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Puppet Play on 'Building Women supportive group as a measure towards Sexual Harassment, Rape, molestation and abuse'

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This day was a terrific day last year, what happened was a shameful act against women of the world. Well, Voices from all fronts, from all media, all corners did bring a spark that ignited the change to happen that changed India- the Nirbhaya protests. As per sources from print media, it was for the first time in our history, tens of thousands of people took the streets for the safety of women. In order to educate, bring in awareness on women's right, safety --Sphoorthi Theatre for Educational Puppetry did organized Puppet plays in Hyderabad and Mahaboobnagar on raising voices towards "'Building Women supportive group as a measure towards Sexual Harassment, Rape, molestation and abuse'' Today as the day comes again, my request to all mothers who are worried about their daughters' safety please trust them. Thus the primary support that is needed for them. Others do extend your emotional support. Today's vast avenues opened up in social media empow...

Is India a safe place for Women?

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Why are Women  continuously raped in India? What is happening in India? India is no more a safe place for daughters, wives, mothers and women. I am surprised when Parliamentarian speaks about no more skirts for girls as a remedy for gang rape. Why say no to girls or draw a dress code for girls alone, why not talk about attitude change and emphasis on “Women and girls to be treated with respect”. Rape in India is a common crime committed that goes unheard and unnoticed. The huge haul cry slowly wanes down with no justice made to the victim. The offenders freely move on. In most cases, the victim either commits suicide or dies due to serious injuries in an abdomen, intestines, and genitals due to the assault. Is this something new in India? No, not at all….. Similar crimes like Segregation against women as well as Eve teasing and rape in India are known issues. When it is reported, the local police give less importance or neglect or pressurize victims of rape to withdr...