About

Learn about Aparajita's vision, approach, founder, and our commitment to preventing sexual harassment through systemic change.

The Problem

Building a Safer India for Women, Together

95% of women feel anxious leaving home. 2 in 3 in Delhi, 1 in 2 in Jaipur faced harassment last year. We are building evidence-driven solutions to change this reality.

95%

of women feel anxious about harassment when leaving home

2

out of 3 women in Delhi experienced harassment in public spaces

1

in 2 women in Jaipur faced harassment outside their home

70%

harassment happens during daytime

Source: Our Research

● Who We Are

Built on Evidence, Driven by Purpose

Founded by Mr. Pramod Bhasin (Genpact, ICRIER) and supported by J-PAL South Asia, Aparajita blends grassroots insight with rigorous research to build solutions that work. We are committed to evidence, empathy, and lasting impact — building a growing network for change.

Where Change Happens

Root Causes and Social Norms

Changing the attitudes and beliefs that allow violence to persist. Building new norms where respect and equality are the foundation.

Law and Justice Systems

Making justice accessible. Less than 1% of women report to police. We are changing that through training, legal aid, and system reform.

Safety in Workplaces and Public Spaces

70% of harassment happens on streets and in transit. We are making every public space safer through tested interventions.

Educational Institutions

800,000 students reached. Programs in schools prove that early intervention reshapes attitudes and prevents violence.

"The struggle against sexual violence is not just a women's issue; it's a fight for human rights and equality in the true sense."

- Indira Jaising, Senior Advocate

● Our Partners

J-PAL South Asia

Partnering with J-PAL South Asia, we have surveyed 4,000 women across three cities. Now we are funding and testing solutions that can scale.

Our research partners connect research to action through:

Rigorous Research

Policy Outreach and Scale-ups

Capacity Building

● Our Approach

How We Think About Gender-Based Violence

The Continuum

Violence does not stay in one place. Streets, homes, offices, online spaces. We address it everywhere it happens.

Broader Definition

Women choose colleges 8.8% lower in quality, travel 27 extra minutes daily, spend INR 17,500 more yearly. Safety should not cost this much.

Intersectionality

Women’s experiences are shaped by caste, class, disability, and other identities. We ensure marginalized groups are meaningfully included.

Rural Voices

Rural voices matter. Marginalized communities lead. The solutions must come from those who understand the problem best.

Prevention and Response

Prevention changes culture. Response supports survivors. We invest in both because lasting change requires both.