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The verdict of the district court, Thodupuzha, Kerala rejecting the petition of Suryanelli victim that Prof.P J Kurien is included as an accused in the case, is very much unfortunate and unjustified
29 Jun 2013
The verdict of the district court, Thodupuzha, Kerala rejecting the petition of Suryanelli victim that Prof.P J Kurien is included as an accused in the case, is very much unfortunate and unjustified.

Since the rape victim herself has alleged that Kurien was also one of the rapists was not viewed seriously by the court. Circumstantial evidences were there to prove that Mr. Kurien was at that place as alleged by the girl should have been taken into account before final disposal.
AIDWA strongly condemns the spate of atrocities against women in W. Bengal
13 Jun 2013
AIDWA strongly condemns the spate of atrocities against women in W. Bengal, that indicate the complete breakdown of law and order in the state under the TMC Government. The recent heinous rape and murder of 20 year old Shipra Ghosh, in Barasat North 24 Parganas, as also the rape and murder of a 14 year old girl in Gede, Nadia district, have caused deep consternation among the common people.
AIDWA delegation met Acid attack victim in Delhi
04 Jun 2013

A delegation from AIDWA comprising National Vice President Jagmati Sangwan, AIDWA Delhi Working President Asha Sharma and others visited the family of the acid attack victim Priti Rathi in Narela today.
AIDWA pays homage to Dr. Vina Mazumdar
30 May 2013
AIDWA deeply mourns the passing away of Dr. Vina Mazumdar, our beloved Vinadi on May 30^th, 2013.Vinadi was a symbol of much that was of value and worthy of emulation in the generation to which she belonged.
OPEN LETTER TO THE FINANCE MINISTER
30 Apr 2013
To
The Hon'ble Finance Minister,
Governmemt of India,
New Delhi.

Dear Shri Chidambaram ji,

AIDWA is deeply concerned about the ongoing exploitation of poor women by Chit fund operators, as exemplified by the recent Sarada Chit Fund scam in W. Bengal. We bring the following details to your notice and urge immediate intervention, to stop the fraud, and to ensure justice to the lakhs of poor investors who stand to lose what little they have managed to save.
AIDWA expresses its shock at the sudden demise of Justice JS Verma, former CJI and Chairman of the National Human Rights Commission
23 Apr 2013
AIDWA expresses its shock at the sudden demise of Justice JS Verma, former CJI and Chairman of the National Human Rights Commission. In his death, all those fighting against injustice and oppression have lost a true friend and supporter. Shri JS Verma had visited Gujrat after the State-sponsored pogrom of Muslims in 2002.
AIDWA delegation met Health Secretary and submitted a petition highlighting the poor implementation of the PNDT Act
18 Apr 2013
A delegation comprising of Ms. Brinda Karat, Ms. Sudha Sundararaman, and Dr. Sabu George met the Health Secretary on April 17^th, 2013, and submitted a petition highlighting the poor implementation of the PNDT Act, in a situation where the child sex ratios are falling to alarmingly low levels in many states.
The AIDWA and NFIW deplore and condemn the attack on Minati Ghosh, State Secretary of the Ganatantrik Mahila Samity in West Bengal and former Minister in the Left Front Government by TMC goons
10 Apr 2013
The AIDWA and NFIW deplore and condemn the attack on Minati Ghosh, State Secretary of the Ganatantrik Mahila Samity in West Bengal and former Minister in the Left Front Government by TMC goons when she was attending to her work in the office in South Dinajpur. The office was attacked and she was dragged out to the street. She was physically assaulted and humiliated in the most shameful ways.
AIDWA notes with disappointment that the Criminal Law Amendment Bill, 2013
19 Mar 2013
AIDW AIDWA notes with disappointment that the Criminal Law Amendment Bill, 2013 passed by the UPA Government in the Lok Sabha today to amend the rape laws has not taken into consideration the objections and issues that have been repeatedly raised by AIDWA and other women's organizations. We reiterate that the opportunity to provide comprehensive justice for women who have been subjected to sexual violence should not be lost, and call for their inclusion even at this stage. Some of the objections to the Bill are as under:
AIDWA is deeply disappointed by the UPA Government’s decision
12 Mar 2013
AIDWA is deeply disappointed by the UPA Government’s decision to refer the Criminal Law Amendment Bill to a Group of Ministers after the Union Cabinet meeting held on March 12^th failed to evolve a consensus. This failure represents a step backwards in the process of bringing in a more comprehensive and effective legislation to address the crime of rape and sexual assault, on a priority basis.