With repeated incidents of gendered violence, especially sexual violence, coming to the fore, it--yet again--raised concerns about the effectiveness of the government's action plans to protect women
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Key Highlights
- Women`s safety in India has been a major concern for decades
- The country continues to see worrisome levels of gender-based violence
- Women’s safety initiatives have gained more attention in recent years
Women's safety in India has been a major concern for decades. Despite various initiatives, and promises the country continues to see worrisome levels of gender-based violence. From the infamous 2012 Nirbhaya case to more recent cases like the Abhaya rape-murder case RG Kar rape-murder case and Badlapur school sexual assault, the issue has persisted.