Tag: Cruelty against women

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Defenceless Woman Branded ‘Witch’

 
/ December 21, 2010

Despite a law in place, poor women from marginalised communities in Jharkhand continue to be branded as ‘witches’ and tortured.

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Justice EludesTortured Woman

 
/ September 9, 2010

Dalit woman and victim of domestic violence awaits justice in Karauli, Rajasthan.

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Tradition VictimisesHaryana Women

 
/ September 6, 2010

In a shocking tradition, women in rural Haryana are forced to walk barefoot for 12 days to mourn a death in the family while men can wear shoes.

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Defenceless Woman Branded ‘Witch’

 
/ August 25, 2010

Despite a law in place, poor women from marginalized communities in Jharkhand continue to be branded as ‘witches’ and tortured.