Delhi Commission For Women

"Control Your Anger": Delhi Women Panel Chief Slams Husband's Rape Remark

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday September 21, 2018

AAP's Haryana unit chief Naveen Jaihind needs to control his anger, said his wife and Delhi Commission for Women Chairperson Swati Maliwal as she condemned his statement that he will give Rs 20 lakh to any BJP leader who gets sexually assaulted by 10 people.

"Starved, Reduced To Bones": Brother Held Delhi Woman Captive For 2 Years

Delhi News | Edited By Abhimanyu Bose | Wednesday September 19, 2018

A 50-year-old woman, allegedly held captive by her brother for two years, was found lying in her own excreta in Delhi's Rohini. The Delhi Commission for Women said it rescued her from her brother's house. She was allegedly kept in horrific conditions and given only one piece of bread every four days.

Man, 21, Arrested For Raping Seven-Year-Old Girl In Shahdara: Police

Delhi News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday September 18, 2018

A 21-year-old man was arrested for allegedly raping a seven-year-old girl in Shahdara's Seemapuri area, the police said today. The incident took place on Monday night, they added.

In A Movie-Like Tale, Two Girls Rescued From Delhi Brothel

Delhi News | Press Trust of India | Thursday September 13, 2018

Two women have been rescued from a red-light area here in an operation by the Delhi Commission for Women (DCW).

Women's Panel Issues Notice Over Delay In Nirbhaya Convicts' Execution

Delhi News | Press Trust of India | Monday September 10, 2018

The Delhi Commission for Women issued a notice on Monday to Tihar Jail authorities over "delay" in execution of convicts in the December 15, 2012 Nirbhaya rape and murder case.

Delhi Women's Panel To Conduct Audit Of Shelter Homes For Girls, Women

Delhi News | Press Trust of India | Monday August 6, 2018

The Delhi Commission for Women has set up an expert committee to conduct a detailed social audit of all shelter homes in the capital, after sexual abuse cases at such homes in Bihar and Uttar Pradesh came to light.

AAP Points Finger At Centre, Delhi Police Over Human Trafficking

Delhi News | Indo-Asian News Service | Thursday August 2, 2018

The AAP on Wednesday questioned the Delhi Police and the Centre on their alleged inaction against human trafficking and said those involved in the racket were hand in glove with the top echelons in power.

Police Say "Rescued" Girls Stayed At Paharganj Hotel Willingly

Delhi News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday August 1, 2018

At least 39 Nepalese women were "rescued" from a hotel in Paharganj, the Delhi Commission For Women (DCW) claimed today.

16 Women, Trafficked From Nepal, Rescued By Delhi Police

Delhi News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday July 25, 2018

With the help of the police, Delhi Commission for Women (DCW) rescued 16 women, who were allegedly trafficked from Nepal and were about to be taken to Gulf countries, from southwest Delhi's Munirka area, the police said today.

Nirbhaya Fund Getting Delayed Due To Lack Of Co-Ordination: Swati Maliwal

India News | Indo-Asian News Service | Tuesday July 24, 2018

The One Stop Centres (OSC), a scheme under the Nirbhaya Fund, is getting delayed in Delhi due to lack of coordination between officials of the Delhi government and the Union Women and Child Development Ministry, Delhi Commission for Women (DCW) chief Swati Maliwal said today.

Prostitution Worst Form Of Slavery: Women's Panel Chief Swati Maliwal

Delhi News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday July 24, 2018

Delhi Commission for Women chief Swati Maliwal today said prostitution was the "worst form of slavery" and legalising the trade would promote trafficking.

Swati Maliwal's Tenure As Delhi Women's Commission Chief Extended

Delhi News | Indo-Asian News Service | Monday July 23, 2018

Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal today informed that he has extended the tenure of Delhi Commission for Women chief Swati Maliwal for one more term.

"Horrified," Says Women's Panel Chief As She Meets 6-Year-Old Rape Victim

Delhi News | Indo-Asian News Service | Tuesday July 17, 2018

Delhi Commission for Women (DCW) Chairperson Swati Maliwal on Monday visited the six-year-old rape survivor and took steps for the rehabilitation of the minor, who is currently undergoing treatment in a government hospital in Delhi.

Jharkhand Girl, Confined And Raped, Rescued By Delhi Commission For Women

Delhi News | Press Trust of India | Friday July 6, 2018

The Delhi Commission For Women rescued a 16-year-old girl, who was allegedly been trafficked and raped, according to a statement from the women's panel.

8-Year-Old Girl Allegedly Raped By Minor Brother In Delhi

Delhi News | Press Trust of India | Thursday July 5, 2018

An eight-year-old girl was allegedly raped by her elder brother, also a minor, in northwest Delhi's Adarsh Nagar, the police said on Wednesday.