Martha Farrell Foundation

Martha Farrell Foundation Take forward Martha Farrell’s legacy by supporting practical interventions to achieve a gender just society and promote life-long learning.
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Martha Farrell was renowned and respected in India, and around the world, for her work on women’s rights, gender equality and adult education. She was among 14 people killed in a Taliban attack in a guest house in Kabul, Afghanistan on May 13, 2015. She had been leading a gender training workshop with the Aga Khan Foundation in Kabul at the time of the attack. The Martha Farrell Foundation (MFF) h

as been set up in her memory to carry forward Martha’s spirit and legacy by advancing her pioneering work on gender mainstreaming and adult education, with the overall goal of achieving gender equality in India and around the world. The Martha Farrell Foundation is committed to securing a gender just society by supporting practical interventions which challenge gender discrimination and promote gender mainstreaming within organisations and wider society. The foundation will continue Martha’s legacy with the same passion, excellence and long-term commitment that Martha applied in all aspects of her life.

30/07/2026

Creating safe, respectful, and inclusive workplaces begins with awareness and action.

At the Martha Farrell Foundation, our POSH (Prevention of Sexual Harassment) services go beyond compliance. We empower organisations with interactive trainings, capacity building, Internal Committee strengthening, policy support, and practical tools to foster workplaces where dignity, equality, and respect are non-negotiable.

Let's build workplaces where everyone feels safe to learn, lead, and thrive.

Get in touch to know how we can support your organisation.

Voices That Refused Silence!At the 6th Martha Farrell Awards, women domestic workers transformed their lived experiences...
28/07/2026

Voices That Refused Silence!

At the 6th Martha Farrell Awards, women domestic workers transformed their lived experiences of sexual harassment at their workplace into a powerful and collective performance.

Through a art-based research, where saree became a canvas of stories too often left unheard, stories of resilience, resistance, and the courage to speak out. Depicted and performed on stage, this long saree challenged silence and demanded dignity, safety, and justice for every worker.

A decade later as the Foundation commemorates it's tenth year, it recollects this empowering moment, and continues to honour these voices that remind us: when survivors tell their stories, they don't just document injustices, they re-shape the conversation.

Watch the video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NjBxAMvWzwo&t=7s

As the Martha Farrell Foundation commemorates ten years of advancing gender justice within various sectors and spaces, w...
14/07/2026

As the Martha Farrell Foundation commemorates ten years of advancing gender justice within various sectors and spaces, we are looking back at our past work and the knowledge resources produced. Today, we recall the very first RTI advocacy we started in the first two years after inception, together with PRIA, worked extensively with women workers in the informal sector to promote and workplaces. Through collective mobilisation, awareness-building on workplace sexual harassment, and advocacy, the initiative also sought to strengthen the functioning of (LCs) under the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace Act.

As part of this effort, MFF conducted one of the first nationwide -based assessments of Local Committees across 655 districts in India. Out of the 655 districts, only 29% reported that they had constituted Local Committees (LCs). Among those districts where LCs had been constituted, only 11% reported receiving sexual harassment complaints, highlighting significant gaps in awareness, accessibility, and institutional functioning. The study highlighted the urgent need to strengthen Local Committees so they can effectively address the grievances of women in the informal sector.

Want to know more about the and the findings that came up?

Click on the link below and find out.

https://www.marthafarrellfoundation.org/uploads/article_category/1598972840_1555302838_RTI%20Study%20PDF.pdf

Do you want to enhance your skills as a POSH Trainer? Then you should join our 2-Day Training of Trainers on Facilitatin...
30/06/2026

Do you want to enhance your skills as a POSH Trainer?

Then you should join our 2-Day Training of Trainers on Facilitating Training on POSH Act with PRIA International Academy.

Build the skills to design and facilitate context-sensitive, participatory, and legally grounded trainings on the prevention of sexual harassment, and learn how to navigate sensitive conversations and create safe reporting environments within your organisation.

This training will be facilitated by Samiksha Jha and Piyush Poddar from Martha Farrell Foundation, who have been training POSH trainers for years and promoting safe and equitable workspaces. This is your chance to learn and get certified from people who have been working in the field of gender, workplace safety, and participatory training.

