On the first day of the workshop, the room was quiet. Women sat carefully beside one another, many unsure of how much they should speak, what they should reveal, or whether they could trust the space around them. Conversations were hesitant. Eye contact was brief. Some participants remained silent for hours. But something powerful happened during introductions. Participants were asked not only to share their present names, but also the names they were called during childhood. Soon, everyone...

On April 26, 2025, Empower People organized a meeting of the State executive of survivors collective in Israna, Panipat, Haryana, under its Activating Survivor's Advocacy Program (ASAP). Held in honor of the birth anniversary of Ms. Kamla Bhasin, a trailblazing feminist and advocate for gender justice, the event celebrated her enduring legacy while advancing a survivor-led movement to combat bride trafficking, sexual harassment, and gender-based violence (GBV). The gathering bolstered...

The Union Budget of India for 2025-26 reflects a renewed commitment to addressing critical social issues, including human trafficking,...