Centre for Social Research

Founded in 1983, Centre for Social Research is a non-profit, non-governmental organisation based in New Delhi. Our mission is to empower the women and girls of India, guarantee their fundamental rights, and increase understanding of social issues from a gender perspective. We operate on local, national and regional levels in an effort to enhance the capacities of individuals, communities and institutions for creating a humane, equitable and gender-just society.

News :

Division of Property after divorce

The recent decision by the Union Cabinet to make further amendments to the Marriage Laws Amendment Bill, 2010 that will guarantee a women’s right to 50% of residential property in the case of divorce is an important step for ensuring women’s economic security and equality in marriage and divorce proceedings. read more.....

Recent Article:

Sensitizing the Law Enforcers: A Report on Police Training

CSR held a Police Training at the Hauz Khas Police Station on 28 April 2013. Of the 21 participants, 7 were men while the rest were women. The personnel were of A.S.I., S.I. and A.C.P. ranks. The training conducted with the police personnel of the Hauz Khas Police station was a well planned and structured venture. Several months of read more.....

Current Work :

Online home of all work done by the CSR team, its ongoing and upcoming projects along with feature stories.

Work We Do :

CSR works on various issues plaguing the women of our country ranging from capacity building to mobilisation, research and policy level intervention. Learn more about our different departments.

For the Media :

An archive of interviews, press news and writings over the years along with reference material and more. It’s all in here.

National Laws & Acts :

A virtual tour through the various legal solutions available. A compact legal guide for women, children and family protection in India.

Publications :

A record of all our latest editions, annual reports, newsletters,case studies and releases at a glance.

Service Provider and Protection Officers

Service Provider & Protection Officers :

Must know for every citizen. Find help near you with the list of helpline numbers of Service Providers and Protection Officers dealing with women's issues.

Current Opportunities :

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Dr. Kumari with the American ambassador Nancy J. Powell

CSR team doing a baseline survey in Rajasthan

Dr. Ranjana Kumari at the seminar on ‘The New Indian Woman’, Confederation of Indian Industry

i-WIL press conference in New Delhi

Kanya Janm Mahotsav

Silent demonstration against sex selection

Rally against female foeticide in Chattarpur

International Women’s Day