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Women Demand Action Against Rising Gender Violence in India

10/22/2025

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All-India Democratic Women's Association (AIDWA) leaders demand immediate action against rising gender-based violence in India.
They cite incidents from September to October 2023, including the murder of a seven-year-old girl and the killing of a woman by her in-laws.
They urge the police chief to pursue prompt investigations and punish offenders.
They call for legal, medical, and financial support for victims and for accountability in investigations.

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All-India Democratic Women's Association (AIDWA) leaders demand immediate action against rising gender-based violence in India.
They cite incidents from September to October 2023, including the murder of a seven-year-old girl and the killing of a woman by her in-laws.
They urge the police chief to pursue prompt investigations and punish offenders.
They call for legal, medical, and financial support for victims and for accountability in investigations.