A poem about how the first question someone asks when a crime against a woman takes place is always aimed at the woman herself.
Tag: abuse
Delhi: Miranda House Students Allege Men Scaled Walls, Harassed Women at Diwali Fest
In its statement, Delhi police said the event was 'incident free' and claimed that no men entered the college, even though some videos shared on social media show otherwise.
Karnataka: Third Minor Girl Alleges Sexual Assault by Murugha Mutt Head
Shivamurthy Murugha Sharanaru is already under judicial custody till October 21, after he was arrested for allegedly raping two minor girls.
Karnataka: Dalit Workers Assaulted, Locked Up For Days; Pregnant Woman Loses Baby
According to the complainant, 16 people were kept under house arrest for 15 days.
Inside the Four Walls of Intimate Partner Violence in India
Examining the many forms of abuse hidden away from prying eyes in homes across India.
Reclaiming Agency in Late Life: Elder Abuse and the Potential of Law
Elder Abuse Awareness Day is a reminder that it is the responsibility of the state and all civil society members to oppose ageism or age-based discrimination.
The Choice Is Always Yours
A poem written after reading a news article about young girls being drugged and assaulted.
Book Review: An Indispensable Weaving of Women’s Words
'Of Dry Tongues and Brave Hearts' is a unique combination of deftly gathered fiction, non-fiction, poems and artworks from over 70 women writers, poets and artists.
Growing Up in a Violent Home: The Silence Around Abuse
I went back home every day with a heavy heart, afraid of what today's episode of 'home' had to offer.