Summary:
The workshop was organised by Odisha Shramajeebee Manch and Mahila Shramajeebee Manch, Odisha, the people collectives which work towards socio-economic and political empowerment of the people especially for Tribals, Dalits and women. All forms of violence against women must be stopped and collective actions to abate this is the need of the hour”, said Ms Shanti Bhoi, President, Mahila Shramajeebi Manch, Odisha. Data from the National Family Health Survey (NFHS 4) shows a grim picture of the state of women in Odisha. The survey says, between 2012 and 2018, the incidence of rape cases in Odisha increased from 7.2 per lakh women to 9.7 per lakh women. Therefore, the state government must prioritize efforts to ensure an equitable and a rightful place for girls and women of our state..