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SEWA (Self-Employed Women’s Association)

The Self-Employed Women’s Association (SEWA) is a trade union in India that supports women who work in the informal sector, such as street vendors, artisans, and home-based workers. Founded in 1972, SEWA aims to empower these women by providing them with financial services, training, and legal assistance. It helps them gain recognition, access better working conditions, and become financially independent. SEWA also advocates for women’s rights and social justice, striving to improve their overall quality of life and ensuring they have a voice in the economic and political spheres.

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    Sewa, or the Self Employed Women's Association, is a trade union for women workers in the informal sector in India. Founded in 1972, it aims to empower women by providing them with support, resources, and rights as self-employed individuals, such as street vendors, artisans, and domestic workers. Sewa focuses on improving their working conditions, ensuring fair wages, and offering access to financial services, healthcare, and education. By organizing women, Sewa helps them gain dignity and better livelihoods, fostering economic independence and social justice.