Here are some posters designed for Mahila Kisan Diwas 2024, keeping in mind the theme of Women Agricultural Labourers. There is also a timeline poster that showcases major milestones of MAKAAM over the past decade.
MAKAAM Sharing Session Sept 2024: Women Farmers’ Journey to Agroecology
September 13, 2024 In 2020, MAKAAM and organisations from six states conducted three rounds of surveys in eight research sites. The women farmers were from Gujarat, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh (Bundelkhand), Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, and Telangana. The study employed an extensive questionnaire to create detailed profiles of 40 women farmers […]
International Convention on Millets, Bhubaneshwar
November 9th, 2023 As part of the 2-day International Convention on Millets at Janta Maidan, Bhubaneswar, organized by the Department of Agriculture and Farmers’ Empowerment in Odisha, a pivotal session on Gender integration in Government programs and their challenges, specifi cally addressing millets, was jointly anchored by the National Alliance […]
Dr. Soma KP at the Commons Convening 2024
27-29th August 2024 Dr. Soma KP of MAKAAM spoke at the Plenary Session on Women’s Leadership for Commons at the Commons Convening 2024. She emphasized the need to recognize women as equal citizens and stewards of Commons ecosystems. The session focused on addressing systemic barriers and gender inequities that limit […]
Understanding Structural Violence against Women in Farm Suicide-Affected Regions in India
28-29 August 2024 This consultation was organised by SOPPECOM in collaboration with Pune University’s Gender Studies Department and MAKAAM. Participants came from Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka, Kerala, Maharashtra, and Punjab. The consultation aimed to discuss the gendered impact of farm suicides, foster cross-learning, and develop advocacy strategies for a comprehensive […]
Times Now ‘Amazing Indians’ Awards 2024 Nomination
August 24, 2024 Dr. Fatima Burnad, National Facilitation Team member of MAKAAM, from Tamil Nadu was nominated for the Times Now ‘Amazing Indians’ Award in the category of Agriculture. Her work with Dalit and Adivasi women farmers was highlighted and broadcast on Times Now channel. YouTube link: https://youtu.be/fajyiWbwq9E
Consultation Workshop: Gender Mainstreaming in Agroecology
August 13-14, 2024 On August 13th & 14th, three networks – MAKAAM, NCNF, and RRAN (supported by PRADAN) met at the Gnostic Centre, Gurgaon, to develop a roadmap for mainstreaming gender into agroecology. There were intense discussions focused on redefining agroecology by incorporating a gender perspective and developing strategies to […]
Protest Against Kolkata Doctor’s Rape and Murder in Chhattisgarh
August 8, 2024 In Mahasamund district, MAKAAM Chhattisgarh organized a protest condemning the rape and murder of a lady doctor in Kolkata. Women from various communities, including forest areas, came together to demand justice and called for stronger actions against such crimes. Ms. Rajim Ketwas, State Anchor of MAKAAM Chhattisgarh […]
Free Health Camp Set Up in Champawat (UK) After Heavy Rainfall
August 3, 2024 In the Banbasa area of Champawat district, Uttarakhand, heavy rainfall caused severe damage to the traditional forest-dwelling villages. Following the rain, the health of children and women in the villages deteriorated. In response to this situation and the initiative taken by the organization, SSB Banbasa at the […]
Someshwar Pusatkar Memorial Award 2024
August 2, 2024 The Someshwar Pusatkar Memorial Award 2024 was presented to MAKAAM National Facilitation Team member and co-convener of MAKAAM Forest Rights collective, Ms. Shubhada Deshmukh and Dr. Satish Gogulwar for their contributions to social work. The ceremony took place on August 2nd at the Baburao Dhanwate Auditorium in […]