Hi Friends,
One more horrific gruesome crime against a Dalit girl in UP, like what happened to 9 years old Kamlesh in 2008. This want is different from Kamlesh. Punishment for being untouchable who are taught religious to subject to the appease. Like Kamlesh and this girl, every day and each day, crimes against Indian's untouchable, many go unreported.
We are in touch with our team at Lucknow to stock the situation and update us. If possible a fact finding team from Lucknow will rush soon.
Madhu Chandra
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Girl set ablaze for resisting rape attempt
TNN | Aug 3, 2011, 04.19AM IST
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/lucknow/Girl-set-ablaze-for-resisting-rape-attempt/articleshow/9462579.cms
LUCKNOW: Two youths allegedly set ablaze a teenage dalit girl when she resisted their rape attempt in Sitapur district, 90 km from Lucknow, on Tuesday morning. With 50% burns, the girl, a class XII student, is battling for life in the district hospital. The incident took place in Johri village of Ramkopt police circle in Sitapur district.
The victim's father has alleged that the five youths -- Tillu, Billu, Ajay, Dharmendra and Tuiyan -- all local residents, had been passing obscene remarks at the victim for the past few days. But, the girl usually overlooked their comments.
The miscreants allegedly barged into her house and tried to outrage her modesty. When she resisted, they poured kerosene on her and set her ablaze, her father claimed.
Police said that the incident came to light when the victim was admitted to the district hospital by her father who later informed the police. An FIR has been lodged in connection.
Local residents in Johri village however quoting the victim's younger sister said that the victim had prepared the rotis on Monday night which tasted sour. On her father's objection, she again prepared fresh rotis which again turned out to be sour. Her father then discussed the issue with his neighbour who then asked him to give the rotis first to stray cows and then consume them.
The family however opted not to have dinner on Monday night. Early in the morning, the girl was found wrapped in flames inside her room and was rushed to hospital. Allegations are that three of the five accused named by the victim's father were not even present in the village since morning. Inspector general (IG), Lucknow Zone, SK Singh, said that an FIR has been lodged on the complaint of the victim's father and the investigations are under way.
"We will round up the accuses and interrogate them to confirm if there was any disparity in the sequence of events that have been communicated to the police till now at all," Singh said.
Wednesday, August 3, 2011
BMC scraps night shelter plan for homeless
Night shelters for homeless
Staff Reporter
BHUBANESWAR: With the issue of night shelters for homeless remaining unsolved, the State government here on Friday made a move to mobilise resources for establishing shelters in Bhubaneswar, Cuttack and Puri.
A meeting chaired by Housing and Urban Development Secretary Sourav Garg decided to approach land administration in respective urban centres for finding suitable locations for the proposed night shelters.
A commission appointed by Supreme Court had suggested at least 15 night shelters on permanent basis for the three cities – seven for Bhubaneswar, six for Cuttack and two for Puri.
As per present status, Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) had made two temporary night shelters operational in 2010.
However, the basic necessary infrastructure like electricity, bed-roll, toilets, drinking water and food were not available in the night shelters.
According to a survey conducted by a city-based reputed B-school, about 450 homeless were found in the capital city in 2010.
At the meeting it was decided that BMC would move General Administration for identifying land measuring around 2000 square feet preferably nearer to Railway Station, Bus Terminal and Temples to build night shelter on permanent basis.
Senior officials said since there were no guidelines regarding functioning and funding for night shelters, convergence of resources would be required for upcoming night shelters.
Suggestions from Food Supplies and Consumer Welfare and Women and Child Welfare departments would be sought if they could incorporate beneficiaries of night shelters in any of their welfare programmes.
In fact, BMC had floated expression of interest for functioning night-shelters. An NGO had expressed its keenness to run these shelters on no profit and no-loss basis.
The meeting asked other two centres such as Cuttack and Puri to study the BMC's experiment.
The Apex Court has laid out clear action plan for homeless people living without shelters in cities.
Staff Reporter
BHUBANESWAR: With the issue of night shelters for homeless remaining unsolved, the State government here on Friday made a move to mobilise resources for establishing shelters in Bhubaneswar, Cuttack and Puri.
