Category Center for Human Dignity and Development

World Refugee Day-20 June: Solidarity with Refugees

World Refugee Day (June 20) was established by the United Nations to commemorate the millions who are forced to escape persecution and war. Since solidarity involves listening to and defending rights, solidarity as a practice means that states and societies will allocate the resources, policies, and practices necessary to protect refugees: access to asylum, welcoming the new, and ending conflict. Solidarity also requires engaging against xenophobia, making empathy more concrete, and ultimately being supportive in context.

As UNHCR’s campaign page emphasizes, solidarity means saying courageously that refugees are “not alone” and that the world will “not turn its back” on them.

English Without Privilege: Towards Linguistic Equality in India

Union Home Minister Amit Shah's statement that a day would come when those who speak in English would hang their heads in shame has met with the predictable responses pointing out English's utility as an essential link language, within India and for the globalizing world, as the language of knowledge acquisition, and as a competitive edge for India over China. Some have pointed out that English is no longer a foreign tongue; Indians have evolved an Indian version of English that is all our own.

Beti Bachao Beti Padhao 2015: Hope in Headlines or Change on Ground?

The phrase "Beti Bachao Beti Padhao" is a catchword in Hindi and literally translates as "Save the Daughter, Educate the Daughter." The term implies two fundamental steps: 'Bachao' (save) – that is, saving the girl child from pre-birth elimination and early neglect; and 'Padhao' (educate) – which implies that girls need to be educated so that they are empowered and equally integrated into society.

Children at the Margins: Rights, Law, and Conflict in India’s Fragile Regions: Protecting Children in Conflict Zones – Legal Frameworks and Governance Challenges

Aayushi Shah Introduction In a country that guarantees the right to education, health, and protection for every child, it iseasy to overlook those who live in the shadow of conflict. Children in India’s conflict-affectedregions—such as Jammu & Kashmir, parts of…

Unseen and Undermined: The Workplace Bias Divorced Women Silently Battle

Dr Mitashree Tripathy Let’s be honest—divorce still carries baggage, especially for women. It’s like an invisible label that says, “I didn’t follow the script.” And in many workplaces, that label quietly sticks. What’s worse? Most people won’t say it out…

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