Meera Vijayann

Meera Vijayann writes on social development and gender issues in south Asia. As the current Youth Ambassador for India on Sexual Violence in Conflict, she reports on gender-based violence in India. Her articles have appeared in the Guardian, openDemocracy, Forbes, and CNN. Follow her on Twitter @meeravijayann

A dangerous silence in India’s north-east

Unlike the 2012 Delhi gang rape, the violence meted out against women in India’s north-east has not elicited widespread calls on the government to act. The silence is proving costly.

By Meera Vijayann

/ 10 Apr 2015

How are social enterprises helping address road safety and transportation challenges in India?

Ten countries account for more than half of the world's annual 1.2 million road deaths. Across the developing world, enterprises and governments are exploring new approaches to transportation and road safety problems causing these deaths. This happens equally at civic and policy level.

By Meera Vijayann

/ 25 Jan 2014

Can digital empowerment alleviate poverty in India

The focus has, until now, been on access but is gradually shifting towards changing social behaviours within communities.

By Meera Vijayann

/ 29 Oct 2013