In the last decade, several international and national movements have focused their attention, on the long neglected areas of women's reproductive health.

Prior to 1983, every form of violence committed within the family, either in the natal or the spousal home, was not considered an offence.

THERE is enough evidence to show that often, development policies adopted by governments have widened the disparities amongst sections of people.

There is a growing recognition that gynaecological morbidity is an important health problem among poor women in India.