Centre for Equality and Inclusion explained

Centre for Equity and Inclusion
Formation:2009
Founder:Sara Abdullah Pilot and Lora Krishnamurthi Prabhu
Type:Non-governmental organisation
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Purpose:Improve women's rights and female empowerment
Location:India
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Leader Title:Chairperson
Leader Name:Sara Abdullah Pilot
Leader Title2:Executive Director
Leader Name2:Lora K. Prabhu
Parent Organization:Jai Jawan Jai Kisan Trust

The Centre for Equity and Inclusion (CEQUIN) is a non-governmental organisation based in New Delhi, India, that promotes the equal rights of women and girls by encouraging them to lead a violence-free life, develop their own abilities, manage their resources, and participate in decision-making processes.

Organisation

CEQUIN was co-founded in 2009 by Sara Abdullah Pilot, a social worker[1] and Lora Krishnamurthi Prabhu.[2] [3]

CEQUIN conducted research and advocacy on gender-based violence in public spaces in 2010, leading to a National Level Conference in partnership with NCW and UNDP on the issue, followed by the publication of the book The Fear that Stalks by Zubaan Books in 2012. Many of the recommendations flagged by CEQUIN were incorporated in the Justice Verma Committee Report and the Criminal Law Amendment Act. CEQUIN was selected as one of the NGOs to run the Awaz Uthao Campaign pilot project by the Govt of NCT Delhi.

In 2014, CEQUIN partnered with UMEED in India to provide electric rickshaws to women as a means to increase their economic opportunities.[4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Sara Abdullah Pilot on equality and inclusion for women . 2023-05-20 . femina.in . en.
  2. Web site: 2012-03-18 . Sara Pilot: Stitching a Story of Empowerment . 2023-05-20 . CORALESQUE . en.
  3. Web site: 2014-03-08 . The many shades of a woman . 2023-05-20 . Hindustan Times . en.
  4. News: Zee News. 'Ummeed ki rickshaw' - An attempt to empower women. 6 September 2012. 25 October 2015. 12 October 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20141012113857/http://zeenews.india.com/news/nation/ummeed-ki-rickshaw-an-attempt-to-empower-women_798100.html.