Summary
Sexual violence against women and children remains among the most pervasive human rights violations worldwide and is a critical problem that needs urgent attention. As per the latest government data, most children and families in India, do not report cases of abuse and exploitation because of stigma, fear, and lack of trust in the authorities. Social tolerance and lack of awareness also contribute to under-reporting.
To address this, APCO provided pro bono communications support to a national survivors' collective, Rashtriya Garima Abhiyan (RGA) to launch and execute a nation-wide movement called "Dignity March". Thousands of...