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We are witnessing increasing instances of sexual violence against women in the country. Despite existing legal provisions against it, the number of such incidences is on the rise. Suggest some innovative measures to tackle this menace.
Sexual violence is a deplorable crime and to eliminate it from society, mindsets have to be changed from a young age. Such crimes are more common in a patriarchal society, and this bias towards men needs to be changed to eliminate the crime in its totality.
Some suggestions for creating a safer environment for woman are mentioned below:
- Conduct campaigns that create awareness about sexual violence, highlighting important information such as women’s rights etc.
- Hold self-defence classes for women so that they may protect themselves
- Increase number of women active in the police force
- Increase rates of successful prosecution of perpetrators of sexual crimes
- India must ratify all global and regional treaties which concerns safety women. It will increase pressure on government to take this matter at utmost priority.
- Patrolling of streets and modes of public transportation at night by police forces including women personnel
- Police stations must be made gender sensitive.
- Specialized fast track courts should be set up to punish perpetuators and provide sense of closure to violence survivor women.
- Use of technology to protect women. Usage of applications on mobiles with which a woman can alert loved ones or the authorities directly if she was in danger.
- Women helplines should be made operational round the clock. New mechanisms like Himmat app of Delhi police is a welcome step.
- Women must be financially empowered by providing necessary education, skills as well as financial support for starting business.
Finally, awareness about equal rights of women in society is must. It is not only responsibility of government and police but is everyone’s responsibility to create a safe environment for women.
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