Although this is not one of our main work areas, we are eager to support and collaborate on publications that add to a holistic understanding of gender and human rights issues. 

Have a project in mind? Contact us.

A few examples of past publications:

Gaanthe Bandhya Aganphool / Fire-flowers Tied To Sari

This is the first collection of stories on women and violence, selected from Gujarati literature by both men and women writers. 18 stories cover issues of rural and urban women, young girls and of older women, physical to mental violence and also impact of war on women. It also covers stories of protest and empowerment of women. Activists can use it for trainings. 

Published by Samerth Trust, Women Writers Collective and Drishti Media, Arts & Human Rights

Copies available at a contribution of Rs.90 from Samerth Trust, Q-402 Shrinandnagar, Vejalpur, Ahmedabad, India, and Drishti  

Adithi Bhoina Raataphool / Red Flowers Of Unseen Land

This is a collection of 19 selected stories on lives and problems of young the first collection of stories on women and violence, selected from Gujarati literature by both men and women writers. This stories reflect the process of their empowerment as they go through the physical and mental trauma in their lives, their dreams and aspirations.  

Published by Samerth Trust, Women Writers Collective and Drishti Media, Arts & Human Rights

Copies available at a contribution of Rs.90 from Samerth Trust, Q-402 Shrinandnagar, Vejalpur, Ahmedabad, India, and Drishti  

Nayika Pravesh / Heroine Enters

This is a unique collection of 10 original plays written on women’s issues exclusively by women writers in Gujarati literature. It is an outcome of a 4-day workshop. These plays can be performed by NGOs or other civil rights groups, in workshops or on specific days like on 8th March to commemorate International Women’s Day. It covers a range of patriarchal issues and its impact on women from self-image to violence to spirituality. 

Published by Samerth Trust, Women Writers Collective and Drishti Media, Arts & Human Rights

Copies available at a contribution of Rs.90 from Samerth Trust, Q-402 Shrinandnagar, Vejalpur, Ahmedabad, India, and Drishti 

Stree, Kayda ane Nyaya Shreni /  Women, Law and Justice Series

This is a set of four legal literacy booklets in Gujarati (in comic book format), which contain stories and information about various laws pertaining to women such as property, maintenance, bigamy and also information about their rights vis-à-vis the police and other legal procedures.  

Produced by  Drishti Media, Arts & Human Rights

A set of 4 comic books available at a contribution of Rs.50 from Drishti. Contact us to order.