<p>Safety of women depends on the attitude of men towards women, said Social activist Dr Sunitha Krishnan.</p>.<p class="bodytext">“It’s not how strong a woman is or how better she is equipped with, it’s the attitude of men towards women which determines women’s safety,” she said after inaugurating a campaign for ‘Save the Girl Child’ programme organised by Alva’s college in association with IQAC and Women Development Cell of the College.</p>.<p class="bodytext">“Sexual harassment is not only about rape, it involves comments, bad sight and gestures. From womb to tomb, a women undergoes a cycle of violence. The increase in rate of infanticide, foeticide, genital mutilation, domestic violence, marital rape, dowry harassment, widow abandonment is proof for it,” she lamented.</p>.<p class="bodytext">Narrating the incidents of child and prostitution victim’s rescue operation through her Foundation ‘Prajwala’ she said:“There are still many places in India where female feoticide is common. In many places there are incidents of adopting children and later selling them for organs.”</p>.<p class="bodytext">“Gender equity doesn’t mean women should follow footsteps of men, but it is the process of allocating resources, programmes and decision-making fairly. This requires ensuring that everyone has access to a full opportunities to achieve the social, psychological and physical benefits that come from<br />participating and leading in sport and physical activity,” she said.</p>.<p class="bodytext">Alva’s College Principal, Dr Kurien said: “In India top 3 arms, drug and women and child trafficking are three top sources of income for a few. This racket has become a biggest trade in the world today.” </p>.<p class="bodytext">Writer Gulabi Bilimale also spoke.</p>
<p>Safety of women depends on the attitude of men towards women, said Social activist Dr Sunitha Krishnan.</p>.<p class="bodytext">“It’s not how strong a woman is or how better she is equipped with, it’s the attitude of men towards women which determines women’s safety,” she said after inaugurating a campaign for ‘Save the Girl Child’ programme organised by Alva’s college in association with IQAC and Women Development Cell of the College.</p>.<p class="bodytext">“Sexual harassment is not only about rape, it involves comments, bad sight and gestures. From womb to tomb, a women undergoes a cycle of violence. The increase in rate of infanticide, foeticide, genital mutilation, domestic violence, marital rape, dowry harassment, widow abandonment is proof for it,” she lamented.</p>.<p class="bodytext">Narrating the incidents of child and prostitution victim’s rescue operation through her Foundation ‘Prajwala’ she said:“There are still many places in India where female feoticide is common. In many places there are incidents of adopting children and later selling them for organs.”</p>.<p class="bodytext">“Gender equity doesn’t mean women should follow footsteps of men, but it is the process of allocating resources, programmes and decision-making fairly. This requires ensuring that everyone has access to a full opportunities to achieve the social, psychological and physical benefits that come from<br />participating and leading in sport and physical activity,” she said.</p>.<p class="bodytext">Alva’s College Principal, Dr Kurien said: “In India top 3 arms, drug and women and child trafficking are three top sources of income for a few. This racket has become a biggest trade in the world today.” </p>.<p class="bodytext">Writer Gulabi Bilimale also spoke.</p>
