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You may encounter violence at many levels. Here, we talk about questions you may have about facing sexual harassment, sexual assault, or domestic violence. We also address child sexual abuse and institutional violence.

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Sexual Harassment

I would earlier think that men harass me because I can’t see. But when I spoke to other blind and sighted friends I came to know that all women face this.

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Sexual Assault

I think a disability accentuates our feelings of vulnerability and helplessness… We can’t move away from our fear because it lives in our head.

A man and woman are sitting in the back of a car. The man is looking straight ahead so that we only see the back of his head, and one eye reflected in the rearview mirror, but the woman is turned towards the man.

Domestic Violence

Disability may mean that you talk or walk differently. But that doesn’t mean you deserve to be mistreated or abused. It can be more difficult for you to stand up

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Institutional Violence

Institutions are supposed to be like homes. A place where the woman can belong, a place which she can call hers. But sadly, more often than not,

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Child Sexual Abuse

Children with a disability are often low on self esteem. Thus the grooming process for the abuser becomes easier. Such children easily start