Here’s what we have for you in the past two weeks:
- Have you ever wondered why victims of domestic violence don’t leave their abuser? Or why they go back? This book containing letters of apology from abusers to their victims followed by the gut-wrenching violence endured by the women later on shows the complexity of abusive relationships: http://aplus.com/a/Domestic-Violense-Book-No-Te-Mueras-Por-Mi?utm_campaign=i102&utm_source=a46468
- This week the Indian government’s comments on marital rape caused much embarrassment and anger across the nation. Marital rape is, in fact, legal in India and unfortunately the government seems to think that’s just fine! Read more about the shocking mindset of many of our Ministers here: http://www.outlookindia.com/news/article/marital-rape-not-applicable-in-india-as-marriage-is-sacred-here-govt/894291
- In a courageous new trend (that we approve of!), yet another brave bride leaves her unworthy groom at the altar – this time because he was drunk! Let this be a lesson for other grooms who imbibe too much. http://www.indiatimes.com/news/india/this-runaway-bride-set-an-example-left-her-drunk-groom-hanging-at-the-mandap-232278.html
- Barkha Dutt, one of India’s most recognisable journalists, made a strong case against those who pigeonhole India as a country that is unsafe for women. What did you think of her comments? http://www.buzzfeed.com/regajha/caring-about-indias-women-means-giving-up-our-defensiveness
- This season is very auspicious for weddings in India but, unfortunately, this means that some of those weddings are for children. Read more about how child marriage is being tackled here: http://www.aa.com.tr/en/culture-and-art/496516–tackling-child-marriage-in-india-on-a-day-of-weddings
- The devastating earthquake in Nepal last week sparked an influx of aid and supplies from overseas, but these resourceful Nepali girls truly embodied their nation’s resilience when they began cooking hot meals for those in need: http://www.people.com/article/nepal-earthquake-unatti-foundation-girls-cook-community
- This week’s cute gif!: