Changing Immigration Policies & their Impact on Survivors of Abuse
HOUSTON: On a Thursday evening, September 13, 2018 Daya held an event focusing on immigration policies and domestic violence at India House. Beyond the Headlines, Examining Today’s Immigration Landscape brought to attention that domestic violence survivors from immigrant communities face intersectional trauma from their abuser and the immigration system. Daya’s executive director, Rachna Khare welcomed […]
#MeToo for Asylum Seekers
Immigrant women seeking refuge from domestic violence are more likely to face deportation under new Department of Justice decision. HOUSTON: Attorney General Jeff Sessions issued a legal decision that erodes protections for domestic violence survivors. Through a seldom-used legal procedure, Sessions reversed the Board of Immigration Appeals’ grant of asylum to a Salvadoran domestic violence […]
A Time to Feel Shame – The Rape and Murder of Asifa
By Lakshmy Parameswaran HOUSTON: The rape and murder in January of Asifa, an eight-year old Indian girl, by several men in Jammu and Kashmir belies horror and disbelief. Asifa belonged to a nomadic Muslim community and the rapists and murderers were from the local Hindu community that disliked the nomads. The men conspired to kidnap, […]
Daya 2018 Gala Raises Record $300,000 for South Asian Victims of Domestic Violence
Click here for Photo Collage HOUSTON: Despite the recent rise in women’s empowerment and the emergence of the #MeToo movement, South Asian women in Houston remain vulnerable as victims of domestic violence. Now in 22nd year, Daya empowers South Asian survivors who are trying to break the cycle of domestic and sexual violence and reclaim […]
Announcing Daya’s 2018 Board of Directors
HOUSTON: Since 1996, Daya has empowered South Asian survivors who are trying to break the cycle of domestic and sexual violence and reclaim their lives. Daya provides culturally specific services including counseling, case management, and legal advocacy for survivors of abuse. On January 13, 2018, the Daya Board unanimously approved the new 2018-2019 Board of […]
Fight Back Against Sexual Assault
SUGAR LAND: On Saturday December 9, Daya held its next installment of Start the Conversation, a lecture and event series where the community considers, analyzes and confronts the issues, challenges and complexities that affect all. As reports of powerful individuals abusing others flood our newsfeeds, Daya provided the opportunity for the community to channel outrage into action. In […]
Sexual Abuse in Our Community: A Statement From Daya
HOUSTON: In light of recent news both nationally and here in Houston, Daya is taking this critical moment to speak out against the pervasiveness and silence around sexual violence in our community. Perpetrators and victims come from all ethnic, religious and economic backgrounds. Daya is outraged over these incidents, we offer our support to all […]
Daya 2017 Gala: Empowering South Asian Women
Click here for Photo Collage By Vanshika Vipin Varma HOUSTON: Domestic violence is wide spread, deeply ingrained and has serious impacts on women’s health and well-being. Realizing this, in 1996, seven friends established Daya Inc., a Houston based non-profit organization that empowers South Asian women and their families who are trying to break the cycle […]
Women 2016: Navigating the Corridors of Power
By Fatima Mohiuddin HOUSTON: Daya, a Houston-based nonprofit organization that supports South Asian women affected by domestic violence, held their annual seminar on Saturday September 24, at the University of St. Thomas. The program started with a welcome speech by Viji Raman, one of the founding members who gave a brief history of the organization […]
Hillcroft Motorists Honk to Support Daya’s One Voice 2014 to End Domestic Violence
By Pramod Kulkarni HOUSTON: On Saturday, October 25 afternoon, the Hillcroft district turned into an Indian street scene with cars honking in support of the community gathering organized by Daya to commemorate October as domestic the violence awareness month. Daya volunteers, staffers, board members and volunteers formed a human chain along Hillcroft at the intersection […]
