Over 29,000 complaints of crimes against women in last 3 years: NHRC

Since January 2011, the NHRC has received over 29, 000 complaints of crimes against women in the last three years and the number continues to grow. NHRC Chairperson KG Balakrishnan expressed his dismay at the “Despite very strict laws to curb crimes against women, violations of womens’ human rights and sexual assault cases" continue to be a major "point of concern.”

Since January 2011, the NHRC has received over 29, 000 complaints of crimes against women in the last three years and the number continues to grow. NHRC Chairperson KG Balakrishnan expressed his dismay at the “Despite very strict laws to curb crimes against women, violations of womens’ human rights and sexual assault cases" continue to be a major "point of concern.”

The Chairperson's observations came during a three-day-long human rights event organized by the NHRC in New Delhi. The panel was discussing women and girl’s human rights and the work done by the NHRIs in this regard.

During the same presentation, Commission Member, Mr. Justice D. Murugesan said since January, 2011 to 31st August, 2014, 29, 935 cases on women related issues had been taken up by the NHRC alone.

Balakrishnan also expressed hope that there would be quick and effective implementation of APF’s five strategic objectives geared towards promotion and protection of human rights, particularly of the vulnerable sections of the society, for the next five years from 2015 to 2020 in the Asia Pacific Region.

Ending gender-based discrimination and violence had been slotted as an over-riding priority in the on-going 12th Five Year Plan of the Government of India.