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Gender sensitivity among judges the need of the hour
01 Sep 2013
AIDWA is deeply disturbed by the remarks made by Justice N. Kirubakaran, High Court Judge, Tamil nadu, that once again blames the victim of violence for sexual crimes being perpetrated against her.
AIDWA expresses deep shock and outrage over the gangrape of a young journalist in Mumbai
23 Aug 2013
AIDWA expresses deep shock and outrage over the gangrape of
AIDWA demands speedy investigation into the reported rape charges against godman Asaram.
22 Aug 2013
AIDWA expresses deep shock and outrage over the rape of a minor reported in the newspapers on 22^nd August 2013, allegedly by the self styled godman Asaram Bapu. The organisation demands a swift and fair investigation of this serious crime. According to the news reports, the minor was raped and sexually assaulted inside the premises of Baba Asaram Bapu’s Ashram. It has also been reported that the Baba’s aides were involved in and were participants in the assault. There are also reports that Asaram Bapu runs a gurukul for women in Madhya Pradesh.
A militant protest demonstration was held outside Parliament by representatives of AIDWA, DYFI, and SFI
21 Aug 2013
A militant protest demonstration was held outside Parliament by representatives of AIDWA, DYFI, and SFI today – Feb 21^st 2013- demanding immediate resignation of P J Kurien from the post of Deputy Chairperson of the Rajya Sabha, pending further investigation into the Suryanelli rape case. The protestors condemned the UPA for refusing to take necessary action Shri.
AIDWA welcomes the fact that the Food Security Bill was passed by the Lok Sabha
08 Aug 2013
AIDWA welcomes the fact that the Food Security Bill was passed by the Lok Sabha only after an extensive discussion and debate.
AIDWA pays homage to Com. Samar Mukherjee
18 Jul 2013
AIDWA expresses its heartfelt condolence at the death of Com. Samar Mukherjee, one of the senior most leaders of the left movement in our country. He dedicated himself to the communist movement, and worked to realize its ideals right through a long lifespan of 100 years. He played an active role in the freedom movement.
AIDWA expresses deep disappointment and disagreement with the way UPA Government
04 Jul 2013
AIDWA expresses deep disappointment and disagreement with the way UPA Government has handled a legislation as significant as the Food Security bill. It is shocking to see that an important subject such as the right to food should be brought in through an ordinance without a thorough debate in Parliament.
AIDWA strongly condemns attacks on women leaders in W. Bengal, and demands security for all candidates seeking to contest panchayat elections in the state
01 Jul 2013
The latest assault on women leaders in Shasan area of Barasat in W. Bengal reveals the contemptible levels to which the TMC is willing to stoop, in its hankering for power. Barasat is already in the news as an epicentre of atrocities against women. On June 27^th, 2013, an all –women march campaigning for CPI(M) Zilla Parishad candidate Nuri Begum was attacked by Trinamul hooligans. Ex-Minister of the state and AIDWA leader Rekha Goswami, senior leaders like Romola Chakrabarty, Soma Das, and others in the rally were brutally assaulted by TMC goondas.
AIDWA welcomes the statement of the CJI designate, Justice Sathasivam, supporting enactment of a law to address crimes and killings in the name of honour
30 Jun 2013
The All India Democratic Women’s Association (AIDWA) welcomes the statement of the CJI designate, Justice Sathasivam, supporting enactment of a law to address crimes and killings in the name of honour. Several national dailies have reported him saying that these particular crimes needed to be addressed by legislation that would deal with all aspects of these crimes.
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.