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He compelled me to meet him along with
his friend and was cutting the cake,
celebrating my birthday (not genuinely
keen to celebrate my birthday), but keen
to make sure I am not going to the law
enforcement agencies or complain to his
boss, so his job will be safe… and was
pressing on the need for me to forget it
and trying to portray everything was
fine!!! His friend trying to assure that
“he is a very nice person” was just not
okay with me! Later I found all this
drama was because someone at the party
had video recorded the same and had
emailed his boss, and he wants this “all is
fine” moment with me to showcase to his
boss as fear of losing his job!!! There is
no sign of apology and instead sublimely
threatening me with dire consequences if
I pressed any charges against him!!! It
was all coverup, and I am sure he will
repeat the same with many women and
get away with it!!!
Writing from my heart; because this was
one of the most unexpected and
traumatising things to happen to me. I
was scared because I know it can be
twisted to where I am the one to blame.
But I think I have a moral right to tell all
women out there that this Domino effect
may cause many women to get affected in
the same manner. Violence against
women is treated unapologetically, and
women have been compelled to keep
quiet, citing pressure from society and
family.
It’s become common among couples that
fearing lifelong trials from a maledominated
society and character
assassination; women cover up the
bruises inside long dresses! Don’t worry,
Let’s speak out to reach out.
Strengthening our Nation’s Commitment to Preventing
and Responding to Gender-Based Violence
APRIL 02, 2021
By Rosie Hidalgo and Libby Washburn
Women’s History Month has provided an opportunity for
us to shine a light on so many courageous women who
have made valuable contributions while overcoming
significant barriers and challenges. This is certainly the
case for many survivors of domestic violence and sexual
assault, whose voices, resilience, leadership, and
dedication have paved the way for legal reforms and the
creation of services to prevent and respond to genderbased
violence. It is that leadership and activism, and
the willingness of survivors to tell their stories, that led
President Biden to write and champion the passage of
the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) as a senator in
1994. Since then, he has led efforts to ensure that
Congress passed legislation renewing and strengthening
VAWA three times with bipartisan support: in 2000,
2005, and in his capacity as Vice President in 2013. Each
reauthorization of VAWA has improved the legislation
by expanding access to safety, services, and support for
all victims and survivors. As we mark Sexual Assault
Awareness Month each April, we have an opportunity to
focus on important ways to enhance prevention efforts
and improve the response to sexual assault, including
for survivors from historically marginalized
communities who face additional barriers to safety and
wellbeing.
Continue reading more at:
https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefingroom/blog/2021/04/02/strengthening-our-nationscommitment-to-preventing-and-responding-to-genderbased-violence/
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