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If you are experiencing domestic abuse and your relationship has broken down, you may be eligible to apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) in the UK. This route allows you to secure your immigration status without needing to complete the usual five-year qualifying period. The UK immigration system recognises that no one should be […]
In a significant and progressive ruling, the Bombay High Court has held that a child raised solely by a single mother cannot be compelled to carry the father’s name, surname, or caste in official school records. The judgment underscores constitutional values of dignity, identity, and gender equality, while challenging long-standing patriarchal norms embedded in administrative […]
As a women’s rights organisation rooted in the Indian diaspora in the United Kingdom, we warmly welcome the recent High Court decision in London recognising the importance of workplace fairness for women living with chronic health conditions. This ruling, won by Sanju Pal, a UK professional originally from West Bengal, is more than an individual […]
For many women and girls living with abuse, fear becomes part of everyday life. Fear of going home. Fear of not being believed. Fear of reporting violence and being left to navigate the system alone. This week’s proposed government strategy on violence against women and girls has given many survivors and support organisations a sense […]
The UK’s biggest Indian women’s group is returning with its annual Holi extravaganza for 2026! The event – dubbed the “Holi Festival of Joy” – celebrates India’s rich diversity and culture and heralds new beginnings, will be held at the Haverstock High School Open Space in Camden on 15 March from 11am to 4pm. Frequently […]
Domestic violence is the set pattern of behaviour on the part of the abuser designed to control his partner. Anyone forced to alter their behaviour because they are frightened of their partner’s reaction is being abused. The abuse can be physical, emotional, psychological, financial or sexual. It can begin at any stage of the relationship. Domestic violence is rarely a […]
The Kerala High Court has clarified that Indian courts have the authority to protect the best interests or welfare of a child or an incapacitated adult, particularly when the concerned individual lacks legal recourse in a foreign court. A Division Bench, consisting of Justice A. Muhamed Mustaque and Justice Sophy Thomas, emphasized that when exercising […]
Indian Ladies UK’s founder Poonam Joshi has been honoured with the “Shakti” award at the annual Proud Indian Women Shakti Sangamam Shakti Awards held in Manchester. The ceremony is organized by the eponymous Shakti Sangamam, a Manchester-based group that empowers women of South Asian origin through education, vocational training and healthcare and, advocates for women’s […]
Marina Gask, 60, a journalist and copywriter from South London, found that her relationships with her family were strained during menopause, particularly when one specific symptom took a heavy toll on her life. However, it was by becoming more open with her husband and sons that she ultimately found relief and strengthened their bond. She […]
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