We, the activists of the disability movement welcomed the passage of Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012. The reason behind this was the inclusion of several provisions which addressed children with disabilities within the Act and its Rules. Though sexual abuse of children with disabilities is a common occurrence, it was not...

The recent Netflix series ‘Sex Education’ may raise eyebrows but it is undoubtedly the most honest representation of teenagers that we have seen in… forever. The name of the show may suggest a methodological approach to sex and sexuality but instead, it is young and refreshing. It refrains from hysterical activism, nails down crucial aspects...

Multi-Stakeholder Meeting on The Roles and Functions of Support Person On 15th March 2019, Prerana in partnership with UNICEF cordially invites you to a Multi-Stakeholder Meeting on the provision of Support Person under the Protection Of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. The meeting aims to: a) Understand the Roles & Functions of the Support...

“Why do I have to go through this, didi….even when I did not make any mistake”. During one of my counseling sessions, a girl victim of sexual offence, 16 years old, told me that she did not want to repeat her statement in the courts. It wasn’t that she was scared. But just the act...

The year 2018 saw candid and courageous revelations of victims of sexual abuse. As social media outgrows traditional media, individuals prefer online mediums to share their experiences. That helped more people to engage in conversations around sexual abuse. What is sad to note during these conversations is that some prejudices and misogynies are deeply rooted...