1993
Healthcare Advocacy JWP was instrumental in the passage of the Pre-Conception & Pre-Natal Diagnostic Techniques Act, 1994.
1990-1992
Advocacy for National Commission for Women JWP, along with seven national Women’s organisations, demanded the setting up of a National Commission for Women. In Jan 1992, the NCW was established as the statutory body called the National Commission for Women.
1991
Education & Protection Centre Set up a Child Protection and Education Centre for Children of Sex Workers in G.B. Road, Delhi
1986
Legal Reform Contributed to the amendment of the Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961, in 1984 and 2018.
1985
Land Rights Advocacy JWP Championed the demand for laws securing Land Rights for women in India.
1984
Passage of a Social Reform JWP Played a pivotal role in the enactment of The Devadasi Prohibition of Dedication Act, 1984, combating child prostitution with religious sanctions.
1983-84
Groundbreaking Study JWP conducted a study on the devadasi practice in Northern Karnataka, forming the basis of the award-winning film “Giddh.”
1982
Legislative Victory Contributed significantly to the passage of The Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act, 1986.
1977
Foundation Established as a platform for women and children to achieve their Constitutional rights.
