Videos

  • On Our Own but Not Alone

    This is a film about four women who fight their way against hardships, injustice and trauma to establish their rightful place in society. They emerge from their struggles as social change agents, symbols of independence and icons to be emulated.

  • Gyan Devi, Elected Panchayat Member, Gyanpur Village Village Nonra

    Elected panchayat member, Gyan Devi from village Gyanpur in East Uttar Pradesh is one of over 200 women elected to the local panchayat in project districts supported by the UNDP Swaayam project. In this video, she describes her journey – from a quiet, shy woman to an articulate leader determined to fulfill the aspirations of her family and community.

  • From Purdah to Panchayats- Breaking Barriers

    From Purdah to Panchayats- Breaking Barriers documents the successful strategies adopted under the ‘Capacity Building of Elected women Representatives and Panchayat Functionaries ‘ project of the Ministry of Panchayati Raj , Government of India , and the United Nation Development Programme (UNDP), India. It places the project and its successes from 10 states, against the broader background of reservation for women in decentralization governance and women’s empowerment.