Speakers: Smt Suman Nalwa, IPS; Ms Shalini John, psychotherapist; Prof Geetesh Nirban, Dept. of Philosophy, Kamala Nehru College

The first in a series of seminars in different cities to discuss why violence against women is on the increase despite stringent laws and efforts. The outcome shall be presented to the Government and at the UN "Convention of the Status of Women" in 2013