RapeFreeIndia UK, a group that stands for non-political and inclusion of women of Indian origin has raised over £2000 from a crowdfunded online campaign. The group includes working professionals from civil service, IT and medicine to raise money and address the rising rape cases in India. The campaign started on November 16 and will run until December 13 with the support of a group called White Ribbon UK that works to end male violence against women. London-based Roohi Ghouse, a medic and member of the organisation, said: “Seeing the issue highlighted on international platforms may put pressure on India to tackle rape crimes, review strategies and put in place a robust system that helps victims get their cases processed quickly, beginning from the medical examination, all the way up to the judiciary, and provide protection to the families when under threat.” The billboards have been put up in Regent’s Park, Chalk Farm and Kennington stations, Hindustan Times reported.
Leena, an IT professional and part of the campaign told HT : “We are deeply disturbed by the increasing incidents of rape, and gruesome rape in India. We are not happy for India to be seen as an unsafe country for women or a rape capital. India has so much to offer and we do not want to end up with this title”.
