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ASHAs are often the first point of contact for families — and the first line of resistance against gender-biased s*x selection.
At the grassroots, ASHA workers play a critical role in:
• Counselling families during pregnancy
• Challenging deeply rooted gender bias
• Preventing s*x determination practices
• Resisting inducements and commissions offered by errant ultrasound clinics
This video explores how ASHAs can uphold the law, protect their integrity, and become agents of change within their communities.
👉 Watch the full video to understand why their role matters — and what makes them the leader in addressing son preference and daughter unwantedness.
💬 We’d love to hear your reflections after watching.
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13/10/2025
🩺 Consultation with Medical Practitioners on Addressing Gender-Biased S*x Selection and Skewed S*x Ratios
Girls Count, in collaboration with Vatsalya, Lucknow -OBG Society ( ), and UNFPA India, organised a consultation with medical practitioners at Hotel Dayal Paradise, Lucknow, to deliberate on strengthening the implementation of the PC-PNDT Act and addressing emerging challenges around gender-biased s*x selection.
The consultation brought together leading experts, including Prof. M.L.B. Bhatt, Dr. Madhu Gupta, Prof. Archana Gupta, Dr. Preeti Kumar, Dr. Sarita Singh, and Dr. Neelam Singh, who shared their insights on promoting ethical medical practices, ensuring safe and legal abortions, and tackling field-level challenges in compliance and reporting.
The session reaffirmed the collective commitment of the medical community and partners toward building a gender-just society where every girl child is equally valued. 💜
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10/09/2025
✨ What’s New?
According to the latest Sample Registration System (SRS) Report, India has shown progress in addressing gender imbalance at birth.
📊 The S*x Ratio at Birth (SRB) has improved from 913 girls per 1000 boys in 2021 to 917 girls per 1000 boys in 2023.
✅ This positive change reflects ongoing efforts towards challenging patriarchal norms and stopping s*x selection.
👉 While encouraging, this improvement also reminds us that the journey towards gender equality is far from over. Continued advocacy and action are essential to ensure every girl is welcomed and celebrated.
Source: Sample Registration System (SRS) Report 2021
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05/06/2025
📉 KERALA: FROM PROGRESS TO PAUSE IN S*X RATIO AT BIRTH
Despite consistently leading the nation in , Kerala has recorded the sharpest recent decline among top-performing states.
👶 In 2018–20, Kerala’s SRB peaked at 974 girls per 1000 boys.
🔻 But in 2019–21, it dropped to 962, marking a 12-point fall.
This trend calls for reflection and renewed action to protect the gains made in gender equity.
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📊 Source: SRS Statistical Report 2021
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