Illustration by Lina Habib Dabbar The frenzy of the FIFA World Cup 2022 had only just settled down when the news about the demise of Edson Arantes do Nascimento, aka Pelé, made headlines. It didn’t take long for football fans to flood social media platforms…

Illustration – Meroo Seth  Girls’ rights and their violations have captured global headlines, leading to campaigns, slogans and advocacy across countries. Yet, the loudest and boldest voices bringing the world’s attention to these issues are those of firebrand teenage crusaders. With #GirlsMatters, we aim to…

National Girl Child Day is a day marked to raise awareness among the masses about the rights, issues and policies enveloping India’s girls. Initiated in the year 2008, this day has seen over a decade of celebration, studded with campaigns, statistic reveals, passing of bills…

Photo – Anindito Mukherjee / Reuters Educate a girl, educate a nation. Succinct, sound, and striking. This phrase packs in the sentiment of education for the girl child just right. Yet, the implementation of this profound phrase is far from simple. While India vehemently promotes…

Illustration – New York Times (Used for representational purposes only) Rescue by RCI’s vigilant outreach members On a sweltering afternoon of October 2022, a bewildered Tanya wandered alone through the chaotic Katpadi Railway Station. The 17-year-old held a desperate look in her eyes, seeking help…

Photo – Indian Express  Currently present in nine Indian states, Warrior Moms is a rapidly burgeoning collective of mothers, who are at the forefront of protecting the basic human right of breathing clean air. This breed of new-age moms strives to safeguard the health of…