Swayam

Swayam Swayam is a feminist organisation committed to ending discrimination and violence against women (VAW).

We provide Direct Support Services to women facing violence and work to create an environment where VAW is unacceptable. Swayam envisions a non-discriminatory, violence-free and gender-equal society where all human beings enjoy equitable rights and opportunities irrespective of their s*x, gender, s*xual orientation, age, class, caste, ethnicity, religion, nationality, language, and mental/physical

abilities. Swayam works at both at the curative and the preventive levels. On the one hand we facilitate the empowerment of women survivors of violence and enable them to become self-confident, self-sufficient and self-reliant. On the other, we generate discussion, debate and action in society, to challenge and change societal norms and values that deem violence against women acceptable as well as break the silence that shrouds the violence. Swayam’s holistic approach includes comprehensive Direct Support Services for women facing violence including counselling, psychotherapy, police follow up, legal advice, legal aid, career counselling, vocational training, referrals for shelter and employment, a drop-in-centre, child support and numerous group activities to promote women’s creativity and positive mental health. Our Initiatives for Social Action and Change Programme includes public education and awareness building; producing creative resources; disseminating information and sharing expertise; networking with like-minded organisations/institutions for systemic change and intervening in rural and urban communities to build a violence-free and gender-just society.

The wait is over! Meet the panel for our upcoming webinar.We are thrilled to introduce our distinguished panel of expert...
10/08/2026

The wait is over!
Meet the panel for our upcoming webinar.
We are thrilled to introduce our distinguished panel of experts who bring extensive field experience, community leadership, and academic expertise to the conversation:

Speaker - Abha Bhaiya (Co-Founder, Jagori & Rural Jagori) – A pioneer in social change dedicated to community building, bodily autonomy, and women's rights across India.

Speaker - Chandrakala Sharma (Director, Ekal Nari Sangathan) – A resilient leader championing the rights, dignity, and social security of single women.

Moderated by:
Prof. Paromita Chakravarti (Jadavpur University) – An esteemed scholar and gender studies expert bringing critical insights on gender, policy, and representation.

Join us for an insightful real-time discussion on issues that matter most.
🗓️ Date: 22nd August 2026 (Saturday) | ⏰ Time: 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm)
Register here: https://forms.gle/SQev8RBcsvFQCBv6A

We’re back with another session of our webinar series! Thank you for the incredible energy and feedback from our previou...
29/07/2026

We’re back with another session of our webinar series!

Thank you for the incredible energy and feedback from our previous sessions. Your inputs help us curate real-time conversations on the issues that matter most to you.

Speaker reveal coming soon!

🔗 Register now & stay tuned: https://forms.gle/YkXJfmH9GWjg4wkAA

Meet Poulomi Pal, Moderator of Voices of feminism! Still yet not secure your participation? To participate register here...
17/07/2026

Meet Poulomi Pal, Moderator of Voices of feminism! Still yet not secure your participation? To participate register here: https://forms.gle/VvcwukADw3wJGW9X6
Poulomi Pal

Meet Koyel, speaker of Voices of feminism! Still not secured your participation? To participate register here: https://f...
15/07/2026

Meet Koyel, speaker of Voices of feminism! Still not secured your participation? To participate register here: https://forms.gle/VvcwukADw3wJGW9X6
Sappho for Equality

Greetings from Swayam Sangat!We are delighted to invite you to the 4th webinar in our series, "Voices of Feminists – The...
13/07/2026

Greetings from Swayam Sangat!

We are delighted to invite you to the 4th webinar in our series, "Voices of Feminists – Then & Now."

Topic: Q***r realities and path forward

Join us for a conversation with Koyel Ghosh, Akkai Padmashali and Poulomi Pal , as they will share their lived experiences from their long and impactful journey, while also exploring contemporary realities and global shifts in LGBTQIA+ & Human rights.

Date: 18th July, 2026
Time: 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Mode: Online

🔗 Register here: https://forms.gle/VvcwukADw3wJGW9X6

Last date for registration: 16 July, 2026

We look forward to your participation
Sappho for Equality

Greetings from Swayam Sangat!We are delighted to invite you to the 4th webinar in our series, "Voices of Feminists – The...
04/07/2026

Greetings from Swayam Sangat!

We are delighted to invite you to the 4th webinar in our series, "Voices of Feminists – Then & Now."

Topic: LGBTQIA+

Join us for a conversation with Koyel Ghosh, Akkai Padmashali and Poulomi Pal , as they will share their lived experiences from their long and impactful journey, while also exploring contemporary realities and global shifts in LGBTQIA+ & Human rights.

Date: 18th July, 2026
Time: 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Mode: Online

🔗 Register here: https://forms.gle/VvcwukADw3wJGW9X6

Last date for registration: 16 July, 2026

We look forward to your participation!

Best,
Team Swayam Sangat

Thank you all for making our 3rd Session of the webinar series “Voices of Feminism" a success! "Collective Future – Ecof...
23/06/2026

Thank you all for making our 3rd Session of the webinar series “Voices of Feminism" a success!
"Collective Future – Ecofeminism and Environmental Justice” was an inspiring and thought-provoking conversation between two eminent speakers - Vandana Shiva and Seema Kulkarni. We are elated to have Vandana Shiva with us! We thank her and her team for making her participation possible. Seema Kulkarni moderated the session seamlessly, weaving in her thoughts and insights. They shared their own journey in eco feminism, deliberated on today's realities as it unfurls. We are grateful to all 119 participants who joined us and contributed to this meaningful dialogue. Your presence and engagement made the event truly impactful.

To reflect. To recommit. To carry the journey forward.Day 3 brought us together to pause and take stock of all that had ...
10/06/2026

To reflect. To recommit. To carry the journey forward.

Day 3 brought us together to pause and take stock of all that had emerged over the past two days. Through collective discussions, and shared reflections, we identified common priorities, celebrated diverse experiences, and explored the directions the movement needs to take.

Some of the most moving moments came as participants shared their reflections through the and wrote their individual commitment cards - reminding us that movements are sustained not only by collective vision, but also by personal commitments and everyday acts of courage.

As we closed the conference, we carried with us new connections, renewed energy, and a shared belief in the power of coming together to imagine and build more just futures. ❤️

Now to work on the priorities we identified! 😊

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9/2B Deodar Street
Calcutta Ballygunge
700019

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 6pm
Tuesday 10am - 6pm
Wednesday 10am - 6pm
Thursday 10am - 6pm
Friday 10am - 6pm

Telephone

+919073922248

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