Research Products

National Symposium ( 2025)
SWATI, TISS, ISST convened 58 participants from 13 states to reframe safety as mobility, participation, and belonging

Mahila Gram Sabhas : From Exclusion to Public Participation
This study explores how Mahila Gram Sabhas enable rural women to articulate collective concerns, claim entitlements and influence local governance, while examining barriers to meaningful participation and institutional responsense.

Schools as Gendered Institutions
This study examines how school spaces, infrastructure and everyday practices reinforce gender norms, shaping girls’ safety, dignity and participation, and explores possibilities for more gender-inclusive learning environments

kNOw Fear: Making Rural Public Spaces Safe for Women and Girls
This study examines sexual violence in rural public spaces and evaluates an approach engaging women’s collectives, young people and Gram Panchayats to improve safety and mobility.

ASHAs as First Responders to Domestic Violence
This study explores how SWATI-trained ASHA workers identify signs of domestic violence, support women and connect them with counselling through hospital-based cells and village health centres.