# ‘Make our streets safer!’ Women protest sexual violence across India

https://mins.news/en/item/83692

- France 24, 2026-10-02 14:57 UTC
- Society
- Original: https://www.france24.com/en/tv-shows/access-asia/20261002-make-our-streets-safer-mass-women-s-protests-sweep-india-over-sexual-violence

> Thousands of women have taken to the streets in India to demand stronger protection for female students after the suspected gang rape of a 17-year-old girl. Authorities increased safeguards following the alleged incident in an upscale New Delhi neighbourhood, but protesters say restricting women’s access to public spaces is not the answer.

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