In view of oxygen emerging as a key need amid the pandemic, we've been helping strengthen related medical infrastructure across states. We've now handed over to the administration 137 concentrators in Kanyakumari, TN, in the presence of Hon'ble Minister @ManoMLA & other officials
"...please make concrete suggestions to help us create evidence-based policy for the benefit for domestic workers." Shri Bimbadhar Pradhan, IAS, Secretary-General @India_NHRC
Domestic Workers are both an outcome & a reflection of what Patriarchy does to women. While dignified wages, protection are steps in progress, the deeper question is what should be the future of this work? Where do want to see millions of women in this work in the next decade??
We're grateful to Hon'ble MP, Dr. Ravikumar (@WriterRavikumar) for his solidarity with people in need amid these tough times. Thank you, SmartAid for the support.
Our efforts to strengthen medical institutions to #SaveLives continue in full swing across states
@sndeep@Estheraman
Such important work that you and the ActionAid India team of staff and volunteers are doing Esther, and under such challenging circumstances.. respect and solidarity! Thank you!!🙏
The allegations of sexual harrasment at Chennai - KK Nagar #PSBB school by a teacher no less are horrifying and grave. This perpetrator must be held accountable and strict legal action should be taken against him. The School authorities, should take stringent action against
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As Govt of Tamil Nadu state extends lockdown for another week from today, colleagues and volunteers are hard at work reaching out to those affected & those suffering from hardships due to lack of livelihoods- trans persons, artisans and informal workers with rations
TN Govt. prepares to extend the complete lockdown for another week from May 24, colleagues and volunteers are hard at work reaching out to those affected, those suffering from hardship and hunger due to lack of livelihood-trans persons, artisans, informal
workers, etc @sndeep
Responding to the COVID-19 surge & the distress it has led to, we've started helplines in TN and Pondy to support the people in need.
For any info on COVID-19, availability of vaccinations, availability of cooked food, dry ration, and tele- counseling. @sndeep@dipalisharma02
An awareness-building drive encouraging communities to follow COVID-appropriate behavior is being done in parts of our resettlement sites in TN. On urging people to wear masks & the importance of taking the vaccine especially among the YUW community. #TogetherAgainstCOVID
'I travel 5 hours everyday from my village to the city to attend my worksite and get Rs.300/ day. Harassment is common as it is till male dominated worksite" Mitali- construction worker of Kolkata shared her challenges as #WomenWorkers on #MayDay@ActionAidIndia@smitakhanijow