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The slow road to justice for India’s rape victims

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Violence Against Women and Girls

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Al Jazeera

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Neha Tara Mehta

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Ravi Verma, head of ICRW’s Asia Regional Office, spoke to Al Jazeera about how blame is often placed on the victim of sexual violence, when they report the crime to police. The article lays out the long road to justice for women who experience sexual violence in India, despite efforts to improve the way cases are handled.

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