Thousands take to the streets in India protesting gang rape and murder of 19-year-old
The 19-year-old succumbed to her injuries on September 29. Protestors are condemning the attitude of the police and administration of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party led by Yogi Adityanath.
‘Death penalty is not a deterrent to crime’
Activists from the Peoples Union for Democratic Rights organised a demonstration at Jantar Mantar, New Delhi to protest against capital punishment.
“If women will not rise, oppression will”: hundreds march against Modi in India
The Women March for Change that was held in Delhi on April 4 sent out a message to the Indian government that polarization in the name of religion was unacceptable. Similar marches will be held in 100 locations across India
Ahead of Indian elections, women’s organizations issue charter of demands to political parties
The charter includes demands such as reservation of seats in parliament for women, universalization of the public distribution system (PDS) and ensuring a minimum entitlement of 35kg of foodgrains per household
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