<p>To spread awareness and mobilise masses on the issue of gender based sex-selection, many silent demonstrations and rallies are being organised across the city by centre for social research, especially in south-west district where the problem is more acute. <br /><br /></p>.<p>Men, women, schoolchildren and elderly have been part of this ongoing campaign.<br />According to a recent report by UNICEF, India has lost over one crore girls since 2007 leading to a dramatic decline in the sex-ratio. Research by different rights groups has pointed out that lesser women are available for marriages particularly in Haryana because of which nearly 4.5 lakh girls have been trafficked from Jharkhand. <br /><br />Such practices have led to an increase in sexual violence against women, endangering their socio-economic independence and increased cases of child abuse.<br /><br />While sex-selective abortions are illegal in India, the practice is still prevalent due to social and cultural reasons, said Dr Ranjana Kumari, director of centre for social research. <br /></p>
<p>To spread awareness and mobilise masses on the issue of gender based sex-selection, many silent demonstrations and rallies are being organised across the city by centre for social research, especially in south-west district where the problem is more acute. <br /><br /></p>.<p>Men, women, schoolchildren and elderly have been part of this ongoing campaign.<br />According to a recent report by UNICEF, India has lost over one crore girls since 2007 leading to a dramatic decline in the sex-ratio. Research by different rights groups has pointed out that lesser women are available for marriages particularly in Haryana because of which nearly 4.5 lakh girls have been trafficked from Jharkhand. <br /><br />Such practices have led to an increase in sexual violence against women, endangering their socio-economic independence and increased cases of child abuse.<br /><br />While sex-selective abortions are illegal in India, the practice is still prevalent due to social and cultural reasons, said Dr Ranjana Kumari, director of centre for social research. <br /></p>
