January 2024

At the tender age of 12, Hemesh experienced a moment that would shape his future, a moment of sheer panic and realization that would drive him towards a remarkable mission. (CREDIT: Hemesh Chadalavada ) To read more of JD Shavit's article, please click here. In the summer of 2018, young Hemesh Chadalavada embarked on a heartwarming journey filled with cherished memories spent with his beloved grandmother, Jayasree, in their family home in Guntur, southern India. The days were adorned with...

As a step towards ensuring an expeditious and effective redressal mechanism for rape survivors, an Anti-Rape Crisis Centre was inaugurated at Pakistan Institute of medical Sciences (PIMS) in Islamabad for survivors of sexual violence on Monday. The centre is established by the Ministry of Law and Justice and Ministry of Health with the support from the UK Government, UN Population Fund (UNFPA) and Legal Aid Society. This step is part of the implementation of the Anti-Rape (Trial and...

Pretending is the imposter’s exhausting attempt to conceal hidden wounds that often trace back to childhood. Most people relate to at lease some aspects of the syndrome. We discuss ways to drop the mask, counter insecurities, and live authentically.