On October 7th, 2023, Golf Green in Jadavpur was abuzz with excitement as Civilian Welfare Foundation presented “Parijat,” a unified theatre production that captivated audiences . This remarkable performance not only showcased the incredible talent of its cast but also highlighted the foundation’s mission by telling the inspiring story of Parijat, a trans woman, and …
In many regions like Siuri, tribal children face systemic discrimination that prevents them from accessing education alongside their peers. Stigmatized for their traditional lifestyles, these children are often marginalized, left out of the school system, and denied opportunities for a brighter future. Recognizing this injustice, the government, in collaboration with CWF, initiated an impactful theatre …
In the heart of Pyarabaagan, the community deeply affected by the tragic rape and murder of a female doctor from RG Kar Hospital, the residents and children felt a profound urge to make their voices heard. As the CWF team continued their regular classes for the slum children, conversations about the case permeated their lessons, …
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Trans people have existed across all classes, races and castes. But their recognition has always come at a cost, with an added struggle. From access to social equality, social rights, education, jobs and so on, the trans community has always been deprived, particularly in the field of jobs. trans people have always had difficulties, faced discrimination from binary individuals.
The Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act of 2016, read the RPWD Act ensures that persons with disabilities get what they deserve. It replaced the older legislation of 1995, aligning itself with global standards outlined in the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD). What makes this Act particularly special is its expanded definition of disabilities. The
revised framework now explicitly recognizes twenty-one specified conditions, underscoring the diverse challenges individuals may encounter. It places emphasizes on upholding the rights of people with disabilities, particularly in the realms of education, employment, healthcare, and overall accessibility.
October always holds a special place in the heart of every Bengali. It heralds the beginning of Durga Puja- the biggest festival for the Bengalis. For us, this October was very special and eventful as well.
Two performances of Unified Theatre was staged in October. The first one was part of an inter-school theatre competition, which took place near Jiraat, a small town in Hooghly. Ours was the only unified theatre roup, including both children with and without disabilities. The theatre, named ‘Lohori’ was based on the story of a young girl from a coastal village in Bengal and her struggle for her and the other girls of their village for their Right to Education. Our performance not only garnered a lot of applause, but our lead character also got awarded as the ‘Best Actor’.
On 7th April around 60 athletes with both upper and lower limb disabilities from 6 different districts of West Bengal came together to participate in the first State Multiple Disability Football Tournament. This was organized by Civilian Welfare Foundation in collaboration with TMC Ward No. 95, Sudhamta Foundation India and Five Mad Men. The six participating districts were Kolkata, North 24 Parganas, Purulia, Malda, Hooghly and Birbhum.
On 7th April around 60 athletes with both upper and lower limb disabilities from 6 different districts of West Bengal came together to participate in the first State Multiple Disability Football Tournament. This was organized by Civilian Welfare Foundation in collaboration with TMC Ward No. 95, Sudhamta Foundation India and Five Mad Men. The six participating districts were Kolkata, North 24 Parganas, Purulia, Malda, Hooghly and Birbhum.
Despite June being hailed as the Pride Month, issues of gender and sexual minorities extend beyond it. One such raging current issues is that of marriage equality. In recent times, decriminalisation of Section 377 of the Indian Penal Code by the Supreme Court in 2018 was one historic step towards equal rights for the LGBTQIA+ community. But India is yet to legalise same sex marriages in spite of several petitions in the past.
