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Let’s talk about infertility
Infertility is a personal journey that impacts nearly 1 in 6 people globally . As infertility has been historically shrouded in shame and...
Anuradha Krishnan
Sep 27, 20243 min read
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Five-Year Recap of Project Stree: Empowering Women through Menstruation Education and Advocacy in Rural Gujarat
Five years ago, Juhi Patel and Ria Soni embarked on a mission to tackle menstrual health and hygiene in Gujarat, India. As...
Anuradha Krishnan
Jul 25, 20243 min read
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Strides Made for Healthcare Equality
A recently published report from the UNFPA, United Nations Population Fund, titled “State of World Population,” estimated that nearly 500...
Krish Bhut
May 12, 20242 min read
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Breast Cancer Awareness for South Asians
October brings an increase in Halloween decorations along with pink breast cancer memorabilia. Though seemingly unrelated, both Halloween...
Krish Bhut
Oct 30, 20233 min read
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South Asians and the Right Wing: A Case of Cognitive Dissonance
The success of South Asian Americans like Vivek Ramaswamy and Nikki Haley in conservative politics and the appeal of Modi-ism amongst the...
Anjali Khatri
Sep 23, 20237 min read
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Books and Podcasts to Make You Feel Like Your Summer Self
As we transition into chilly fall nights, our Project Stree team members wanted to share some “hot girl” books and podcasts to make you...
Krish Bhut
Sep 11, 20233 min read
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Endometriosis: The Missed Disease
Society often romanticizes the notion that women are hard-wired for endurance and suffering and celebrates their fortitude. This...
Anuradha Krishnan
Aug 17, 20233 min read
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Some Heroes Wear Capes, Others Make Pads
Period poverty, defined as the lack of accessibility or affordability of menstrual products and educational material, is a public health...
Nikhita Borkar
Jul 31, 20234 min read
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A Dangerous Precedent: Overturning Roe Could Strip Millions of Americans of Their Basic Civil Rights
On Monday, May 2, Politico released a draft majority opinion on Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization authored by Justice Samuel...
Kate Kramer
May 10, 20223 min read
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Guruswamy & Katju: Pioneers for the Indian LGBTQ+ Community
“I take what I am, so take me as I am,” said the Chief Justice of India as he struck down Section 377 of the Indian Penal Code in a...
Project Stree
Sep 20, 20213 min read
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Breast Cancer: What You May Not Know
As Breast Cancer Awareness Month comes to an end, it is worth observing some of the misconceptions surrounding the disease. As of January...
Ipsita Kadam
Oct 25, 20204 min read
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A Page from my COVID Diaries
It was the eleventh of March twenty twenty when the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 as a pandemic. Schools, colleges,...
Ipsita Kadam
Aug 19, 20202 min read
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To Become A Woman: Female Hygiene and Sexual Education in India
She is becoming a woman. This is a relatively generic phrase encapsulated within cultures around the world that carries the inconceivable...
Khushi Talati
Aug 13, 20205 min read
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