Dear friends,
Rape is still a horrific fact of life for far too many women and girls across India. Why? Because rapists -- like those found guilty of raping Delhi's Daughter -- believe women don't have the right to say no, according to a new UN report. Let's challenge this crazed culture of rape!
Communications Minister Shri Milind Deora hasagreed in principle to use the might of the government to ensure everyone knows that a woman always has the right to say no, but he hasn't agreed a budget or a timetable. With today's court case fixing the nation's eyes on solving the rape crisis for good -- let's tell him that the time to start a massive public education campaign is now.
It takes political will and investment to root out the culture of rape, but it can and must be done to end this war on women. Send an urgent message to Minister Deora asking him to get moving right away -- before Delhi's Daughter is forgotten -- and then send this email widely:
http://www.avaaz.org/en/remember_delhis_daughter/?bTfWiab&v=29086
India's rape crisis is out of control: a girl or woman is raped every 20 minutes, and in most cases, the rapists get away without punishment. Despite the massive outcry in January, politicians have dragged their feet on this problem -- but with the media spotlight shining on the bestial bus gang rape, we can jolt them into action.
The court has handed down its verdict to the guilty, but courts are simply addressing the symptom, not the root of the problem. Only mass public education can change the mindset that lets a rape epidemic flourish across India. We need true political leadership, starting with an extensive public education plan backed with real resources. Countless successful campaigns -- on attitudes to violence against women, vaccinations and smoking -- in India and across the world have shown that culture really can change when tackled through an effective campaign backed by a strong government commitment and funds.
Nothing less than women's place in society is at stake, and Shri Milind Deora has the chance to lead a total transformation of how we treat our wives, mothers and daughters. Send him a message now:
http://www.avaaz.org/en/remember_delhis_daughter/?bTfWiab&v=29086
More than one million citizens across the world have stood with India's women and girls to demand a massive public education campaign to end the culture of rape. Even Bollywood stars have joined the call as well as hundreds of Avaaz members and allies in the streets in Calcutta last month. We've convinced Shri Milind Deora to do his part to end the rape epidemic -- now let's make sure he acts fast.
With hope,
Meredith, Aldine, Sam, Marie, Antonia, Oli, Ricken and the whole Avaaz team
PS - Many Avaaz campaigns are started by members of our community! Start yours now and win on any issue - local, national or global: http://www.avaaz.org/en/petition/start_a_petition/?bgMYedb&v=27854
More information:
Education: The Only Way To Cure India’s Rape Epidemic (Tehelka)
http://www.tehelka.com/education-the-only-way-to-cure-indias-rape-epidemic/
Delhi sees 139% rise in rapes; molestation cases up by 500% (DNA India)
http://www.dnaindia.com/india/1885491/report-delhi-sees-139pct-rise-in-rapes-molestation-cases-up-by-500pct
One in four men across Asia admit to having committed rape (The Hindu)
http://www.thehindu.com/news/one-in-four-men-across-asia-admit-to-having-committed-rape/article5111420.ece?homepage=true
Milind Deora promising to do a public education campaign (IBN CNN Live)
http://ibnlive.in.com/shows/India-At-9/416689.html?utm_source=ref_article
Curing India's rape epidemic: The Education Option (Avaaz Report)
https://avaazmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/AVAAZ_How%20to%20cure%20India%27s%20Rape%20Epidemic.pdf
Avaaz.org is a 25-million-person global campaign network that works to ensure that the views and values of the world's people shape global decision-making. ("Avaaz" means "voice" or "song" in many languages.) Avaaz members live in every nation of the world; our team is spread across 18 countries on 6 continents and operates in 17 languages. Learn about some of Avaaz's biggest campaigns here, or follow us on Facebook or Twitter.
