Tsering Topgyal/Associated Press An Indian woman stands and shouts slogans as she participates in a Dec. 22 protest against the gang rape of a 23-year-old student on a moving bus in New Delhi, India.Sexual assault and violence against women is an enduring problem in India that came to the fore this winter, when the country was galvanized by the savage rape â€" and subsequent death â€" of a 23-year-old woman in New Delhi. Her attack in December was followed by weeks of protests and igils across India, where neither the police nor the judicial system is seen as adequately protecting women and girls.
Tomorrow, Jan. 29, marks the one-month anniversary of the woman’s death.
December’s protests broadened into condemnations of a government whose aggressive response to protests seemed tone deaf and, at times, incompetent. A number of police and judicial reforms are now on the table to address violence against women.
As we continue to cover this topic, we want to hear from you. What steps do you think India should take to make tangible progress towards protecting women from sexual harassment and abuse Will more female officers make you trust the police to protect you Will it help if trials are processed in a “fast track†court Are you an Indian woman who has experienced harassment yourself Tell us your story.
Share your views and experiences by posting a comment below or tweeting at @NYTIndia. We will feature a collection of your responses in a future blog post. We also invite you to upload a short video comment on YouTube. Please tag it with #NYTIndia so we can find it.
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