Women's study by Dr. Hameedabanu

Introduction Sexual harassment remains a widespread issue, affecting women in various aspects of life, from public spaces to workplaces. While awareness campaigns and legal frameworks have been established, real change can only occur when men take responsibility and actively work towards eradicating gender-based violence. Olivia Browne’s story highlights the persistent nature of harassment and the emotional toll it takes on survivors. The Reality of Sexual Harassment A recent study by UN Women UK revealed that 97% of women aged 18-24 have experienced sexual harassment in public spaces. Many cases go unreported due to fear of stigma or lack of action from authorities. Category Percentage of Women Affected Sexual harassment in public spaces 97% Harassment at work 52% Women who avoid walking alone at night due to fear 70%   Olivia Browne’s Experience After surviving sexual assau...

  Introduction India remains one of the few countries where marital rape is not recognized as a criminal offense. The recent acquittal of a man accused of raping and causing the death of his wife has reignited debates over the urgent need for legal reform. While many activists and legal experts have called for changes to protect married women, strong resistance persists from the government, religious leaders, and men's rights activists. Legal Status of Marital Rape in India Country Marital Rape Criminalized? United Kingdom Yes (since 1991) United States Yes (all 50 states) Canada Yes (since 1983) Australia Yes (since 1991) India No   Despite numerous petitions, Section 375 of the Indian Penal Code still provides an exemption for husbands, allowing them to engage in non-consensual sex with their wives unless the wife is under 15 years ...