A meeting chaired by Housing and Urban Development Secretary Sourav Garg decided to approach land administration in respective urban centres for finding suitable locations for the proposed night shelters.
A commission appointed by Supreme Court had suggested at least 15 night shelters on permanent basis for the three cities – seven for Bhubaneswar, six for Cuttack and two for Puri.
As per present status, Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) had made two temporary night shelters operational in 2010.
However, the basic necessary infrastructure like electricity, bed-roll, toilets, drinking water and food were not available in the night shelters.
According to a survey conducted by a city-based reputed B-school, about 450 homeless were found in the capital city in 2010.
At the meeting it was decided that BMC would move General Administration for identifying land measuring around 2000 square feet preferably nearer to Railway Station, Bus Terminal and Temples to build night shelter on permanent basis.
Senior officials said since there were no guidelines regarding functioning and funding for night shelters, convergence of resources would be required for upcoming night shelters.
Suggestions from Food Supplies and Consumer Welfare and Women and Child Welfare departments would be sought if they could incorporate beneficiaries of night shelters in any of their welfare programmes.
In fact, BMC had floated expression of interest for functioning night-shelters. An NGO had expressed its keenness to run these shelters on no profit and no-loss basis.
The meeting asked other two centres such as Cuttack and Puri to study the BMC's experiment.
The Apex Court has laid out clear action plan for homeless people living without shelters in cities.
Tuesday, July 19, 2011
Meeting organised by Akshara in Navi mumbai
An NGO's meeting was organised by Akshara in Navi Mumbai at Alert India's office to co-ordinate efforts to bring 103 women's helpline to Navi Mumbai. Discussions were held to examine feasibility and one more meeting will be held with the police commissioner in order to persuade the commissionerate to support this effort.
Saturday, May 21, 2011
Christian Council Welcomes India’s Decision to Conform to UN Palermo Protocols
All India Christian Council
RZ 61, 4th Floor, Palam Vihar, Dwarka, New Delhi 110075. Tel 25084561
For Immediate Press Release
Christian Council Welcomes India’s Decision to Conform to UN Palermo Protocols
New Delhi, May 20, 2011
The All India Christian Council welcomes India’s decision to conform to the United Nation’s Palermo Protocols which supplement a convention against organised crime and enhances anti-human trafficking efforts. The Christian Council also welcomes a new policy adopted by the Indian Government and police to fight the challenges of slavery within Indian states and territories.
On May 13, India’s Ministry of External Affairs announced the government of India had ratified all three Palermo Protocols and two UN conventions. The UN protocol on human trafficking is linked with a convention against organised crime.
India did not ratify the Palermo Protocols for eleven years as highlighted by the U.S. Department of State’s annual Trafficking in Persons Report. Many campaigners were concerned that India lacked a clear and full definition of human trafficking for Indian states and territories to use in legislation and enforcement. Trafficking has not historically been regarded as an organised crime in India, so comprehensive laws relating to organised crime weren’t used in enforcement.
In 2011, the government of India launched a scheme to educate police about trafficking, and New Delhi police started established anti-human trafficking cells. On 12 January 2011, the Ministry of Home Affairs informed state police about the registration for a web-based certificate course on human trafficking offered in partnership with Indira Gandhi National Open University. Also, with United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime support, the MHA is in the midst of a two-year project of training law enforcement officers in Maharashtra, Goa, West Bengal, and Andhra Pradesh about trafficking. “The Christian Council welcomes India’s practical steps toward stopping modern-day slavery but encourages authorities to expand the programs to more vulnerable places like New Delhi, Bihar, and North East states,” said Mr. Madhu Chandra, aicc Regional Secretary and an anti-human trafficking campaigner.
The Protocol to Prevent, Suppress and Punish Trafficking in Persons, Especially Women and Children, was adopted by the UN at Palermo, Italy, in 2000, and it supported the United Nations Convention against Transnational Organized Crime (http://www.unodc.org/unodc/en/treaties/CTOC/index.html). This was signed by India in December 2002, but not ratified until May 13, 2011 (http://www.mea.gov.in/mystart.php?id=530217625). The Protocol is important since it gives a comprehensive definition of human trafficking, requires countries to criminalise slavery, and instructs governments to adopt legislation to translate the protocol’s obligations into an act.
