संवाद on “Gender, Sexuality and the Internet” with Bishakha Datta
The 17th edition of Samvad on Saturday 27th October was about our life with technology and in the digital space. This has become an important part of our life. We talked about how gender and sexuality reconfigure in this digital age. How every gender and sexualities can freely and safely navigate and access new digital world. What role internet can play to bridge the gap between gender and some important questions of privacy, access, consent, anonymity and surveillance. How digital world can become the right connect?
Read MoreInteraction Session on ”Emotional & Mental Well-being”
The follow up session was an intense discussion as each participant shared their opinion and queries about mental health with most also sharing personal stories of experience of various problems. A wonderful space was created collectively, where people could open up and safely share what disturbs them, without fear of judgement. We battled with ideas like how do we expect to have a good mental health when the world around us is violent? How do we deal with and how are we affected by the dominant narratives/discourse in the society? Can we have human development with mental health? Patriarchal...
Read Moreसंवाद on “Emotional & Mental Well-Being” with Prof. Aparna Joshi
In the 16th edition of Samvad on Saturday 29th September 2018 we talked about the human mind and the art of gaining control over it. Most of the times we let emotions run our life. Everyone does face mental/emotional problems at some point in their life. Recognizing this, the government of India has accepted Mental Health as essential part of overall healthcare, giving citizens the right to access emotional/mental health. We discussed our personal cases as well as what are the macro statistics related to the topic. Overall we understood how Mental Health is not just a personal issue but a...
Read MoreInteraction Session on ”Freedom of Expression”
The follow up interaction began with each person’s personal views, opinions and questions. Many shared their personal experiences of feeling pressurised to conform to what others believed and propagated. Education was discussed at length, in the context of empowering citizens as opposed to mere literacy and information bombing. We also looked into our own cynicism and if we could find a way to do something despite it. For courage is action despite fear and Freedom to express oneself has always been a matter of that.
Read Moreसंवाद on “Freedom of Expression” with Adv. Lara Jesani
In the 15th edition of Samvad on Saturday 25th August 2018 we explored one of the Fundamental Rights of Indian Citizens secured in the Article 19 of the Constitution. The discussion included the current environment of increasing curbs and attacks on free speech, expression, free and independent media and various other constitutional freedoms such as the freedom of assembly, right to protest and form associations, which have been integral part of our democratic rights as an active citizenry. We tried to understand the role of the state, citizens, police, etc. in a journey of self-discovery...
Read MoreInteraction Session on ”Sexual Violence and it’s prevention”
On Sunday the conversation continued to explore patriarchy and it’s hold on us. Laws on the subject were discussed in detail, Participants shared personal experiences/opinions, trying to define what action could be taken. Adv. D’Mello took a stand on taking a stand. We all agreed that we will make use of the law when we faced such issues.
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