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Central Minister Shri Nihalchand Meghwal should resign immediately
19 Jun 2014
AIDWA demands immediate intervention by the Modi Government in the case of a gang rape survivor from Rajasthan, who is facing intimidation and threats because her determined struggle for justice has led to legal summons being issued to Shri Nihalchand Meghwal, Central Minister in the BJP Government.
AIDWA strongly condemns BJP Minister babulal Gaur's remark on rape.
06 Jun 2014
AIDWA strongly condemns the remark reportedly made by the Home Minister of MP, Shri Babulal Gaur on June 5^th 2014, that “rape is a social crime which depends on the man and the woman; it is sometimes right and sometimes wrong;” and that “it is not possible for any Government to ensure that rape is not committed”.
AIDWA delegation visit Badaun and met rape victims families
02 Jun 2014
An All India Democratic Women’s Associations (AIDWA) delegation comprising of Jagmati Sangwan (General Secretary ), Sehba Farooqui (Secretary) accompanied by Rajeev Shant and Banne Ali of the UP All India Agricultural Workers Union had visited Katara, Saadatganj
Joint protest demonstration at UP Bhawan against the horrific gang rape and murder of 2 teenage girls in Badaun district
31 May 2014
Various mass organizations including Democratic Teachers Front(DTF), Democratic Youth Federation of India (DYFI), Janwadi Lekhak Sangh(JLS), Janwadi Mahila Samiti(JMS), Jan Natya Manch(JNM), and Students' Federation of India (SFI) today organized a protest demonstration at UP Bhawan against the horrific gang rape and murder of 2 teenage girls in Badaun district.
AIDWA expresses deep condolences on passing away of Com. Umanath
21 May 2014
AIDWA expresses its deep grief and condoles the demise of Com. R. Umanath, on May 21^st 2014, at the age of 92, in Trichy, Tamil nadu. He was one of the great leaders of the Communist movement in India, having joined the party at the young age of 18 years.
Joint women's organisation met NCW chairperson over outrageous acts of violence on women in West Bengal
12 May 2014
A joint delegation of the All India Women’s Association (AIDWA) and National Federation of Indian Women (NFIW) met the National Commission of Women (NCW) and submitted a memorandum expressing grave concern over outrageous acts of violence on women in general and a most heinous episode of attack on Santana Mandal a 35 year old dalit agriculture woman
AIDWA condemns the attack on social activists Shabnam Hashmi
29 Apr 2014
AIDWA condemns the attack on social activists Shabnam Hashmi and Pratap Singh Negi in Rai Bareli, Yesterday by BJP workers. It indicates the intolerance and dictatorial attitude of party. How can they dare to stop others from campaigning and at the same time using abusive language against a female threatening rape. This is shocking. AIDWA demands immediate strict action against the culprits.
Take action against “Baba” Ramdev under SC/ST Act
27 Apr 2014
The statement made by self styled yoga guru Baba Ramdev at a Press meet in Lucknow on April 25^th 2014 that Mr. Gandhi goes to Dalit houses for “honeymoon and picnic” (sic) exhibits an outrageously anti women, anti dalit mindset that cannot be tolerated in a democratic society.
AIDWA strongly condemns the Samajwadi Party leader Mulayam Singh for trivializing the serious crime of rape and gang rape in a public meeting
11 Apr 2014
The All India Democratic Women’s Association strongly condemns the Samajwadi Party leader Mulayam Singh for trivializing the serious crime of rape and gang rape in a public meeting at Moradabad yesterday, where he openly asked for condoning such heinous acts as momentary lapses.
AIDWA Press Statement on Suryanelli verdict
05 Apr 2014
AIDWA welcomes the judgment of the Kerala High Court delivered on Friday, 5^thApril 2014, in the infamous Suryanelli sex racket case, confirming life sentence on the main accused and also various terms of rigorous imprisonment ranging from 7 to 10 years for 23 of other accused. This brings to the survivor a limited justice, though belated.