The Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005
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Parul’s Story: From Uncertainty to a Future Full of Hope
Parul is a Class 10 student and the eldest among five siblings, four sisters and one brother. She comes from a family where survival itself is a daily struggle. Her father works as a daily-wage labourer, earning only when work is available, while her mother labours in nearby fields to support the household. Due to her father’s drinking, life at home has often been filled with tension, uncertainty, and constant worry because of domestic violence, fights, and physical abuse making it difficult for Parul to focus on her education. Despite these challenges, Parul always wanted to continue her studies. After completing Class 8, she hoped to move forward, but her family’s financial condition and her father’s addiction made everything uncertain. Her father worried about expenses and questioned the value of…
Aarti’s Story: From Fear to Fearless Dreams
Aarti comes from a small village (Bojhaheri) where life has never been easy. Her father works as a daily-wage labourer, working long hours just to put meals on his kids' plates. She grew up alongside her two elder sisters and two younger brothers in an environment where opportunities especially for girls are limited. After completing her 8th class exams, Aarti found herself at a crossroads. Her father simply could not afford to enroll her in school again. The family waited and hoped for a place in a government school, but no opportunity came due to limited seats and a high number of applications. With each passing day, Aarti’s fear grew stronger. She had seen what happened to girls in her village, how their education quietly ended, how dreams faded, and…
Farheen’s Story: Choosing Courage Over Silence
Farheen is the only sister among three brothers. She has always loved studying. Her home is filled with love, and her parents always wanted her to continue her education and build a better future. However, in her community, when something goes wrong with girls even if it has nothing to do with you people begin to judge all girls the same way. Around the time she was supposed to take admission in 9th class, an incident happened in her neighbourhood. Soon, people started talking about stopping girls from pursuing education and moving out. Relatives and neighbours began making comments about her, as she was the only one moving out from her family in the hope of an education. They started to talk about girls, and about what is "right" and…
Gulshaba’s Story: Finding Hope Again
Gulshaba is a sixteen-year-old girl from Bhuraheri village. Life at home has never been easy. Her father suffers from chronic pain and struggles even to walk, making it very difficult for him to work. Her mother is also unwell battling thyroid issues, breathing problems, allergies, and low blood pressure. With both parents in poor health, the family has almost no steady income. She has elder sisters who are not allowed to go out to earn due to restrictive social norms, while her younger brothers are too young to work. Managing a household without financial stability has always been a constant challenge for the family. Most days are filled with worry, tension, and arguments. Gulshaba felt as though her home had lost its peace and along with it, their dreams. Because…
