By Ashima Ohri
“Payal Chawla, Founder, JusContractus, a one-of-its-kind all-women law firm in India, sheds light on a pervasive issue: the tendency among women to minimise their struggles and pains. “Women often downplay their suffering, convincing themselves, ‘I’m in great pain, but I can handle it.’ It’s crucial for women, especially those in influential positions, to challenge this norm. The cycle of dismissing our pain and discomfort, particularly related to menstrual health, undermines its seriousness,” she states.
Chawla stresses that women in leadership bear a significant responsibility to advocate for change, as their actions can influence the broader societal attitudes toward women. “This advocacy is vital not just for us but for women in the most remote areas,
who lack even basic health resources and cannot afford to take a day off. The drive for change, therefore, must originate from us; we cannot wait for others to initiate it,” she says.
Chawla’s words underscore the critical role of women leaders in transforming societal norms and ensuring that the discourse on women’s health and rights extends to every corner of society.
In essence, the journey of progress charted by these remarkable women delineates how far we’ve advanced as well as the path that still needs to be covered. The journey toward true DEI is not marked solely by monumental victories but equally by the subtle shifts and gentle ripples we initiate through ongoing conversations and consistent actions. Every step forward, no matter its size, contributes to shaping a more inclusive and equitable world for everyone.”
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