The only way to dispel darkness, is to light a light:

Just about two months ago now, on New Years day, a mob of 70-80 men groped and molested two young women for some 15 minutes outside the J W Marriott at Juhu:

We were in shock. We couldn’t believe how this could happen in “safe” Mumbai. We talked about it. We blogged about it. We fought over differences in opinion.

Now, we must join together and be proactive in showing our support to NGOs who are fighting these growing issues - verbal and sexual assault against woman in our beloved city.

Bhumi and various other leading NGO’s in association with Rediff.com, are hosting a silent candle light vigil on the eve of Women’s Day i.e. 7th March at 9 p.m. at the Gateway of India (Mumbai). This gathering is supported by the Sheriff of Mumbai, Dr. Indu Shahani who will be present at the vigil.

If you can’t make it to the vigil, perhaps you’d like to log onto www.act.rediff.com to lend their support and join the fight against eve-teasing by simply casting a vote or by sending a mail to: fighteveteasing@rediffmail.com

Meanwhile, here’s an E-Helpline for Women - if you need help / knows someone who does:
Email: call1298@rediffmail.com (for complete details of women helplines and call centers)
or Msg: HELP to 57333 (for details of call center and NGOs)

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