ADVOCACY AND ACTIVISM: NAVIGATING THE ROLE OF NGOS IN THE EMPOWERMENT OF WORKING WOMEN IN INDIA    

Authors : 1. Nayla Mobin Abbasi, Assistant Professor, School of Law, GD Goenka University, Gurgaon; 2. Mohd Wazid Khan*, Assistant Professor, Glocal Law School, Glocal University, Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh 247121 India; 3. Saista Begum BALLB (Fourth Year), Glocal Law School, Glocal University, Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh, 247121 India

Publishing Date : 2024

DOI : https://doi.org/10.52458/9788197357114.nsp.2024.eb.ch-20

ISBN : ISBN- 978-81-973571-6-9

Pages : 203-215

Chapter id : GU/NSP/EB/WWILCC/2024/Ch-20

Abstract : The empowerment of women in India has been a focus area for numerous Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) working tirelessly to address socio-economic disparities. This study aims to explore the pivotal role played by NGOs in promoting gender equality and enhancing the status of working women of India. It delves into the strategies employed by these organizations, such as education, skill development, healthcare initiatives, and advocacy programs, to uplift women from marginalized communities. It also highlights the impact and successes achieved by NGOs in empowering working women, including increased financial independence, improved access to education, heightened social awareness, and greater participation in decision-making processes. Moreover, it will highlight the impact of these efforts on women's lives, families, and the broader community, shedding light on the transformative power of NGO interventions in the lives of working women in India.

Keywords : NGOs, women's empowerment, challenges, advocacy and activism.

Cite : Khan, M. W., & BALLB, S. B. (2024). Advocacy And Activism: Navigating The Role Of Ngos In The Empowerment Of Working Women In India (1st ed., pp. 203-215). Noble Science Press. https://doi.org/10.52458/9788197357114.nsp.2024.eb.ch-20

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