Saahas: Recent Episodes

The Gender Security Project

A podcast that offers information for survivors of gender-based violence, helps build a culture of active bystanderhood, and offers resources to support awareness on what a survivor can do to address gender-based violence and how a bystander can support a survivor.

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In this episode, Jerome Elam, a survivor of human trafficking and sexual abuse, and anti-trafficking activist, shares his story. Trigger Warning: Graphic details of a survivor's story.

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In this episode, Jerome Elam, a survivor of human trafficking and sexual abuse, and anti-trafficking activist, shares a bit about healing after facing sexual violence.

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Kirthi speaks to Stand-up Comedian, chess player, and empathy-builder Gurumurthy Rathnam on what it means to hold space, and how one can prepare to do so for people around them.

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Bhairavi Prakash is the founder of The Mithra Trust and the creator of The Meh Kit (TM). In this conversation with Kirthi, Bhairavi speaks about how survivors of sexual and gender-based violence can unpack the meh.

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In the first in our #HealingDiaries Series, Gita Jayakumar explains what traumas and triggers are.

Content Warning: Mentions of trauma and triggers

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Learn about challenges encountered in prosecuting VAW.

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Learn what Child Sexual Abuse is. Trigger Warning: violence, assault.

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Learn about what street harassment is. Trigger Warning: Violence, Assault

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Learn about breast ironing, a form of violence against women and girls. Trigger Warning: violence, assault

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Learn what acid attacks are. Trigger Warning: Violence, Assault.

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Learn how you can help a survivor of online abuse.

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Manasa Ram Raj explains the legal rights of a survivor of gender-based violence.

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Manasa Ram Raj explains how to seek police help after facing sexual assault.

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Manasa Ram Raj helps you understand how to access legal help after facing sexual assault.

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Dr Vaaruni Ravishankar explains the role of a surgeon in treating survivors of sexual assault.

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Dr Vaaruni Ravishankar explains what STDs are and how you can protect yourself from them.

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Dr Vaaruni Ravishankar explains the role of a psychiatrist in addressing a GBV-survivor's needs.

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Dr Vaaruni Ravishankar explains what a pelvic examination entails.

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Dr Vaaruni Ravishankar explains the role of an orthopaedician in providing care to a survivor of sexual violence.

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Dr Vaaruni Ravishankar explains the injuries that can be caused as a result of sexual assault.

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Dr Vaaruni Ravishankar explains the process involved in getting HIV Prophylaxis.

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Dr Vaaruni Ravishankar explains what Emergency Contraception involves.

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Kirthi Jayakumar explains what you can do to support a survivor of gender-based violence.

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Kirthi Jayakumar takes you through a few steps you can follow to make sure that you intervene safely, should you decide to be an active bystander.

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Kirthi Jayakumar explains a few tips and tricks you can follow to equip yourself to be a better bystander.

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Kirthi Jayakumar explains the 4Ds of Bystander Intervention.

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Kirthi Jayakumar talks about the basics of bystander intervention and explains why it is important to strive to be active bystanders.

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Manasa Ram Raj explains the scope of the Law on Preventing Sexual Harassment in the Workplace in India.

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Manasa Ram Raj explains the law governing sexual assault in India.

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Manasa Ram Raj explains the definition of rape under Indian Law.

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Manasa Ram Raj explains the scope of gender-based violence under the Indian Penal Code

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Manasa Ram Raj explains what consent is, and how the law views it.