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» Department of Women and Child Development - A Government of India site on Women development programmes in India, women empowerment and national policies.

» Domestic Violence Bill - Read about the new legislation which protects Indian woman from acts of domestic violence.

» Empowerment of Indian Women - Women's property rights in India and the empowerment of Indian Women.

» Indo-Aryan Hindu Societies - About the role and history of Indian women in the Aryan Hindu society.

» Ladies Circle India - A non-political and non-sectarian organization made up of the wives of members of round table. Information on activities, objectives, events, and membership.

» Manushi - A non-commercial journal about women and society in India. Includes articles on civil liberties, human rights issues, interviews, historical pieces, film and book reviews, fiction, poetry, and responses from readers.

» Memsaab.com - News and chat oriented toward Indian women.

» Narika - Provides information, support and referrals for victims of domestic violence and abuse in South Asian countries including India.

» The National Commission For Women - A press information bureau report by the Government of India on the setting up of the commission in 1992.

» The National Commission For Women - Government body for protecting and promoting the interests of women. Covers dowry issues, female foeticide, child marriage, sexual harassment, legal advice and help.

» News and Issues - Contains the latest News and issues which affect the lives of Indian women.

» Rural Women - Read about the occupation, education, policies and programmes for women of rural India.

» Sarojini Naidu Prize - Details and pictures of the annual award for best journalistic reporting on women in local democracy promoted by the Hunger Project.

» SEWA - NGO organisation of poor, self-employed women workers to ensure their rights.

» Sitagita.com - Contains information of interest for woman about home management, career options, parenting, relationship and lifestyle.

» Statistical Data on Women - Provides statistical facts and figures on women in India.

» Status of Women - Provides an overview about the status of women in present India, their health and education.

» Stree Mukti Sanghatana - The mission and activities of the apolitical, autonomous, voluntary organisation working towards the upliftment of women in Maharashtra.

» Swadhina - A voluntary organisation dedicated to women and children.

» Women's Writing and Censorship - Read about the issue of gender-based censorship and a report on the Gender and Censorship Project in India.

» Working Women's Forum - About the mass movement of Indian women workers to reverse the oppressions of caste, class and gender.

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