Tag: Entitlements

by Ila Reddy December 1, 2015 1
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2000 Women Contest Elections, 1000 Win

2000 women who are a part of our leadership program contested the recent Panchayat elections at GP, Block, and DistrictContinue Reading

by Ila Reddy September 25, 2015 Number of comments0
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The Curious Case of Missing Voters

India is the world’s largest democracy. Our Constitution guarantees regular, free and fair elections. And yet, in the country’s largestContinue Reading

by Ila Reddy August 8, 2015 Number of comments0
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Minds Without Fear

Since my last blog post, I have met 150 women who are either looking to contest the upcoming Panchayat electionsContinue Reading

by Ila Reddy July 15, 2015 2
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Taking the Leap

Two weeks ago, I met Gautami (name changed) in a village in Central UP. Walking down a long and windingContinue Reading

by Ila Reddy May 21, 2015 3
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The Butterfly Effect

Recently, I was brainstorming about what to include in the curriculum of our leadership program for women. I went throughContinue Reading

by Ila Reddy April 24, 2015 4
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A New Beginning

After a year of postgraduate study and a brief stint with a political organization, I am back in Uttar PradeshContinue Reading