📅 23rd – 24th July 2026
📍 PRIA, New Delhi

Click on the link below or scan the QR Code to enrol now!
https://lnkd.in/g72h-4Pn

“Leader woh hota hai jo pyaar se sabko ek saath jod kar ke karta hai.” – VeronicaFrom navigating unsafe working conditio...
24/06/2026

“Leader woh hota hai jo pyaar se sabko ek saath jod kar ke karta hai.” – Veronica

From navigating unsafe working conditions and workplace discrimination to becoming a trusted Pehelkar in her community, Veronica's journey reflects the strength that comes from collective action and solidarity among women domestic workers.

Through conversations, community meetings, and support networks, she has helped women understand their rights, raise concerns, and find the confidence to speak up for themselves.

Her story reminds us that when women come together, they not only challenge injustice but also create spaces of support, dignity, and change.

Read Veronica's full story in Junoon.
https://heyzine.com/flip-book/2eacc360e2.html

Delighted to share that we are collaborating with the PRIA International Academy to host a 2 Day (ToT) on facilitating...
22/06/2026

Delighted to share that we are collaborating with the PRIA International Academy to host a 2 Day (ToT) on facilitating training on the Act, 2013.

This workshop will equip participants to:
- deepen their understanding of the POSH Act.
- learn how to design and facilitate context-sensitive, , and legally grounded trainings on the prevention of sexual harassment.
- discover how to navigate sensitive conversations and build a reporting environment in workplaces.

Whether you are an HR professional, trainer, consultant, development sector professional, or university faculty member, this workshop is for you!

Date: 23 - 24 July 2026
Mode: In-person workshop
Venue: PRIA, Delhi

Click on the link below or scan the QR code to register.
https://lnkd.in/g72h-4Pn

16/06/2026

Today, on 16 June, we stand with domestic workers in their demand for a comprehensive law that recognises them as workers and guarantees their rights.

Fifteen years after the adoption of ILO Convention 189, the call remains loud and clear: domestic workers demand written agreements, rights-based social protections, safe and dignified working conditions, and most importantly a comprehensive law that ensures their rights and protections.

Join them in their long-standing movement for demanding the rights that they truly deserve and appeal for as workers.


“Why should chaupals be for men alone?” – RajniFor more than two decades, Rajni's life revolved around household respons...
15/06/2026

“Why should chaupals be for men alone?” – Rajni

For more than two decades, Rajni's life revolved around household responsibilities. Like many women in her village, stepping into public spaces was not always easy.

Through collective action and support from other women, Rajni found the confidence to claim her place in community spaces and support other women to do the same.

Today, she proudly calls herself and continues to inspire women to learn, lead, and raise their voices.

Her story reminds us that when women come together, they can challenge barriers and create new opportunities for themselves and their communities.

Read Rajni's full story in Junoon: https://tr.ee/SNb20dJ-0r

Domestic workers say: "Haq se kaamgaar" [We are workers, and we deserve our rights.]For decades, domestic workers across...
10/06/2026

Domestic workers say: "Haq se kaamgaar" [We are workers, and we deserve our rights.]

For decades, domestic workers across the country have been demanding basic labour rights, social security benefits, and other essential entitlements. As we approach Domestic Workers' Day this week, let us unite in collective action and raise a common demand for legal recognition and protection. We stand with all domestic workers who negotiate daily with employers, advocate for fair working conditions, and strive to institutionalise a rights-based approach while working alongside existing systems to bring their demands within the public domain. Let's join their moment and stand alongside them in this journey.

Know more about the convention here :https://www.wiego.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/WIEGO_DW_Toolkit_IDWF_Caribbean_2023_0.pdf

Domestic workers say: "Haq se kaamgaar" [We are workers, and we deserve our rights.]For decades, domestic workers across...
09/06/2026

Domestic workers say: "Haq se kaamgaar" [We are workers, and we deserve our rights.]

For decades, domestic workers across the country have been demanding basic labour rights, social security benefits, and other essential entitlements. As we approach Domestic Workers' Day this week, let us unite in collective action and raise a common demand for legal recognition and protection. We stand with all domestic workers who negotiate daily with employers, advocate for fair working conditions, and strive to institutionalise a rights-based approach while working alongside existing systems to bring their demands within the public domain. Let's join their moment and stand alongside them in this journey.

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