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Seven-year-old abducted, raped and murdered by 18-year-old cousin

May 21, 2013

During interrogation, the accused told the police that he committed the offence yesterday in an inebriated condition and then threw the victim's body in a water tank after throttling her to death. #ThatsJustWrong #India #Rape #Madhya Pradesh #Crimes against women #Mandsaur #Malhargarh
Two finger test on rape victim violates privacy: SC tells govt

May 20, 2013

The Supreme Court of India has held that the two-finger test on a rape victim violates her right to privacy, and asked the government to provide better medical procedures to confirm sexual assault. #NewsTracker #Supreme Court #Rape #Indian law #two-finger test on rape victims
Jaipur: 5 orphan girls raped in residential school

May 18, 2013

Five deaf and mute orphan girls were allegedly raped and beaten by staff at a residential school run by an NGO in Kanota area in Jaipur. #India #NewsTracker #Sexual violence #Rape #Peoples Union for Civil Liberties #Awaaz Foundation #Shweta Dhankar

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Ford ad another example of why Indian thinking must change

Mar 26, 2013

Having an ad with women tied up in the boot of a car wouldn't matter if the men viewed it as a fiction. The Ford India ad is a problem because too many people CAN'T tell the difference between words and images and their own actions. #HowThisWorks #Violence against women #Rape #Ford India
Imagining a better 2013 for women the world over

Dec 29, 2012

Even if there were more convictions in rape cases, it would be unlikely to prevent the crimes - we need to change minds and the choices they make. #InMyOpinion #Employment #Rape #Women #Delhi gangrape #2013 #Rights
People count: The message from protesters to politicians

Dec 24, 2012

The movement, deriving its strength from the youth, may begin a new chapter in Indian democracy. #ConnectTheDots #Delhi Gang Rape

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Rape is morally, physically most reprehensible crime: SC

2013-05-20 16:09:00

New Delhi: Rape is morally and physically the most reprehensible crime in the society which degrades and defiles the soul of a helpless female, the Supreme Court said on Monday. "Rape is the most morally and physically reprehensible crime in a society, a #New Delhi
Calcutta Telegraph
Special care hub for rape victims

2013-05-21 00:35:00

Jharkhand does care for its women. The state has become the first in eastern India to boast a crisis management centre for victims of rape and sexual assault. An initiative of the social welfare, women and child development department, the centre â a car #Jharkhand #India
The Epoch Times
Hero Cop Rape Charge: Former Philly Officer Arrested

2013-05-20 18:52:00

Hero cop rape charge: A former Philadelphia cop who was described as a hero faces rape charges. PHILADELPHIA—A former Philadelphia police officer once hailed as a hero and given a seat next to the first lady at a speech by President Obama has been arrest #Barack Obama #Joe Biden #Michelle Obama

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