Rape survivors attend art workshop at Jamia

NEW DELHI: Tara, 15, was helped captive over several days and raped by a former-lover a decade older than herself; another 15-year-old was waylaid by an acquaintance on her way to school and taken to a hotel; a third teen from Sonipat was similarly assaulted by her landlord. The three were part of a group — nearly all teenagers — that participated in a fine-arts workshop for rape survivors, 'Veerangana', conducted by KD Singh Foundation — Support Cell for Rape Victims, at Jamia Millia Islamia University on the "International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women."

The foundation is a "grassroot-level social welfare organization providing comprehensive three-tiered medical, legal and rehabilitation support to rape survivors," says a statement issued by them. The rape survivors worked with JMI students under the guidance of Prof. ZA Zargar, dean, Faculty of Fine Arts to design thematic posters and also exhibited their the works of art at an exhibition to mark the occasion.

"It is a special experience to share our knowledge with such courageous girls who have survived the trauma of rape and the associated stigma but continue to strive for a better future through the power of education. Fine Arts is known to help in healing the trauma of sexual violence. It helps rape victims express their feelings and overcome the fear and anxiety. Through this workshop we hope to help the survivors find their strengths and motivate them to look ahead in their lives," said Zargar, Dean, Faculty of Fine Arts, JMI.

The Support Cell for Rape Victims has supported 113 rape victims across Haryana and Delhi-NCR till date. The cases of several of the participants are still in court while those of others have already been resolved. The girls are undergoing counselling and in most are continuing with their education despite the trauma and, in some cases, threats from the perpetrators.

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