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Thursday May 15th, 2025 with WINGS Series Producer, Frieda Werden
India Rape Policy - What could make a difference?

Despite a few prominent rape-and-murder convictions bringing harsh penalties in India, Rapes have not declined; some say they've increased. Producer Kalpana Pradhan asked activists what could make a difference. Speakers: Sampurna Bhadra, student researcher; Neli Bose, English Language teacher; Anuradha Kapoor, longtime activist and founder of the NGO Swayam; Dr Bula Bhadra, sociology professor, University of Calcutta. Crowd excerpts from anti-rape demonstration in Kolkata.