----------------------------------------------------------------------- Documented by Goa Desc Documentation Service & circulated by Goa Civic & Consumer Action Network (GOA CAN)<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Ph:2252660 ----------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------- NGO's protest crimes against women. ------------------------------------------------------- Representatives of various organisations and concerned individuals observed a protest near martyr's memorial at Azad Maidan recently, against the growing incidence of crimes against women and the callous manner in which these crimes are dealt with by the state.
Make Goa colleges free from drugs, tobacco and sexual assault was the unanimous demand of the People's Front. It was decided to launch a state wide campaign to address the issue of crimes against women in the campus by holding meetings in the major towns of Goa. Protesters expressed that college education for girls will become out of bounds if crimes against women in the campus are not addressed.
The protesters strongly condemned the character assassination of the victim that was carried out by a section of the media and government authorities as well as the irresponsible disclosure of personal details of the victim and her family.
The People's Front called for immediate surveillance of gaddas around educational institutions and a clampdown on those selling drugs and tobacco. It also came down strongly on the Government for not yet setting up an effective functional police station.
The Front extended its wholehearted support to the victim and constituted a monitoring group to closely monitor the progress of the investigation.
The People's Front coordinated by Bailancho Saad comprises of Savitribai Phule Mahila Mandal, Sangam Mahila Manch, National Federation of Indian Women, Jan Ugahi, Arz, Sangath, Goa Desc, Childline, Children Rights Group, AITUC, PMCA besides several panchas, persons from educational institutions, journalists, housewives, students and people from different walks of life. --------------------------------- HERALD 4/06/03 page 5 ---------------------------------
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