acid attack survivors

In a commendable move towards community welfare, the Karnataka police have rolled out the 'Aasare' initiative across the state, specially catering to the needs of senior citizens and solitary women. In Vijayapura, dedicated beat constables are going door-to-door, reaching out to those who may feel isolated or at risk.

In a recent public address, Bihar's Director General of Police voiced deep alarm over the alarming increase in gang rapes. He lamented the societal complacency that contributes to a painfully low reporting rate of just 2%—a figure that reflects widespread police apathy.

In a remarkable step towards empowerment, Bihar is spearheading a multidimensional rehabilitation initiative for 160 survivors of acid attacks in alliance with the Chhaanv Foundation. This groundbreaking program encompasses medical assistance, educational opportunities, skill enhancement, and livelihood initiatives, all designed to help victims regain their dignity and reintegrate seamlessly into society.

NCP (SP) leader Anil Deshmukh has demanded the death penalty for the accused in the horrific sexual assault and murder of a four-year-old girl in Pune. He urged a fast-track trial and criticized the delay in implementing the Shakti Act, a stringent law aimed at curbing crimes against women and girls, which he believes would have ensured swifter justice.

acid attack survivors, who are now part of the list of those with disabilities under the new law, will be eligible for government jobs under the one per cent quota for people with physical disabilities.

Ritu Saini (19), a state-level volleyball player, gave up her sport in 2012 after she was attacked with acid. She lost an eye and her skin still burns in sunlight.

The pandemic forced Sheroes Cafe, the only one in the country run entirely by acid attack survivors, to shut down. The 30 survivors who worked there left but stayed in touch. As word got out, donations to revive the cafe started pouring in. But they decided they could help those more in need. They would feed the poor on the streets.

A 19-year-old acid attack survivor was shot at and critically injured at Shukrullapur railway station in Farrukhabad district on Wednesday.

Acid attack survivor Sonali Mukherjee joined office on Monday as a lower division clerk in the establishment department of the district collectorate building here.

At fifteen, Laxmi Agarwal's life was irrevocably altered by an acid attack. Instead of succumbing to pain and stigma, she bravely challenged laws and societal perceptions. Her activism led to landmark regulations on acid sales and empowered survivors, igniting a national conversation on dignity and resilience.

A handful of acid attack survivors got together recently to celebrate womanhood and spread awareness about violence against women.

Premalata, a 19-year-old newlywed, endured a brutal acid attack by her husband in May 1984, leaving her with severe physical and psychological scars. Now 59, she still battles the aftermath and seeks long-delayed compensation under recent schemes for acid-attack survivors. Despite multiple surgeries and immense hardships, her journey for justice continues, highlighting systemic failures.

The six acid attack survivors, who run Sheroes Hangout in the posh Gomtinagar area, no longer feel safe.

Terming "insufficient" the minimum compensation of Rs 3 lakh for acid attack survivors, the Supreme Court on Monday instructed state governments to treat victims on a par with disabled persons so that they can access the benefits of reservation in government jobs and other social welfare schemes.

The National Commission for Women (NCW) chairperson Lalitha Kumaramangalam on Monday supported the proposal of bringing acid attack survivors under the Disability Act cover so as to provide them privileges in jobs and education.

acid attack survivors in Kolkata were felicitated by Brave Soul Foundation (BSF) on International Women’s Day. Support from organizations like BSF has made their journey easier. Poly Debnath, a survivor, spoke about the tough journey after the acid attack and the dental issues she faced.

After Haryana which started a monthly pension for acid attack survivors last year, Uttarakhand may also follow suit.