India, dowry deaths and support

Mirjam · Apr 12th, 2003, 23:17

Nagwa Foundation offers medical and legal aid to women in India who, because of insufficient dowry, have been purposely set afire by their in-laws or husband and are mutilated for life. We aim to achieve our objective by circulating information, among other things by means of educative street theatre and public debate, enabling women and children to freely express themselves and stand up for their rights. Finally, we aim to establish a safe house, which will be managed by the women themselves.

For details, please visit our homepage:

Nagwa Foundation

One of the ways to raise funds, is to sell photocards with hand printed envelopes (non-profit).

The images we show will be confronting, but as an Indian activist told me: what the world doesn't see, she doesn't know.

Midnite Toker · Apr 13th, 2003, 03:18

Mirjam, your site brought a lump to my throat.

75 women are killed because of insufficient dowry every single day...

This is a scandal that deserves to be publicised by whatever means. You need make no apology for the graphic pictures.

Mirjam · Apr 13th, 2003, 03:24

I am working on a link-page, from where you can read more about the figures, the women, the actions etc. . Yes, I need publicity to get enough funds for this safehouse and the operations we are planning, but promoting a website with 'bad news' is really difficult. I cannot blame people to click the page away ..... for not wanting to see it. The problem is that India is one of the best countries to travel, if you ask me, but this is another reality which needs publicity and especially help.

maree · Apr 13th, 2003, 13:29

Mirjam and Hans.... you are doing amazing things.... wish you well.

Mirjam · Apr 13th, 2003, 15:45

By the way, if anyone can suggest another forum (about India or women or human rights) where we can make our work known, please give us suggestions! They are very welcome!

vvachaspati · Apr 29th, 2006, 14:35

Dear Madam/Sir,
I married without taking dowry, I even warned my in-laws not to raise that issue either before me or in my absentia. In fact, I want register marriage. My elder women wanted a traditional marriage. But I filtered all the unnecessary customs and traditions, but allowed very simple marriage. Now I am working as Sales Officer in a Real Estate Company and promoting, writing letters to several people to Book a land for Residence to the daughters, instead of giving dowry. I am waiting for public response. 9866270103. If any body understood the relevance of my this comment or letters, please come
orward.

parents of girl child must book a plot, instead of giving dowry.
By doing so, they are upholding dowry prohibition act, 1961 and strengthening social base of their girl child .

vvachaspati · Apr 29th, 2006, 14:37

I will further promote this campaign and interested to launch a 'No Dowry' Club. In this club, all the persons will not give dowry, instead of doing so, they will give fixed assets to the girl child. If they don't have children, they will adopt a girl child and give their fixed assets. I invite suggestions from the public.

Kimmmm · Jul 23rd, 2006, 22:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mirjam

what the world doesn't see, she doesn't know.

I am very interested to hear of these organisations. It is good to know and support people like yourselves finding practical solutions to those aspects of a culture that people prefer not to think about, no matter where in the world it is. No apologies are needed. As a visitor to India I think it is important to be aware of all sides to its many facets. I wish you well.

Apr 12th, 2003, 23:17	#1
Mirjam Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 147	India, dowry deaths and support Nagwa Foundation offers medical and legal aid to women in India who, because of insufficient dowry, have been purposely set afire by their in-laws or husband and are mutilated for life. We aim to achieve our objective by circulating information, among other things by means of educative street theatre and public debate, enabling women and children to freely express themselves and stand up for their rights. Finally, we aim to establish a safe house, which will be managed by the women themselves. For details, please visit our homepage: Nagwa Foundation One of the ways to raise funds, is to sell photocards with hand printed envelopes (non-profit). The images we show will be confronting, but as an Indian activist told me: what the world doesn't see, she doesn't know.

Apr 13th, 2003, 03:18	#2
Midnite Toker absconding member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Vienna, Austria Posts: 477	Mirjam, your site brought a lump to my throat. 75 women are killed because of insufficient dowry every single day... This is a scandal that deserves to be publicised by whatever means. You need make no apology for the graphic pictures. __________________ travel tips, blog, downloads, panorama photos, online security, tokes: the tokezone

Apr 29th, 2006, 14:35	#6
vvachaspati Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 3	Land for Residence in place of giving dowry! Dear Madam/Sir, I married without taking dowry, I even warned my in-laws not to raise that issue either before me or in my absentia. In fact, I want register marriage. My elder women wanted a traditional marriage. But I filtered all the unnecessary customs and traditions, but allowed very simple marriage. Now I am working as Sales Officer in a Real Estate Company and promoting, writing letters to several people to Book a land for Residence to the daughters, instead of giving dowry. I am waiting for public response. 9866270103. If any body understood the relevance of my this comment or letters, please come orward. parents of girl child must book a plot, instead of giving dowry. By doing so, they are upholding dowry prohibition act, 1961 and strengthening social base of their girl child .

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Apr 13th, 2003, 03:24	#3
Mirjam Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 147	I am working on a link-page, from where you can read more about the figures, the women, the actions etc. . Yes, I need publicity to get enough funds for this safehouse and the operations we are planning, but promoting a website with 'bad news' is really difficult. I cannot blame people to click the page away ..... for not wanting to see it. The problem is that India is one of the best countries to travel, if you ask me, but this is another reality which needs publicity and especially help.

Apr 13th, 2003, 13:29	#4
maree Maha Guru Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: New Zealander in Bangkok Posts: 850	Mirjam and Hans.... you are doing amazing things.... wish you well.

Apr 13th, 2003, 15:45	#5
Mirjam Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 147	By the way, if anyone can suggest another forum (about India or women or human rights) where we can make our work known, please give us suggestions! They are very welcome!

Apr 29th, 2006, 14:37	#7
vvachaspati Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 3	I will further promote this campaign and interested to launch a 'No Dowry' Club. In this club, all the persons will not give dowry, instead of doing so, they will give fixed assets to the girl child. If they don't have children, they will adopt a girl child and give their fixed assets. I invite suggestions from the public.

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