January 16, 2024
Unravelling the Persistence of Sex-Selective Abortion: A Socioeconomic Exploration 

By Adv. Robin Christopher  Sex-selective abortion is the inhumane practice of terminating pregnancies based on the sex of the foetus. It remains a contentious and deeply entrenched issue in India. This article delves into the multifaceted nature of sex-selective abortion, shedding light on the various socioeconomic elements contributing to its persistence.  1. Valuing Men as […]

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October 17, 2023
Analyzing the Effectiveness of Sex-Selective Abortion Laws in India

By Adv. Jaiwant Patankar It was neurologist Karl Dussik in 1942 who is credited to apply sonography for medical diagnosis in humans. Dussik conducted experiments by directing ultrasound beams through the human skull in an endeavor to identify brain tumors. Gradually this technology was developed in the medical world to monitor the prenatal health of […]

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September 19, 2023
Efforts made by Government and NGOs to address sex-selective abortion

By Anuja Naik Son-preference continues to persist as a deeply entrenched issue in India, transcending both urban and rural domains as well as societal structures. This pervasive problem has been a pivotal driver of a pronounced imbalance in the nation’s child sex ratio. As per the Census of India 2011, the child sex ratio at […]

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July 17, 2023
One-fifth of all babies are born in India, yet more baby girls die here than baby boys: UNICEF

by Utkarsh Singh Payal India and China have emerged as formidable competitors not only in the domains of electronics and automotives but also in an alarming demographic aspect. As per the 2019 UN World Population Division, these two nations, being the most populous in the world, prominently occupy positions on the list of countries with […]

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May 30, 2023
Women Empowerment through Legal Literacy

By Jemi Thomas 43-year-old Babita did not have an easy life. She was rejected by her own father from birth because she was born a girl and not a son as he had always prayed for! She was married off at the young age of 14. Through all this, her mother remained her strength. She […]

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April 21, 2023
Challenging Son Preference: Success Stories and Persistent Challenges in Asia 

By Elina Yohannan  Son preference remains a persistent and deeply rooted issue in many Asian countries, with serious consequences for women and girls. Although the global sex ratio at birth is around 105 males for every 100 females, several Asian countries have failed to maintain this ratio due to cultural and economic factors.   INDIA  In […]

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Vanishing Girls is a campaign initiated by ADF India to raise awareness against the practise of sex-selective abortions and to advocate for effective implementation of the Pre-Conception Pre-Natal Diagnostic Techniques (Prohibition of Sex Selection) Act, 1994.
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