I found a sister in my brother today. I happened to see two sisters discussing periods, and it struck me that, being an older sister to a younger brother, I had never had that conversation with him. So, I decided to talk to him about […]
Chapter 4 – Joh School mei Boring Waale Hote hai Voh Periods? Read More »
“Great power comes with great responsibility.” Franklin D. Roosevelt Our team embarked on yet another crucial mission – a Child Sexual Abuse (CSA) prevention and awareness session in one of the major cities of India. Another NGO invited us for a two-day workshop in a
Our team had a session at a school led by Drishti, who gave her contact number to students after the workshop. After more than a month, she received a call from one of the girls in that class who wanted to tell her about an
Having delved into the concepts of gender and sexuality in our previous blogs, we’ve uncovered that these terms go far beyond mere labels—they represent fundamental aspects of human identity, shaping how individuals experience and express themselves. With this understanding, it’s now time to shift focus
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In the first part of this blog series, we explored the foundational aspects of gender, uncovering its internal, social, and physical components while addressing common misconceptions and the biases individuals often face. Now, in this second part, we turn our attention to understanding sexuality and
Understanding Sexuality and Gender: Exploring Identity Beyond Labels Read More »
After so long, I was really happy to attend a family marriage, but nonetheless, I didn’t know it had something else coming. While I was just sitting and enjoying my food, a few little cousins of mine came up to me saying “Didi, ek waiter
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The answer to what it means to be male or female may be easy with simple explanations, but to construct gender is both complex and vast. It has been said that there can exist as many genders as there are human beings (Bernstein, 2019). That
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You’ve probably heard that there are only two genders—does that sound right to you?While this is a common belief, it’s actually a misconception. In reality, gender is a complex and diverse spectrum. Today, many more such myths and misconceptions circulate regarding gender identity. These falsehoods
Breaking Down 15 Gender Identity Myths: What You Need to Know Read More »
Not every success story starts with a bang. The BSTI team’s journey to fight against child sexual abuse in Delhi is a testament to that. From facing setbacks to experiencing slow, steady growth, their path was paved with sheer determination. Ms. Tanmay Anand’s (Delhi team
Dark Shadows in the city – Unveiling Child Sexual Abuse in Delhi Read More »
This blog provides a structured layout for grade-appropriate learning skills to prevent child sexual abuse. A great guideline for parents and teachers
How to teach your child the skills to prevent Child Sexual Abuse? Read More »
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