While we are surrounded with news of injustice and exploitation of the poor, downtrodden and women, it is heartening to the extent of extreme gratitude to see people making society just, free and equitable society a mission of their lives. What is even more heartening is to see men striving to give voiceless women voice!
Shakti Vahini, co-founded by the Kant Brothers in 2001, works towards combating human trafficking and violence against women and children in India. Headed by Ravi Kant, its president, Shakti Vahini is strongly supported by Nishi Kant, its executive director, and Rishi Kant, a social activist.
The Kant brothers have been doing this inspiring work, that they equate with being a part of mother goddesss brigade to fight injustice, for more than 10 years now. Starting from getting the plight of abused women acknowledged to lending a strong voice on policy and legal changes to combat violence against women and children in India, the Kant brothers has done exemplary work in the field.
We all come to know of horrendous stories about crimes against women, rapes, forced labor etc. It touches each and every one of us and everyone is responsible for making society a just and safe place to live. We all need to do something! says Nishi.
Ravi points out that challenges are even bigger in the large hinterlands of the country where awareness and media outreach is far less. To ensure fair implementation of the law, Shakti Vahini has been proposing legislation, demanding that laws be enforced, improving access to services and empowering victims to take action.
Explaining further, Ravi says, Law enforcement agencies like the police need to be sensitized to deal with crimes against women as they are the first response agencies.
