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Nationwide raids on human rights defender and arrests condemned
29 Aug 2018
The All India Democratic Women’s Association (AIDWA) condemns the simultaneous nationwide raids on human rights defenders and the arrests of five activists and lawyers by the Maharashtra police on August 28, 2018. It sees this repressive and arbitrary action as a part of the wider politics of silencing dissent and deterring activists, lawyers and intellectuals for raising their voice and organising people against the terror tactics of the SanghParivar and its vigilante groups.
AIDWA to hold Women's Protest Rally in Delhi on Sept 4
21 Jul 2018
KEEPING in mind the challenges before women, AIDWA has decided to organise a huge all India women’s protest rally in Delhi on September 4. The main issues are the increasing violence and brutality against women, especially girl children, growing unemployment, food security, the grim issue of starvation and malnutrition and the escalating communal and casteist attacks. The rally will be directed against the anti-women and anti-people policies of the BJP-RSS regime led by Narendra Modi.
Immediate Dismissal Of Bank Manager for Asking Sexual Favours
25 Jun 2018
AIDWA Demands Immediate Dismissal Of Bank Manager for Asking Sexual Favours From Woman Farmer To Sanction Loan
Strong action demanded in the Jharkhand gang rape case
24 Jun 2018
The All India Democratic Women’s Association (AIDWA) condemns in the strongest terms, the gang rape of the five NGO women workers in the Kochang village in Khunti district of Jharkhand. The brazen manner in which the women were abducted at gun-point and raped and then silenced into not reporting the crime reflects the total lawlessness and the atmosphere of terror prevalent in the BJP-ruled state.It also indicates the failure of the local administration to ensure the safety and security of the women who were campaigning to raise awareness against such important i
AIDWA Condemns Dastardly Attack By BJP Goons in Tripura
05 Jun 2018
AIDWA Condemns Dastardly Attack By BJP Goons On The SFI Woman State President in Tripura
On violation of PcPNDT Act by Ayush VC
14 May 2018
AIDWA demands stringent action against VC for violation of PcPNDT Act.
Long struggle culminates in conviction of Asaram
25 Apr 2018
AIDWA welcomes the verdict of the Jodhpur Court delivered on April 25th 2018, convicting Asaram of rape, and sentencing him to a lifetime in prison. It is noteworthy that the trial court found him guilty on many counts, including the heinous crime of having raped a minor in his ashram, and awarded the maximum punishment available under the POCSO Act. Two other accused have received sentences of 20 years each.
AIDWA Demands Strict Implementation Of Laws Against Child Rape
22 Apr 2018
AIDWA Demands Strict Implementation Of Laws Against Child Rape And Withdrawal Of The Ordinance On Death Penalty
AIDWA extends full support to Swati Vadlamudi
21 Apr 2018
AIDWA extends full support to Swati Vadlamudi, a journalist based in Hyderabad, who is presently under threat from a hitherto unknown Hindu fundamentalist outfit called Hindu Sangathan for posting a cartoon on social media on 10-11 April.
This cartoon depicted some mythological characters and satirized growing incidents of violence against women in which goons preaching so-called ‘Hindutva’ were involved.
AIDWA To Organise Protests Against TMC Terror Tactics And Assaults On Women
10 Apr 2018
The All India Democratic Women’s Association (AIDWA) has submitted memorandas to Shri Keshari Nath Tripathi, Governor of West Bengal demanding immediate steps against the hooliganism by TMC goons. Candidates from the opposition political parties are not being allowed to file their nomination papers. Candidates, including women are being assaulted, kicked and brutally beaten. Many of the seriously injured are admitted to various hospitals. AIDWA is organizing protests all over the country condemning this brutal attack on the democratic rights of the citizens of West Bengal.