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Fisher women selling dried fish in Mumbai
Infrastructure

Mumbai’s oldest dry fish market struggles to retain its distinct identity

December 9, 2022 Hepzi Anthony

The dried fish market of Andheri might be the oldest, but its inhabitants, the Kolis, are fighting to stand their ground amidst rapid development.

woman drying fish by the beach
Environment

Livelihoods under severe stress as climate change impacts Mumbai’s dried fish sector

November 23, 2022 Hepzi Anthony

Fisherpeople involved in dry fish trade demand compensation on the lines granted to farmers who face regular climate change problems.

women walking in the rain in mumbai
Society

Discussion: Ensuring women’s safety in Mumbai

November 16, 2022 Eshan Kalyanikar

At a panel hosted by Citizen Matters Mumbai, a researcher, a legal expert, an activist and a police official weighed in on how to ensure women’s safety in Mumbai.

Sexual violence is a systemic issue
Society

“Not even offered a glass of water”: A sexual violence survivor speaks out

October 18, 2022 News Desk

A personal account of a sexual violence survivor who tried to report the incident to Mumbai Police, but was mistreated throughout.

young indian woman
Economy

Skill India initiative in Kandivali is helping women become financially independent

March 17, 2022 Radha Puranik

A Skill India initiative is helping bridge employment gaps for women in Mumbai. But the question remains as to how such programmes can be scaled up.

art piece with three women fighting for their right to protection
Civic

Explainer: How women can file domestic violence cases in Mumbai

February 11, 2022 Anagha Sawant

Domestic violence cases in Mumbai have risen. To protect themselves, women require a comprehensive understanding of legal procedure.

After labour, women take care of the mother of the child
Health

Are expecting mothers being forced into C-section deliveries?

December 6, 2021 Cheryll Pereira

A rise in childbirth through C-section surgeries in Mumbai begs to be examined, as in many cases these appear to be quite unnecessary.

painting of girls football team of Parcham Collective
Society

Sports ground for women’s football inaugurated by Parcham Collective

October 21, 2021 Radha Puranik

A new sports ground in Mumbra was inaugurated by Parcham Collective with a wall painting event that was contributed to by artists, activists and political leaders

sketch of Mumbai's fish market, displaying Koli women and their conversations
Infrastructure

Mumbai’s Kolis fight to (re)claim their home

October 11, 2021 Saachi DSouza

An archival project by two artists is building a repository of Koli history and contemporary traditions, challenging their erasure from the city

Illustrated image by artist Marva M for Feminism In India, as part of a curatorial project to design images for sexual violence stories that are not graphic in nature. Group of women are drawn as protesting sexual violence.
Society

Is Mumbai really safe for its women? Data suggests otherwise

October 4, 2021 Saachi DSouza

An NCRB report records the highest numbers of sexual crimes against women and minors in Mumbai. The latest is the rape and death of a Dalit woman.

Society

‘Mumbai taught me to dream big and be relentless at it’

March 29, 2021 Shinu Ramachandran

How a woman who moved from Pune to Mumbai, experienced the city.

Health

Effects of Urbanisation: A look at marginalised women’s mental health

December 14, 2020 Malathi Rai

Urbanisation affects women’s mental health in various ways. It is tougher for women from marginalised sections of the society. Here’s how.

Society

How anti-CAA NRC protests changed the lives of Mumbai’s women

October 19, 2020 Santoshee Gulabkali Mishra

Coming out on the streets to claim their rights has permanently changed the women. Here’s how.

Society

How graffiti art is paving the way for women empowerment and social change

February 21, 2020 Jahanvi J

Missing the safety of studios, graffiti involves scaling tall buildings, working long nights, and often secretly, with the risk of getting caught by cops. Nevertheless, using graffiti as a tool of protest, female artists in our cities are breaking stereotypes.


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