Sakshi

Sakshi, founded in 1992, is a pioneering organisation dedicated to ending gender-based violence and promoting gender equality. Over the past three decades, Sakshi has worked at the intersection of law, education, advocacy, and behavior change with a vision to create a violence-free world for all. Through its impactful Public Interest Litigations (PILs)- Vishakha V/s State of Rajasthan and Sakshi V/s Union Of India, Sakshi has played a key role in shaping landmark laws such as PoSH, POCSO, and the Sexual Assault Bill. Through the Asia Pacific Advisory Forum, Sakshi has been a cornerstone for judicial education on gender equality across five countries of the region. Sakshi’s commitment to change extends beyond legal frameworks, with a mission to end gender-based violence for women, children, youth, and marginalized communities through nationwide initiatives. Our programs are designed to reshape gender norms and build safer communities. As an organization grounded in research, advocacy, and transformative programs, Sakshi actively partners with organizations such as UN Women, IDH, CNH and Mahindra Finance, contributing to programs like the Women’s Safety Accelerator Fund (WSAF), the Livelihood and Entrepreneurship Awareness Development (LEAD) project, the Dhan Samvaad project, and the Textile Industry Coalition,(TiC), spearheaded by the Government of Tamil Nadu and powered by UN Women while aligning its efforts with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 4, 5, 11, and 16.