Dr. Leela Dube, pioneering scholar of women's studies and feminist anthropology Photographer Mukul Dube. Photograph shared with Prajnya by Dr. Vibhuti Patel.
Dr. Leela Dube (1923-2012)
Anjum Zamrooda Habib, Srinagar, February 4, 2011 "Anjum Zamrooda Habib is part of a human rights organization in Kashmir and is seen here protesting for the rights of women in Kashmir. These protests took place after two girls from Sopore were killed by unknown gunmen in Kashmir. She also preaches Islam among the Muslim women community. She... Continue Reading →
A woman who sells food outside Kathmandu, Nepal. "On the way to Jiri, outskirts of Kathmandu City, a place for trekkers to begin their journey." Photo submitted by Arun Budhathoki.
Looking forward?
Contributor Lokendra Singh Kot (Bhopal)
Photo submitted by Lokendra Singh Kot (Bhopal).
Shanta bai, "woman of substance," (based in Mumbai) is nothing short of an entrepreneur, who has spent her life combining domestic service with micro-enterprises that include a taxi service. She has raised her children and helped raise her grandchildren well, and ensured they have access to better opportunities than she did. Her work and life... Continue Reading →
"This photo was taken during the Joy Of Giving Week in 2010. Along with Ms .Malathi, trustee of Tanker foundation, we visited 5 orphanages and fed 650 orphan children. The above photo shows me with the kids of the Seva Samaj orphanage in Chennai. " Submitted by K. Nandhini Santhala Dinesh, Director Of DSIN Technology... Continue Reading →
Aideu Handique, the first heroine of Assamese cinema. Photo submitted by Nilim Dutta.
Potter in Beldaur panchayat, Khagaria, 28.1.2011. "Many female artisans, indulge in pottery work to establish an alternative and local source of livelihood for existence." Photo contributed by Eklavya Prasad.
Deepa Malik, wheelchair bound athelete and ATV car rallyist, 13.09.09, Ahmednagar. Photo submitted by Ashish Verma.
Deepali Dharmadhikari, two-wheeler mechanic, 15.09.09, Pune. Photo submitted by Ashish Verma.
Firdaus Sheikh, stunt biker, 17.01.10, Pune. Photo submitted by Ashish Verma.
Jhabua district, Madhya Pradesh, India. Photo submitted by Lokendra Singh Kot (Bhopal).
Weaver in Thimpu, Bhutan, in September 2007 (Photo contributed by Abeer Hoque)
Woman chopping vegetables out in the open in Tangail, Bangladesh , in April 2007 (Photo contributed by Abeer Hoque)
Woman weeding at Qutb Minar, New Delhi, in August 2007 (photo contributed by Abeer Hoque)
Vendor, with child, in Thimpu, Bhutan, in September 2007 (Photograph contributed by Abeer Hoque)
Taking a break from construction work in Hyderabad, India, in December 2006 (Photo contributed by Abeer Hoque)
Women’s movement for peace
Women's peace rally, 2002 in the aftermath of the Gujarat riots. Contributor: Vibhuti Patel
“Daughter of Maharashtra”
Dr. Vibhuti Patel conferring the Daughter of Maharashtra Award on ms. Manisha Gupte, Director, MASUM, at the Naari Samata Manch, Pune, 5 April, 2009.
‘Daughter is not for slaughter’
Panel on declining sex ratio at World Social Forum, 2004. Contributor: Vibhuti Patel.
Sakti workshop on women and empowerment
C.P Sujaya releasing a book on discourse on women and empowerment, edited by Vibhuti Patel, at the Sakthi workshop, Bangalore, 2009. Contributor: Vibhuti Patel
Writing on women and law
Dr. Vibhuti Patel releasing a book on women and law, at the silver jubilee function, Naari Samata Manch, Pune, 2009. Contributor, Vibhuti Patel.
Gender policy budgeters and planners
Training women elected representatives for gender budget planning, Ahmedabad 2003.
Women’s empowerment – roundtable, 2003
Organised by Maharashtra State Commission of Women and University of Mumbai, 28-29 November 2003. Contributed by Vibhuti Patel.
Peace activists
Peace rally in solidarity with survivors of communal carnage in Gujarat, 2002. Contributor: Vibhuti Patel
