Tag: acid attacks
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5 NGOs fighting violence against women
LOOKING back on the details of the attack on Nirbhaya, who died on December 29th eleven years ago, one of the questions asked is what makes a person commit such violence? Whether it is throwing acid on a woman’s face, abducting a woman and forcing her into prostitution or a husband beating his wife, one…
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5 human rights NGOs fighting for people’s rights
SUPPORTING a human rights NGO is an effective way to help people across the country gain access to their basic rights. Human Rights Day is observed annually on December 10th and commemorates the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in 1948. It serves as a reminder of the essential principles that underpin the…
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International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women
INTERNATIONAL Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women is UN observance day to bring forth the issue of violence against women and address them. Violence against women is a pervasive and deeply entrenched issue that spans across geographical boundaries, cultures and socioeconomic backgrounds. To address this global crisis, the United Nations has designated November…