Apr 25, 2025 | Parivartan
When Rekha* was just 17, she believed she was stepping into a better future. A man from her village in Nepal, who had gained her family’s trust, promised her a well-paying job in India. As a young widow with a small child, she thought this opportunity would ease...
Mar 6, 2025 | Parivartan, Stories
Ashwini* grew up in a simple home in Kolkata with her parents, two brothers, and one sister. When she was 11, her sister took her to Bhiwandi, promising better opportunities. Instead, Ashwini was left in a rented room, and after a month, she was forced into a sex...
Mar 6, 2025 | Parivartan, Stories
Heena* was only 13 when her parents decided she should marry someone she did not know. She had feelings for someone else, but her parents did not consider her wishes. At this difficult time, her aunt in Mumbai convinced her to run away, promising her a job and...
Mar 6, 2025 | Parivartan, Stories
Isha*, a 37-year-old woman from Bihar, faced many hardships in life. She was married at a young age to Amit* (name changed), who was mentally unstable. They lived with Amit’s family, but life was difficult. Her husband and mother-in-law were controlling and...
Sep 1, 2020 | Parivartan, Stories
During this COVID -19 lockdown, many reports have shown an increase in the incidence of domestic violence across all spectrum of society. While for some staying at home has brought opportunities of bonding time with families, indulging in self-care, and cultivating...
