WWHI’s unique approach to empowering women in India includes hands-on development programmes as well as extensive research and conferences. Our publications range from case studies and project reports to analyses; also recommendations for policy changes in order to promote inclusive growth and a more equitable society.
1) Gender & Development, A. Sahaya, S.Kaistha & V. Patel (eds.); (2011, The Women Press, Delhi)
This book seeks to publicise and share the immense work both in the fields of research and practice that is involved in carrying the debates at the International Conference on Gender & Development in the World of Work (2010, Jhansi, UP, India) forward. It advocates a sharpened, more nuanced usage of the gender lens, ‘in order to expose and unveil the entrenched philosophies, which favour and preserve the gendered production structure’ with all its socio economic and cultural ramifications. The papers reproduced here focus on the 3 themes of the conference: Gender and Development, Gender, Work and Health, and Sustainable Development in South Asia.
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2) Women Work & Health – Current Concerns, A.Sahaya & S. Kaistha (eds.); (2010, The Women Press, Delhi)
There is a definite need to comprehend the complexities of the social fabric that has been redefined by the shifting staus of women. This publication attempts to provide an overview of the immensity of research and practice that comprise the world of women’s work and health, acknowledging above all else, the milestones that dot this complex journey. These selected readings have been chosen from a plethora of 400 papers that were presented at the IV International Congress on Women Work and Health in Delhi in 2005. They contain the essence of the proceedings, and form an integral part of the continuum of studies, research and analysis done in the field of women’s work and health, ranging from reproductive health to chemical exposition, gender constructs to kitchen ergonomic, new age technology to globalisation and of course touching on our deepest concerns regarding gender inequality and its manifestations. These papers aim at promoting women’s health and safety at work, indication a possible roadmap for researchers, practitioners, activities and policy makers work in the field of women, work and health.
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3) Abstracts: National Seminar on Gender & Development in the World of Work & Health Focus: Women workers in the agrarian sector ((19-20 November 2010, Nainital, Uttarakhand), (2010, WWHI, Delhi)
The seminar ‘Gender & Development in the World of Work and Health – with focus on Women in the Agrarian Sector’ took place at the Kumaon University in Nainital (Uttarakhand) in November 2010. This publication encapsulates the sub themes of papers presented and final recommendations. They focussed on Macro Economic Policies and the Predicament of women in agriculture, Women in the subsistence sector, women in commercialised agriculture, Health and Nutrition of agrarian women workers and social security and social protection provided by the nation states of India to agrarian women workers
4) Abstracts: International Conference on Gender & Development in the World of Work (25-27 March 2010 Jhansi, UP), (2010, WWHI, Delhi)
The international conference on Gender & Development in the World of Work took place in Jhansi (Uttar Pradesh) in March 2010. This book of abstracts was given out as a conference souvenir and includes the programme of the conference as well as abstracts of the papers that were given which resulted in fruitful workshops and discussions. The conference provided a platform for cross country comparisons, replicable and successful models for women’s empowerment and better quality of life, the safety of women at the workplace and Occupational Health.
5) Report: Mapping of Bhivandi, Navi Mumbai & Taloja – The Industrial Belts of Mumbai on Awareness of HIV/AIDS 2008-2009, Women Work and Health Initiative (2009)
The report on the Mapping of the 3 industrial belts of Mumbai (Bhivandi, Navi Mumbai and Taloja) on the awareness of HIV/AIDS in that region in 2009 was supported by the Embassy of Finland. The publication lays bare the awareness of the people of the industrial belt (a section of the population greatly affected by the large number of migrants) of Mumbai on HIV/AIDS according to research conducted by WWHI.
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6) Mapping of Two Districts: Madhubani & Sitamarhi – Bihar on Awareness of HIV/AIDS 2007-2008, Women Work and Health Initiative (2008)
The report of the Mapping of two districts in Bihar (Madhubani & Sitamarhi) in 2007/2008 (supported by the Embassy of Finland) lays bare the awareness of HIV/AIDS of the people in this area with a large migrant population.
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7) Selected Readings – IV International Congress ‘Women Work and Health, A. Sahaya (ed.) (2008, Women Work and Health Initiative, Delhi)
This publication gives the reader an insight into the intensive, in-depth debates and deliberations that formed an integral part of the International Congress on Women, Work and Health held in New Delhi in November 2005. Practical examples and research find a confluence in these pages. This work is an attempt to assess and to provide an insight into the vast research and practice being conducted in the areas of work and occupational health of women in India and worldwide.
8) Abstracts: IV International Congress on Women. Work and Health (27-30 November 2005), (2006, SWL & WWHI, Delhi)
This book encompasses the abstracts of papers presented at the IV International Congress on Women, Work and Health held in New Delhi in November 2005. These abstracts provide an insight into the vast research and practice being conducted in the areas of work and occupational health of women in India and worldwide.
9) Proceedings & Recommendations of IV International Congress on Women Work & Health (27-30 November, 2005, Delhi), A. Sahaya (ed.) (2005, WWHI, Delhi)
This publication encompasses the recommendations that followed the International Congress on Women, Work and Health held in New Delhi in November 2005. The new paradigms that were recognised at the Congress introduces the proceedings and recommendations following the Congress: 1) Recognise women’s work in its entirety (formal, informal, domestic spheres) 2) Develop gendered definitions and paramenters specific to women’s situation 3) Generate data for evidence-based medicine and labour statistics 4) Need to recognise that jobs performed by women must have greater social recognition and higher profile. Mainstreaming issues of gender and approaching it in a holistic manner can achieve progress.
10) Second Announcement: IV International Congress on Women, Work & Health (27-30 November 2005, Delhi), (2005, WWHI & SWL, Delhi)
This publications served as an introduction the programme of the IV International Congress on Women, Work and Health in November 2005 in Delhi.
11) Congress Programme: IV International Congress on Women, Work & Health (27-30 November 2005, Delhi), (2005, WWHI & SWL, Delhi)
This publication is the Congress programme, including the titles of selected papers, names of speakers as well as workshop programmes.