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Girls Who Code Through Chaos: How Young Women Are Innovating After Climate Disasters
Across the world, young women are turning climate crises into innovation, building flood warning tools, solar purifiers, and tech that protects vulnerable communities. When disaster strikes, these girls don’t just survive. They engineer.
Lakhpati Didis Are Not a Meme, They’re a Movement
Often mocked online, Lakhpati Didis represent one of India’s most powerful grassroots economic shifts. This piece explores how rural women are building income, identity and local resilience.
Safety Tax: The Extra Steps Women Take Just to Exist
From route planning to financial costs, women pay a daily safety tax simply to move through the world. This piece names the invisible labour behind staying safe and why it should never be normalised.
From Selfies to Salary: How Indian Women Are Turning Scroll Time into Power Time
Social media isn’t just for passing time anymore. Indian women are transforming their online presence into income, influence, and collective power—one post at a time.
Ctrl+Alt+Delete Harassment: When AI Becomes the Mean Girl (And How We’re Fighting Back)
AI-powered harassment is turning the internet into a hostile space for women. From deepfake abuse to digital violence, this piece breaks down what’s happening, why it matters, and how women are reclaiming control.
The 64-Paise Club: Why Your Wallet’s Lighter (And How We’re Fixing It)
Women in India earn just a fraction of what men do for the same work. This piece breaks down the real numbers behind the gender pay gap, why it persists, and how women can collectively push for change.
Why Every Woman Needs a Safe Space Online Not Just Another Social Media Page
A gentle exploration of why women deserve more than crowded timelines and curated perfection, and why digital safe spaces matter now more than ever.
Why Online Women’s Communities Matter More Than Ever And What FemMatter Wants to Build
A reflection on why women need digital communities rooted in safety and honesty, and how FemMatter hopes to create a space that truly feels like home.
The Safety Gap: Why Women Still Feel Unsafe in Public Spaces and How We Support Each Other
Despite progress, a significant gap remains in how safe women feel navigating public spaces, from transport hubs to urban streets. This article explores the root causes of this disparity and emphasizes the critical role of community over consumerism in fostering collective safety and bold confidence.
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