1. Dr Martha Farrell (1959-2015) 2. Dr Martha Farrell (1959-2015) I am really saddened to know about the sudden demise of Dr Martha Farrell. She was an extraordinary woman. There are many in the community who will mourn deeply her passing as she was a life of service, love, compassion and excellence. May her soul rest in peace. RITU SHARMA Chairperson Sexual Harassment Prevention Committee-Northern Region Airports Authority of India 3. Dr Martha Farrell (1959-2015) We are deeply saddened to announce the loss of our dearest Working Committee Member and a very courageous personality Dr Martha Farrell, Director, PRIA. We extend our deepest condolences and sympathies to her family. May god rest her soul in peace! PRAYAS Family Our hearts go out to Rajesh, his family and all of PRIA colleagues for the loss of dear friend and leader, Martha Farrell. Our friends here at IDS, as well as other colleagues around the world and shocked and saddened to learn of this news. She was a wonderful leader, educator, gender advocate, mother, partner and friend to many, many people around the world. She will be missed on so many levels, and by a global network. Personally from Juliet Merrifield and I, as well as from all of the staff here at IDS, we send our deepest condolences and prayers. John Gaventa 4. Dr Martha Farrell (1959-2015) Most recently Martha was working closely with a group of us in AAP SHAKTI to finalize guidelines and a draft framework on a committee for Sexual Harassment within AAP. We will hopefully implement this as a tribute to Martha..... And it was Martha with Feisal Alkazi, who helped develop the training module on gender sensitisation for,the Indian Navy when we first inducted women into the service. Oh Martha.....we had plans that you would finally come to Ramu Farm and pick mangoes from the trees this summer. But you went the way you lived.....ever ready for the unexpected.....unafraid and gutsy Lalita Ramdas 5. Dr Martha Farrell (1959-2015) George Cherian, CUTS International 6. Dr Martha Farrell (1959-2015) Dear PRIA family, Please extend the deepest condolences from Darlene and myself at the tragic death of Martha-Ji. We will be with you in spirit on Sunday at the prayer service. So many friends of Martha and Rajesh in Victoria, Canada and elsewhere in the world share our collective grief at this senseless loss. With love, Budd and Darlene 7. Dr Martha Farrell (1959-2015) Suneeta Dhar Namrata Jaitli Aparna We sadly remorse the sudden death of Dr Martha Farrell. Please here accept our condolence and give strength to the family to bear the loss. Shagufta Khan & Staff of Gharib Nawaz Samiti Ajmer I have learned the terrible news. Please accept my sincere condolences for the loss of our friend and colleague, Martha. What a tragic loss. It must be so very difficult for everyone in the PRIA family and words seem inadequate to express myself. Please convey my sadness at the loss of this incredible woman and inspiring force in combatting violence. I will miss her greatly. Catherine 8. Dr Martha Farrell (1959-2015) Dinesh Sharma Voluntary Action Network India Tulika Srivastava We are very shocked hear about inhuman attack and death of Ms. Martha in Afghanistan. Please accept our condolence. We are with you all. We wish Dr Tandon will get enough strength to face this situation. Bhim Raskar on behalf of Trustees, RSCD & MRA Team 9. Dr Martha Farrell (1959-2015) Sonia Elzbieta WAVE Women & Girls Education & Training in Australia Extremely sorry to hear about the sad demise of Ms Martha. The vacuum created by her absence will remain for ever. May all those who cared for her and PRIA, have enough strength to live with the loss. My deepest condolences with Dr Tandon and Family and PRIA. Dr. Sanghmitra Sheel Acharya Indian Institute of Dalit Studies (IIDS) Sad to know about the tragic and unfortunate end of a great social worker. May Dr Marthas soul rest in peace, and may God give strength to Dr Rajesh Tandon and his family to bear this loss. Pradeep Ghosh 10. Dr Martha Farrell (1959-2015) 11. Dr Martha Farrell (1959-2015) -- , , . , - . , , -- , . , ! Dear Rajesh Please accept my and Abhivyakti's heartfelt condolences for this deep personal loss. May fond memories and Martha's commitment to gender justice and her courageous spirit fill the void that she has left behind in her passing. Rest in peace Martha! ~Nitin Paranjape She set the bar very high: as a development professional, a mother, a warm human being and someone who wouldn't budge from her principles. We learnt a lot from her and her outlook on life. I will always have wonderful memories of our many conversations, our laughter.The world will indeed be a lesser place. Sujana Krishnamoorthy 12. Dr Martha Farrell (1959-2015) Dear Rajesh bhai, Prakash and I were shocked to read the sad news in one of the social media sites this morning as I could not believe it then started to dig on and gone even more panic as they were confirming the truth . This is so tragic, Martha's sudden and unexpected passing away must be heartbreaking and devastating to you and children. Words fall short when I try to express the sorrow I feel knowing that you are bearing a loss so profound. They say the most painful goodbyes are the ones that are never said and explained, and as we try to cope with such a loss we find it difficult to see beyond the grief. However, know that even in silence, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May you find strength to handle this grief, the courage to face this irreparable loss in the constant love of friends and family. Martha was a lovely friend, a mighty strong woman leader , always very focused and determined. Martha was passionate about her work and she was a visionary mentor to her team. Her presence will be immensely missed. The PRIA premises will feel empty without her voice echoing in the corridors and her smile greeting us all. Dear Rajesh, Suheil and Tarika please accept our heartfelt condolences. May God give you the strength to accept the truth and go through the positive grieving process. May the departed should rest in peace. With lots of love, remembrance and much power to you, Saloni, Prakash, Pranjali and Surabhi 13. Dr Martha Farrell (1959-2015) Shaleen Rakesh My colleagues and I at the Centre for Womens Development Studies deeply mourn the death of Dr. Martha Farrell, who lived and sacrificed her life for gender equality and womens empowerment. Indu Agnihotri Director, CWDS