Centre for Social Research

Founded in 1983, Centre for Social Research (CSR) is a non-profit organisation based in New Delhi. With the mission to empower the women and girls of India guarantee their rights, and increase understanding of social issues from a gender perspective. For nearly three decades, Centre for Social Research has been a leader in the Indian women’s movement due to its unique, tri-fold position as an experienced facilitator of grassroots programmes and trainings; an esteemed research institute; and a lobbyist, advocate and advisor to government institutions. CSR operates 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. For nearly three decades, Centre for Social Research has been a leader in the Indian women’s movement due to its unique, tri-fold position as an experienced facilitator of grassroots programmes and trainings; an esteemed research institute; and a lobbyist, advocate and advisor to government institutions.  Working toward gender justice in India means tackling a multitude of complex social, cultural and economic issues at the same time. Some of the organization's key issue areas include but are not limited to: violence against women, pre-natal sex selection, engendered governance, women and economy, and gender sensitisation for and mainstreaming within all sectors of society.