Of, by and for women

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It's comforting to have a space where we can celebrate sisterhood, even if virtually. Social entrepreneur Sarita Vijayan's new online initiative, thewarroom.co.in, is a platform aimed at "providing systems to empower urban women in their journey towards attaining equal rights and freedom".

Women and Responsibility (WAR) offers workshops, videos and ready-reckoners. Information is provided under three pillars: finance, legal and self-defence. Under finance, Rekha Bagry, through a series of videos, discusses budgeting, investments and home-buying. There is also a dictionary comprising financial terms and definitions.

We found the legal section most interesting because empowerment begins with being aware of your rights. The self-defence section has a series of instructional videos on escaping a front hair grab, and even a bear hug by using your hand (and without). Vijayan says, "The website is envisaged for women, who, irrespective of age, circumstance or support, want to take charge of their life."

thewarroom.co.in

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