Date: 14 February Original Story: http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-02-14/india/37099060_1_women-organizations-street-vendors-north-east-network NEW DELHI: People from all walks of life came together on Thursday to pledge their commitment to put an end to violence against women. A series of cultural events were held across the country as part of the global campaign which is being called #onebillionrising. The campaign was started by playwright…
Date: 13 February Original Story: http://meghalayatimes.info/index.php/10-front-page/front-page/18133-shillong-to-join-one-billion-rising-campaign-on-v-day Written by Meghalaya Times. Posted in Front Page Staff Reporter Shillong, Feb 13: Shillong will join social activists, writers, thinkers, celebrities, women and men across the world in a campaign called the ‘One Billion Rising’, in their appeal to stop violence against women and children on Thursday.This will be the largest day of…
Date: 02 January Original Story: http://www.assamtribune.com/scripts/detailsnew.asp?id=jan0213/city07 STAFF REPORTER GUWAHATI, Jan 1 – Some individuals as well as organsations have demanded a slew of measures for the safety of women in Assam, with a common demand being the need for public transport dedicated exclusively to women commuters. Days after the bestial attack on a young woman in New Delhi that shamed…