Chandra, said, “The experts we know in child issues agree the government’s ratification of the UN protocol is good news because now anti-trafficking efforts can be made stronger through comprehensive laws and policies that protect victims and bring perpetrators – often criminal gangs – to justice. It should especially help efforts to stop bonded labour. The vast majority of victims are Dalits and we hope this helps them find freedom. The ideals of policies and laws must translate into practical realities on the ground as soon as possible.”
The All India Christian Council (www.christiancouncil.in), birthed in 1998, exists to protect and serve the Christian community, minorities, and the oppressed castes. The aicc is a coalition of thousands of Indian denominations, organizations, and lay leaders. Several aicc member organisations partner with the Dalit Freedom Network which has chapters in several countries and is focused on making slavery history by ending Dalit trafficking in India.
Released by
Angam Haokip
Media Incharge
RZ 61, 4th Floor, Palam Vihar, Dwarka, New Delhi 110075. Tel 25084561
For Immediate Press Release
Christian Council Welcomes India’s Decision to Conform to UN Palermo Protocols
New Delhi, May 20, 2011
The All India Christian Council welcomes India’s decision to conform to the United Nation’s Palermo Protocols which supplement a convention against organised crime and enhances anti-human trafficking efforts. The Christian Council also welcomes a new policy adopted by the Indian Government and police to fight the challenges of slavery within Indian states and territories.
On May 13, India’s Ministry of External Affairs announced the government of India had ratified all three Palermo Protocols and two UN conventions. The UN protocol on human trafficking is linked with a convention against organised crime.
India did not ratify the Palermo Protocols for eleven years as highlighted by the U.S. Department of State’s annual Trafficking in Persons Report. Many campaigners were concerned that India lacked a clear and full definition of human trafficking for Indian states and territories to use in legislation and enforcement. Trafficking has not historically been regarded as an organised crime in India, so comprehensive laws relating to organised crime weren’t used in enforcement.
In 2011, the government of India launched a scheme to educate police about trafficking, and New Delhi police started established anti-human trafficking cells. On 12 January 2011, the Ministry of Home Affairs informed state police about the registration for a web-based certificate course on human trafficking offered in partnership with Indira Gandhi National Open University. Also, with United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime support, the MHA is in the midst of a two-year project of training law enforcement officers in Maharashtra, Goa, West Bengal, and Andhra Pradesh about trafficking. “The Christian Council welcomes India’s practical steps toward stopping modern-day slavery but encourages authorities to expand the programs to more vulnerable places like New Delhi, Bihar, and North East states,” said Mr. Madhu Chandra, aicc Regional Secretary and an anti-human trafficking campaigner.
The Protocol to Prevent, Suppress and Punish Trafficking in Persons, Especially Women and Children, was adopted by the UN at Palermo, Italy, in 2000, and it supported the United Nations Convention against Transnational Organized Crime (http://www.unodc.org/unodc/en/treaties/CTOC/index.html). This was signed by India in December 2002, but not ratified until May 13, 2011 (http://www.mea.gov.in/mystart.php?id=530217625). The Protocol is important since it gives a comprehensive definition of human trafficking, requires countries to criminalise slavery, and instructs governments to adopt legislation to translate the protocol’s obligations into an act.
Chandra, said, “The experts we know in child issues agree the government’s ratification of the UN protocol is good news because now anti-trafficking efforts can be made stronger through comprehensive laws and policies that protect victims and bring perpetrators – often criminal gangs – to justice. It should especially help efforts to stop bonded labour. The vast majority of victims are Dalits and we hope this helps them find freedom. The ideals of policies and laws must translate into practical realities on the ground as soon as possible.”
The All India Christian Council (www.christiancouncil.in), birthed in 1998, exists to protect and serve the Christian community, minorities, and the oppressed castes. The aicc is a coalition of thousands of Indian denominations, organizations, and lay leaders. Several aicc member organisations partner with the Dalit Freedom Network which has chapters in several countries and is focused on making slavery history by ending Dalit trafficking in India.
Released by
Angam Haokip
Media Incharge
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