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17-year-Old Rape survivour Allegedly Assaulted Again by policeman in Bengaluru

A 17 year old rape survivor was allegedly raped again by a police constable at a hotel in Bengaluru, officials confirmed on Monday. The accused constable reportedly lured the minor to hotel under the pretext of helping her and gave her alcohol mixed with sedatives before assaulting her. According to reports, the policeman had also

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Marital Rape: A Crime Hidden in Plain Sight

Marital rape remains one of the most underreported and least prosecuted forms of sexual violence worldwide. In many societies, the idea that a spouse can sexually assault their partner is either dismissed or outright denied. This stems from outdated beliefs that marriage grants unconditional sexual access and that consent within marriage is implied. However, marital

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Divorce Shaming

Divorce is more than just the legal dissolution of a marriage—it is a social taboo that often invites harsh judgment, blame, and isolation. Despite progress in gender equality and modern thinking, many individuals, especially women, continue to face intense scrutiny and societal backlash for choosing to leave an unhappy or abusive marriage. This phenomenon, known

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I want to be known as successful daughter of my family, not as a wife of successful man.

Speaking to She Lit, kriti, a young dynamic poet opened up about her writing journey and future aspirations. My Writing Journey Being an only child sometimes made it challenging for me to express my emotions. This struggle led me to start writing. Until then, I had never considered writing professionally. However, when my father discovered

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I Don’t Need Anyone for My Safety – I’ll Do It Myself

Speaking to She Lit, martial arts champion and fitness enthusiast Payal Gandhi shared her insights on the importance of fitness and self-defense in daily life. Meet Payal Gandhi, former martial arts champion and now an accountant by profession, Payal recently spoke with She Lit about why fitness and self-defense are crucial for girls. Martial Arts

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Congo Jailbreak: Over 150 Women Were Raped & Burned To Death, Says UN

Footage from the Congo jail break shows inmates escaping from a prison, as smoke billows in the background, with heavy gunfire ringing out, and Rwandan-backed rebels entering the city of Goma. Hundreds of women were raped and burned alive during the chaos after a Rwandan-backed rebel group entered the Congolese city of Goma last week.

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