The Constitution of India guarantees equal rights to every citizen. On paper, everyone is entitled to dignity, freedom, and justice. However, the reality is very different for many sections of society. Women and LGBTQIA+ persons continue to face discrimination, control, and exclusion at multiple levels, including families, communities, workplaces, and
Atul Kumar, District Sitapur, Uttar Pradesh My journey began in 2005 when I was just 8 years old. With the aim of bringing out-of-school children into the mainstream education, PACE started a bridge course center in our village and formed a Child Rights Forum. Through this forum, I learned about
Shekhar Ulhas Parse, Pune, Maharashtra The biggest turning point in my life came when I gathered the courage to stop my mother from marrying off my younger sister. I didn’t want her to become a child bride. Because of my decision, her life was protected and she continued her education.
Akshay, Giridih, Jharkhand After completing my tenth grade, I began dreaming about my future. However, my father’s death in 2019 forced me to go away from home, working in hotels in cities like Surat and Hyderabad. One day, while returning home after my intermediate exams, I met staff members of
Pratima Baliram Jadhav Sambhajinagar, Maharashtra I have come a long way from being a child bride who faced violence and separation to now dreaming of becoming a doctor. I was married at 16 because, in my village, girls have very few opportunities to study or work. My married life was
Jinu Sam is a development professional and CSR practitioner and writes about NGOs and corporates to strengthen accountability, ethical partnerships, and measurable social impact across India. Introduction Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in India has emerged as a distinctive feature of corporate governance. The Companies Act, 2013 mandated that eligible companies
The Constitution of India guarantees equal rights to every citizen. On paper, everyone is entitled to dignity, freedom, and justice. However, the reality is very different for many sections of society. Women and LGBTQIA+ persons continue to face discrimination, control, and exclusion at multiple levels, including families, communities, workplaces, and
Atul Kumar, District Sitapur, Uttar Pradesh My journey began in 2005 when I was just 8 years old. With the aim of bringing out-of-school children into the mainstream education, PACE started a bridge course center in our village and formed a Child Rights Forum. Through this forum, I learned about
Shekhar Ulhas Parse, Pune, Maharashtra The biggest turning point in my life came when I gathered the courage to stop my mother from marrying off my younger sister. I didn’t want her to become a child bride. Because of my decision, her life was protected and she continued her education.
Akshay, Giridih, Jharkhand After completing my tenth grade, I began dreaming about my future. However, my father’s death in 2019 forced me to go away from home, working in hotels in cities like Surat and Hyderabad. One day, while returning home after my intermediate exams, I met staff members of
Pratima Baliram Jadhav Sambhajinagar, Maharashtra I have come a long way from being a child bride who faced violence and separation to now dreaming of becoming a doctor. I was married at 16 because, in my village, girls have very few opportunities to study or work. My married life was
Jinu Sam is a development professional and CSR practitioner and writes about NGOs and corporates to strengthen accountability, ethical partnerships, and measurable social impact across India. Introduction Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in India has emerged as a distinctive feature of corporate governance. The Companies Act, 2013 mandated that eligible companies
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