India to host world largest march against child trafficking

New Delhi. India will host the world's largest march against the human trafficking and sexual abuse of children, Nobel Laureate and child rights activist Kailash Satyarthi said on Tuesday (22/08), adding it was time to break the silence surrounding these crimes.

No special homes, schemes for poor single mothers: India

VISAKHAPATNAM: Unwed or single mothers are struggling to find a footing in society to bring up their children with respect. Most of these women were either cheated with promises of marriage or were victims of sexual assault and abandoned by their families.

But there is no exclusive government scheme or home for such mothers. While some work as domestic helps to earn a living, some are undertaking vocational training imparted by NGOs.

Rising domestic violence against women alarming: Dr Farooq (India)

Srinagar, Jul 10 (KNS): National Conference (NC) President and Member of Parliament from Srinagar, Dr. Farooq Abdullah on Monday said the rise in incidents of domestic violence against women was alarming and called for a genuine introspection and united action from the society.