Topic: Violence against women
Nai Chetna Campaign
Nai Chetana Campaign was launched by the Central Government on the occasion of International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women (November 25). What is Nai Chetana...
International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women: November 25
Every year, the International Day for Elimination of violence against women is marked by the United Nations on November 25. The day is celebrated to create awareness that...
Marriage not ‘good enough’ to quash rape FIR, says Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court in a significant verdict that will have large implications on a large number of rape cases in India, said that marriage is not a...2019 edition of World Day Against Trafficking in Persons
The World Day Against Trafficking in Persons is observed every year on July 30 to raise awareness of the situation of victims of human trafficking and for the...
Violence against Women: WHO Findings
A comprehensive study by the World Health Organisation (WHO) on violence against women makes the following observations: About 1 in 3 (35%) women worldwide have experienced either physical...Chhaya Sharma wins 2019 McCain Institute Award for Courage and Leadership
IPS officer Chhaya Sharma, who led the investigation team of the infamous Nirbhaya gang-rape and murder case, has been awarded the 2019 McCain Institute Award for Courage and...2018 International Day for Elimination of Violence against Women
The International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women (IDEVAW) is observed every year on 25th of November to raise public awareness on issues of violence against... 