Swati Maliwal new RS MP: A look at her work as DCW chief
india Jan 31 2024
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1. Transformation under Maliwal's leadership:
Swati Maliwal's tenure from 2015 marked a significant overhaul of the Delhi Commission for Women (DCW).
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2. Caseload surge and gender-related crimes:
Gender-related crimes, including rape, dowry issues, domestic violence, honour killings, and human trafficking, were addressed.
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3. Hearings and rescues under Maliwal as DCW:
Maliwal conducted numerous hearings, totaling 4,14,840 cases. Over 2,500 survivors were rescued from sex trafficking under her leadership.
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4. Maliwal's intervention in critical situations:
Maliwal actively intervened in critical situations, such as Manipur violence, advocating for necessary actions and probes.
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5. Launch of initiatives:
Initiatives like the Mahila Suraksha Yatra, a 13-day foot march across Delhi, aimed to fight trafficking and sexual exploitation.
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6. Public support and demonstrations:
"Rape Roko" gathered support from over 5.5 lakh people, urging PM Modi for action. A human chain was also created involving 15,000 citizens.
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7. DCW's broad spectrum of aid:
The DCW provided aid to 1,97,479 survivors in Delhi courts. Contributions include exposing illegal acid sales, advocating for safety measures for women online.