January 9, 2020

Post Nirbhaya rape case, the laws have changed, but has the mindset? No, it hasn’t

Nirbhaya. Gudiya. Kathua. These are not just names of girls and places. These signify a blot of the face of humanity. They prove that even the death penalty is not a deterrent. And the finger points directly at a corrupt criminal investigation system

Diti Bajpai
January 9, 2020

“Women in rural India refrain from filing cases as they don’t have any hope of getting justice”

Sexual harassment and rape are a reality which stalk women and girls in our villages. Yet, the cries of our daughters, sisters, mothers remain unheard within the walls of the home, silenced by patriarchy, a false sense of family pride or social pressure.

Diti Bajpai
December 30, 2019

Phulmati, once a slave, is well-fed and receives a lot of attention at a protection centre in Mathura

Phulmati is a content elephant. But nearly six years back, she was a slave. Her caretaker was unkind to her. But she was then rescued and got a new lease of life at a protection centre in Mathura

Diti Bajpai