Slavery And Serfdom – A Violation Of Human Rights
Slavery was, in a very real sense, the first international human rights issue to come to the fore. It led to the adoption of the first human rights laws and to the creation of the first human…
Marital Rape – The Dark Side of Holy Matrimony
As kids, we all are taught that marriage is a sacred institution, that it is a collaboration between two souls that requires a bond of respect, trust, and love. And these sayings have beautifully described the essence…
Lost Innocence – Child Pornography and Sexual Abuse
Child Pornography refers to sexual exploitation of a minor that is preserved in recorded form like images, videos, or any other computer-generated form. They are a form of sexual abuse that is against the law in most…
International Law – Decry of Genocide
Genocide refers to mass killings of human beings and we all know the unfortunate persecution through the hands of well-known dictator Adolf Hitler in Germany. The prime object of genocide were the jews, poles, gypsies, and other…
Rape Culture – A Pandemic Ongoing
Rape is a gruesome crime that violates the privacy, integrity and dignity of a female. Getting past this barbaric act is a great deal in itself, however, the victim has other hurdles ahead. The obstacles are a…
The Evil of Female Foeticide
Ancient Indian Vedic scriptures gave more importance to goddess devotion. A female was called the साम्राजिनि, the home’s queen and mistress, who was to get an equity percentage in religious ritual success. Manu, the rules-giver said, Gods…
She equals Him!
My makeup does not cover my bruised faceMy smile does not hide my haggard visageYet, no one comes to helpThey say: it will get betterThey say: don’t talk about itThey say: this was my fateThey say: a…
Need for Reforms in the Sexual Harassment Laws of India
Sexual harassment is characterized as harassment (typically of a woman) at a workplace, or other formal or social circumstance involving making unwanted sexual advances or obscene comments. Lots of women endure workplace sexual harassment. Nearly one out…
Right to Life of a Rape Victim.
Despite strict and punitive punishment and laws which are made to protect women, crimes against women in India are increasing day by day. Many efforts were made by the National Commission for Women, which was formed under…
Violence against Women – Evil at rage, Lives at stake.
Violence against women and girls is among the most universal and pervasive human rights violations, affecting at least a billion women across the globe. Violence, according to the dictionary meaning, means a behaviour which harms or damages…
