For the FIRST time in the history of India, 25000+ survivors of rape and sexual violence came out on the streets and with the courage to fight back at the Garima Yatra - Dignity March. The aim of the march was to enable the empowerment of the survivors. Acknowledging that over 98 crore people in the country have faced sexual violence in different forms, Ashif then recalled a story of one such survivor from Indore. The community showed no encouragement to the victim for speaking up, rather defamed he further. Having faced marginalization in his childhood himself, he felt for this victim and her plight.
About EDGE 2019:
EdelGive Foundation hosted its annual conference EDGE 2019 on from 13th to 15th November 2019 in Mumbai and Alibag. Built around the theme 'The Power of One', EDGE this year was a day of thought, reflection and learning. It was a celebration of the first push of the needle, the first seed of an idea. Entrepreneurship, Vision, Audacity, Unrepresented Voices and Emotions driving change; all five segments showcased conversations and deliberations on incredible stories of change.
#EDGE 2019 #EDGETalks #ThePowerofOne
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