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Join the Network to Combat Crimes Committed in the Name of Honour:⤵️
Joined September 2020
The Rajasthan High Court has demanded answers. 🧹 This is not just about law — it’s about justice. #ManualScavenging #DalitLivesMatter #JusticeForSanitationWorkers #CasteBasedViolence #DHRDNet #HumanRightsIndia #RajasthanNews #EndCasteDiscrimination #StopManualScavenging
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UP, Madhya Pradesh Register Highest Crimes Against SCs and STs, Rajasthan Numbers Double, Govt Says!! https://t.co/wSTHSnjNtu
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Thank you @dhrdnetwork for the mention.This is a culmination of efforts of various organisations across #India. Say NO to #crimesinthenameofhonour! Show your support for this bill! #legaladvocacy #legislation #draftbill
Here is a synopsis of the draft Bill that aims to prohibit crimes in the name of honour. It is prepared by DHRDNet with assistance and inputs from CLPR (@CLPRtrust) and multiple stakeholders (including victims-survivors and activists).
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Here is a synopsis of the draft Bill that aims to prohibit crimes in the name of honour. It is prepared by DHRDNet with assistance and inputs from CLPR (@CLPRtrust) and multiple stakeholders (including victims-survivors and activists).
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10/10 The draft Bill, prepared by the Network after discussions with multiple stakeholders, covers these recommendations, so they can be implemented legally. The Bill can be found on
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9/10 The detailed list can be found in the research report, ‘Crimes in the Name of Honour: A National Shame,’ available on the website:
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8/10 ~ Crime Statistics Data by National Crime Record Bureau should be collected on crimes in the name of honour through a consultative process with key stakeholders to develop relevant indicators Exclusive database must be maintained at the district, state and national levels
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7/10 ~ Access to Legal Aid & Ancillary Services Victim and witness protection should be made a priority. Access to free medical care, mental healthcare, and trauma support services must be readily available.
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6/10 ~ Access to Legal Aid & Ancillary Services Provide a well-laid-out guide detailing the entire process of filing a complaint to attend court. The legal aid lawyer should be assigned without delay.
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5/10 ~ Redress Mechanisms & Support Related laws, like SC/ST PoA Act, need to be read together to ensure the creation of a legal framework which acknowledges and recognises caste-based and gender-based crimes as part of crimes in the name of honour
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4/10 ~ Redress Mechanisms & Support Widen the scope of ‘crimes,’ as existing laws do not sufficiently cover the ambit of crimes in the name of honour
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3/10 ~ Protective & Rehabilitation Measures Provide quality safe homes in confidential locations for couples facing death threats and intimidation with counseling provisions Provide substantial compensation to victims and their families for livelihood generation
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2/10 ~ Preventive Measures Prevent honour-based crimes by initiating intersectional policies and educative programmes to counter the culture of impunity Abolish caste-based discrimination, violence, and patriarchy as national goals by incorporating them into law and policy
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1/10 Recommendations by the Network to Combat Crimes Committed in the Name of Honour as included in our research report and the Draft Bill (Illustration by: Shubham)
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