Today we
took a train from Jaipur back to New Delhi. Tomorrow, we fly to London,
England, and after spending 18 hours there; we will fly back to Ottawa.
Today while
reading some newspapers, I got some interesting information about women’s
rights issues and some more research relating to the New Delhi gang rape
incident. The six accused will be tried in the Saket District Court, in the same
area where we stayed when we first arrived in India. Murder, gang rape, attempt
to murder, and criminal conspiracy are only a few of the multiple charges
facing the six accused. One of the six is a youth and is being tried by a
Juvenile Board. There has been some debate since he is a youth whether his
punishment should be as harsh as the adults, but we will find out soon, as the
trial is soon to be underway.
Apart from
some more news on the gang rape and other cases that are popping up, I read an
interesting article on the education system. Apparently, the Central Board of
Secondary Education (CBSE), is preparing to teach students and teachers to battle
the oppression of women, starting at a very young age. Also, the board has
decided to launch an optional topic for students in Classes 11 and 12 on Human
Studies and Gender Rights. It seems to me that, indeed the New Delhi gang rape
incident was the straw that broke the camel’s back. Although I think it will
take years before women’s rights issues even reach rural areas, it is good to
see that at least the nation’s capitol is addressing these issues.
The Baha'i Temple in Delhi
The Baha'i Temple in Delhi
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