor killing. One in every two women in India experience violence in their daily life. Oxfam India under its Gender Justice theme has been addressing the issue of violence against women in 13 states of the country through various programs and campaigns like ‘We Can’ campaign.
Read moreWomen's Political Empowerment
The persistent under-representation of women in political life and decision making has lead to a “democratic deficit” in India. The discrimination women face hinders them from demonstrating their full potential and excludes them from benefiting equally from development process. The processes of governance must be inclusive and participatory so that all citizens, men and women, have the opportunity to influence the institutions and policies that affect their lives.
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