The night is yours, mine, and ours
Following a series of violent crimes against women in India, activists and citizens are organizing night marches to reclaim public spaces and demand safety. The movement highlights a persistent lack of progress in judicial outcomes for sexual assault cases since the 2012 protests.
Why it matters
It underscores the ongoing struggle for gender equality and safety in urban India, emphasizing the role of collective action in social change.
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Days before I moved to Delhi for work, the excitement was shadowed by a recurring nightmare: a group of men following me in an endless, dimly lit metro station as I run.
Seven years on, we are walking at midnight to reclaim the streets, and the woman walking beside me tells me about how the city feels like home despite the circumstances. As we share our experiences about Delhi, both pleasant and unpleasant, I find myself changing my mind about it. Again. It’s not such a bad city, after all.
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