TIME TO TALK ABOUT RAPE

THE DARK SIDE OF SOCIAL MEDIA Nearly everyone uses some form of social media these days, whether it be twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook for example. But is everyone aware of what information is viewable about them out there on the Internet. Do you actively check your security settings across all social media platforms to make sure your personal information is hidden from the prying eye. Security and privacy go hand in hand, if you don’t want people poking around in your business keep it private. You would be amazed at what you can find out about a person just from a quick Google and what resources come up from social media platforms. Whether it be a burglar or criminal mastermind after your belongings from home, or a hacker after information on how to infiltrate the company you work for. We can all take suitable steps to avoid this by regularly checking our social media platform security and privacy settings. A perfect example of this, you should never announce that you are goin...

Using acid as a weapon to inflict harm is known as acid attack. Since the most commonly employed agent in acid attacks is Sulphuric acid (oil of vitriol) hence, the name given is Vitriolage. Acid Attack is an infernal crime in which the perpetrator effects his fiendish motives in the most iniquitous way. The prepensely deliberate act of acid attack results in irreparable consequences for the victim. All it takes is a bit of acid to transform a body into a mangled heap of bones and flesh charred beyond recognition. The motivation behind acid attacks is seldom homicidal. In maximum cases acid is used maliciously to disfigure and distort the appearance of the victim. Majority of the reported acid attacks are committed against young women of marriageable age. The primary reasons are rejection of marriage proposal, refusal to enter into a romantic relationship and withdrawing from an existing relationship. Sometimes disgruntled husbands use it to exact revenge when the wife brin...

Back in 2012, the conscience of an entire nation was shook by the brutal gang rape of a 23-year-old woman in the national capital, the city that was already gaining popularity as the ‘rape capital of the country’. The woman eventually succumbed to her injuries and died, shortly after being airlifted to Singapore in a desperate attempt to save her life, since the world was already watching us. The media, and the nation collectively decided to christen this woman as ‘Nirbhaya’, which translates to fearless. People have constantly avoided using the sufferer’s real name because our society invites a certain kind of disdain when it comes to naming rape victims. The gory details of the December 2012 gangrape surfaced, and since then, people have been measuring every rape with the ‘Nirbhaya’ yardstick, to decide on the level of brutality of the crime. Laws were amended, there were protests and candle marches throughout the country and only earlier this month, the apex court of the...

Time to talk about rape If men remember that women are their mothers, daughters, and wives they may change their laws The global statistics on sexual assault against women are shocking. At least one in every five women experiences rape or attempted rape during her lifetime. The recently published report from the United Nations Population Fund on the  State of the World Population 2000  is the latest of many official reports that have documented the size of the problem.Yet despite clear documentation and the fact that much attention has been paid to the issue of sexual violence against women at international level, the problem is getting worse. The UN report and other data make it clear that the incidence of rape and other forms of sexual violence is increasing worldwide.Yet even official figures underestimate the scale of the problem because the proportion of rapes reported to the authorities varies from 16% in the United States to 3% in South Africa (where ev...

Nov  10,2021 Women-centric legislation in India and its misuse Crimes against women are common in India. They are neither safe nor protected, whether at home, in public, or at work. Given the prevalence of crimes against women, certain laws aimed specifically at women have been enacted in India to protect them. The following are a few legislations enlisted for the protection of women’s rights in India: 1.  Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005:  It is a critical statute that seeks to protect Indian women from various types of domestic violence. It protects women who are in a relationship and are constantly subjected to physical, mental, sexual, verbal, and emotional violence. 2.  The Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961:  It forbids the wanting to give or trying to take dowry from women before, during, or after their marriage. The taking or giving of dowry to the bride or bridegroom and their families at the time of marriage is prohibited by this act. 3....

 KEEP SAFE DISTANCE FOR COVID RESISTANCE; CLEAN HANDS AND FACE MASK CORONA WILL LEAVE BEFORE YOU ASK.”  Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus. Most people infected with the virus will experience mild to moderate respiratory illness and recover without requiring special treatment. However, some will become seriously ill and require medical attention. Older people and those with underlying medical conditions like cardiovascular disease, diabetes, chronic respiratory disease, or cancer are more likely to develop serious illness. Anyone can get sick with COVID-19 and become seriously ill or die at any age.  The best way to prevent and slow down transmission is to be well informed about the disease and how the virus spreads. Protect yourself and others from infection by staying at least 1 metre apart from others, wearing a properly fitted mask, and washing your hands or using an alcohol-based rub frequently. Get vaccinated when ...