As the #MeToo movement hits the North East, close-knit communities and regional complexities still curtail victims from coming out in numbers.
Tag: violence against women
Shame: Rape Accused Bishop Mulakkal Receives A Hero’s Welcome In Jalandhar
The Kerala High Court granted him bail on Monday, after which he went back to Jalandhar.
My Statement On Winning The 2018 Nobel Peace Prize
We must remain committed to rebuilding communities ravaged by genocide. Survivors deserve a safe and secure pathway home or safe passage elsewhere.
A 15-Year-Old Girl Killed Herself And We Are Responsible For It
Men who commit sexual assault go back to a society that does not punish them and chastises the woman for being a victim.
25,000 Landless Poor Begin March Towards Delhi To Demand Their Right To Land
At least 56% of rural households in India remain landless, and 30% of these face extreme poverty and deprivation.
Independent Chennai Journalist Sandhya Ravishankar Harassed and Intimidated After Exposing Sand Mafia
Ravishankar says she has “strong reason to believe that the police is colluding with the mining mafia.”
Undeterred By Rains, Thousands Of Women From All Over India Protest In Delhi Against Rising Prices, Crime And Unemployment
The protestors demanded removal of the Aadhaar system because of which they are unable to obtain rations.
Delhi: Men Thrashed For Objecting To Vulgar Gestures Made Towards Their Female Friend, 5 Held
Based on statements of the victims and CCTV footage, teams were formed and subsequently, the five men were arrested
Odisha: Woman Set Afire In Front Of Lover’s House, Dies
The family members of the woman have alleged that her lover and his parents set her on fire.
Uttar Pradesh: Woman Raped Repeatedly For Six Months By Man
When she became pregnant, the accused’s family tried to force her to abort the child.
Sexual Violence Epidemic In UP Continues: 2 Girls 2 Drop Out of School over sexual harassment.
2 girls dropped out of UP school over sexual harassment.