Aizawl: Mizoram’s Women Helpline has received a total of 14,947 distress calls since 2016, up until August 2023, as reported by officials during a press conference at the Aizawl Press Club on Thursday. The released data paints a distressing picture of the challenges faced by women in the state.
The most alarming trend highlighted in the report is the significant number of calls related to neglect, which accounted for the largest portion. The second-largest category of calls pertained to physical abuse, while the third-largest category revolved around reports of sexual abuse.
According to a 2022 report published by the department, the majority of calls, accounting for 61%, were associated with cases of domestic violence and abuse. The range of domestic issues reported encompassed physical violence, verbal abuse, financial exploitation, sexual abuse, extramarital affairs, and various other related concerns. On the other hand, 39% of the calls pertained to incidents of non-domestic violence.
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The non-domestic issues encompassed a range of concerns, including cyber-related cases, incidents of eve-teasing, stalking, assault, defamation, threats, and instances of sexual abuse, among other factors. Among the clients seeking assistance, a significant 59% fell within the age group of 21 to 40 years.
Out of a total of 1,454 identified perpetrators, a substantial 39% were identified as husbands, highlighting the prevalence of spousal involvement in these cases.
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