Payal loved her Suresh Uncle. He used to give her chocolates and dolls! Yet, somehow she felt scared walking down that dark alley with him to meet some other Uncles.
Suddenly Payal woke up. Its been 5 years. She still dreamed about that alley everyday.
Meera yelled again “Get ready! Your new customer is waiting”
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I was inspired to write this 55er after watching the TED talk – Sunitha Krishnan’s fight against sex slavery in a post by IHM.
Sunitha Krishnan has dedicated her life to rescuing women and children from sex slavery, a multimilion-dollar global market. In this courageous talk, she tells three powerful stories, as well as her own, and calls for a more humane approach to helping these young victims rebuild their lives.
Do watch the powerful talk.
Dr. Sunitha Krishnan is the Chief Functionary of the Prajwala, an anti-trafficking organization. Prajwala has 80G tax exemption which ensures 50% tax deduction for all Indian donors.
For address visit their website http://www.prajwalaindia.com/home.html
Nice 55er! It is indeed a sad plight of some women from the time they were little girls…
thanks. very sad 😦
Good one…
yep, saw that video and went thru similar emotions….!! sad world we live in…
thank you
Good one !
wow! a decent comment 😛 thanks!
Good 55’er, very effective finishing line.
welcome to my blog. thanks!
Sunitha Krishnan’s pain and her anger is what is most moving. I am so glad she channelised her anger so positively. And she is so right when she says what was worse than the trauma was the feeling of being stigmatised. What kind of society would, instead of support, stigmatise a victim?
I have become a fan of her strength! we get saddened and heart broken at such small things and look at her! We live in a society where if a girl dresses in jeans and t shirt and is raped, its said that she “invited” it!!
Apu, I received the email from you, followed the video… and now read this 55 story… heartache…..
this story is very short in size, but left an impression in heart, that is pinning me….
good writing… good work all over……
thanks dear!
Reema, this is a very effective one!
Thank u Nita!
Can’t see the video from home, will see it soon. Nice 55er you got there. Its shocking to see the size of the ‘market’. Sometimes, it makes us think if it is worth even fighting such big rackets. It takes a lot of bravery to do that.
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Did u see the video? thanks!
Very nice 55er…
Had watched the talk earlier.
thank you!!
nice 55er Reema… I am yet to watch the video.. will do soon…
Do watch it. thanks!
Nice 55er. And what a sad plight 😦
Thanks. Its heart breaking.
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Grrrrr
Nice!
thanks!!!
nice 55-er…it’s so sad but true..
i will go watch the talk now
thanks. please spread the word.
Reema,
Excellent one. Am yet to see the video but I’ve read about the lady! She is a fine embodiment of grit, courage and all that makes a true woman!
Thanks Minal. Yes she is a phenomenal woman!
the 55er does have a message..I do wonder what you and me can do? The video moved me..was almost in tears…
At our level we can at least support her organization I guess.
I have watched the movie on TED.com Its moving.
You are good at the 55ers.
Thanks Xylene
A heart wrenching tale!!
A good 55-Fiction! 🙂
Thanks Shilpa
Very touching post Reema.
Thanks Lakshmi
What to say!! Well written but that’s such a sad angel to being born as a woman…
thanks! sad angel?
sad 😦
yes 😦
Moving.. Sad that this is still reality for many young girls..
Welcome to my blog. It is very sad indeed! Keep visiting!
Nice one again & yes, it does hit hard (the story I mean).
thanks 🙂
Straightforward and innoncent…..
Do visit my blog also
thanks Tarun
Very well written.. A sensitive topic, but meaning well conveyed even if there was a restriction on words.. It’s a real challenge when you’re bound by a word limit.. 🙂 Good video too.. Feeling agitated and helpless at the same time..
Thanks Pooja.