Let's Stand United Against Violence

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First of all Women On Hill (WoH) wishes you a Happy Women's Day! We believed that this year's theme “Women and men united to end violence against women and girls” is the right choice. Across the world we have seen mass atrocities against women in its various forms with some unimaginable stories like a father abusing his daughter for years in Austria.

Even in India is no better place for women. We say this because of the endless campaigns against women freedom. Last year itself the national capital witnessed over 30 recorded rape cases. Many others who were afraid to file a charge sheet would have to settle without justice for the rest of their lives.

From New Delhi to Bangalore, from Mangalore to Chennai women have become the target of self proclaimed custodians of 'Indian culture'. Valentine's Day celebrations was also purely directed at women so as the attack on girls at Mangalore pub. One think must be taken into account is the need for bringing about a system that permits women to be at par with their male counterparts in all speres. Some women organisations have now come up with unique ideas to counter the threat to their freedom. This is a welcome step, but a united effort is a must especially when the so-called cultural policemen are trained and indoctrinated.

To keep it short, the need of the hour is to be united and shout with one voice. From Assam to Gujarat, Kashmir-Kerala, Indian women need to stand on one platform to meet the challenges of our time. That one step we can climb is the 'Stairways of Unity' .