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 Rapists -- like those found guilty of raping Delhi's Daughter -- say they believe women don't have the right to say no. This is outrageous! It's time to end this culture of rape. Send an urgent message to Communications Minister Shri Milind Deora to support a mass public education campaignbefore Delhi's Daughter is forgotten:  |
Communications Minister Shri Milind Deora hasagreed in principle to use the might of the government to ensure everyone knows that a woman always has the right to say no, but he hasn't agreed a budget or a timetable. With today's court case fixing the nation's eyes on solving the rape crisis for good -- let's tell him that the time to start a massive public education campaign is now.
It takes political will and investment to root out the culture of rape, but it can and must be done to end this war on women. Send an urgent message to Minister Deora asking him to get moving right away -- before Delhi's Daughter is forgotten -- and then send this email widely:
http://www.avaaz.org/en/remember_delhis_daughter/?bTfWiab&v=29086
India's rape crisis is out of control: a girl or woman is raped every 20 minutes, and in most cases, the rapists get away without punishment. Despite the massive outcry in January, politicians have dragged their feet on this problem -- but with the media spotlight shining on the bestial bus gang rape, we can jolt them into action.
The court has handed down its verdict to the guilty, but courts are simply addressing the symptom, not the root of the problem. Only mass public education can change the mindset that lets a rape epidemic flourish across India. We need true political leadership, starting with an extensive public education plan backed with real resources. Countless successful campaigns -- on attitudes to violence against women, vaccinations and smoking -- in India and across the world have shown that culture really can change when tackled through an effective campaign backed by a strong government commitment and funds.
Nothing less than women's place in society is at stake, and Shri Milind Deora has the chance to lead a total transformation of how we treat our wives, mothers and daughters. Send him a message now:
http://www.avaaz.org/en/remember_delhis_daughter/?bTfWiab&v=29086
More than one million citizens across the world have stood with India's women and girls to demand a massive public education campaign to end the culture of rape. Even Bollywood stars have joined the call as well as hundreds of Avaaz members and allies in the streets in Calcutta last month. We've convinced Shri Milind Deora to do his part to end the rape epidemic -- now let's make sure he acts fast.
With hope,
Meredith, Aldine, Sam, Marie, Antonia, Oli, Ricken and the whole Avaaz team
PS - Many Avaaz campaigns are started by members of our community! Start yours now and win on any issue - local, national or global: http://www.avaaz.org/en/petition/start_a_petition/?bgMYedb&v=27854
More information:
Education: The Only Way To Cure India’s Rape Epidemic (Tehelka)
http://www.tehelka.com/education-the-only-way-to-cure-indias-rape-epidemic/
Delhi sees 139% rise in rapes; molestation cases up by 500% (DNA India)
http://www.dnaindia.com/india/1885491/report-delhi-sees-139pct-rise-in-rapes-molestation-cases-up-by-500pct
One in four men across Asia admit to having committed rape (The Hindu)
http://www.thehindu.com/news/one-in-four-men-across-asia-admit-to-having-committed-rape/article5111420.ece?homepage=true
Milind Deora promising to do a public education campaign (IBN CNN Live)
http://ibnlive.in.com/shows/India-At-9/416689.html?utm_source=ref_article
Curing India's rape epidemic: The Education Option (Avaaz Report)
https://avaazmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/AVAAZ_How%20to%20cure%20India%27s%20Rape%20Epidemic.pdf
Avaaz.org is a 25-million-person global campaign network that works to ensure that the views and values of the world's people shape global decision-making. ("Avaaz" means "voice" or "song" in many languages.) Avaaz members live in every nation of the world; our team is spread across 18 countries on 6 continents and operates in 17 languages. Learn about some of Avaaz's biggest campaigns here, or follow us on Facebook or Twitter.
You are getting this message because you signed "SAVE OUR PLANET - ACT TODAY" on 2007-06-05 using the email address nksagar_1@yahoo.com.
To ensure that Avaaz messages reach your inbox, please add avaaz@avaaz.org to your address book. To change your email address, language settings, or other personal information, contact us, or simply go here to unsubscribe.
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