“My Husband Raped our Daughter”, says Suja! Why is no one listening ask her friends!

  Suja Jones is the mother of a child who was raped allegedly by her own father. The daughter was 3 years old. When the mother, Suja questioned the daughter, she said that the one responsible was the father. Thereafter, the mother rightfully filed a police case against her then husband. But justice seemed elusive. The mother was almost treated like an accused. About the … Continue reading “My Husband Raped our Daughter”, says Suja! Why is no one listening ask her friends!

The Pascal Mazurier Assault Case – Speaking for Suja

Whenever the topic of survivors and victims of sexual assault comes about, people advocate the need for a revolution on the lines of the spring kind in Egypt. They cite the need for legislative reforms, to revamp the rules of evidence and to give the state agencies, a kick in the backside to do their jobs with dedication and impartiality. One would assume they are all fair points. But … Continue reading The Pascal Mazurier Assault Case – Speaking for Suja

Biased Reporting Or Plain Mysogyny?

    Pascal Mazurier is facing trial for raping his three and half years old daughter.  What should one make of Indian Express’ reportage — plain insensitivity or misogyny?  According to our sources some sections of the media seem to be going out of their way to clean up Pascal Mazurier’s ‘image’ – ignoring the medical evidence that presented proof of sexual abuse. The matter is in court. … Continue reading Biased Reporting Or Plain Mysogyny?