India Mahila Association: SAMAANTA (equality) – A New Organization to Oppose Violence Against Women This pamphlet from the India Mahila Association advertises a meeting on January 31, 1982, to discuss the formation of a new organization to address violence against women. The group, SAMAANTA, aimed to eradicate violence and discrimination against women of Indian origin. The first half of the pamphlet is written in English and the second half is written in Devanagari script. Metadata Title: India Mahila Association: SAMAANTA (equality) – A New Organization to Oppose Violence Against Women Date: 1982 Region: British Columbia City/Town: Vancouver