cases of foeticide

Cases of Foeticide
Number of cases of foeticide registered during 2003, 2004 and 2005 was 57, 86, and 86 respectively in the country. State wise number of cases registered can be seen at Annexure.
In order to check female foeticide, the Government has enacted the Pre-Conception and Pre-Natal Diagnostic Techniques Act (PC&PNDT Act). The technique of pre-conception sex selection has been brought within the ambit of this Act so as to pre-empt the use of such technologies, which significantly contribute to the declining sex ratio. Use of ultrasound machines has also been brought within the purview of this Act more explicitly so as to curb their misuse for detection and disclosure of sex of the foetus lest it should lead to female foeticide. The sale of ultrasound machines has been regulated through laying down the condition of sale only to the bodies registered under the Act.
At the district level, as per the Pre-Conception and Pre-Natal Diagnostic Techniques Act (PC&PNDT Act), the Appropriate Authority which is the Chief Medical Officer (CMO) of the district has been empowered to implement the Act. The Appropriate Authority is aided and advised by the Advisory Committee in the discharge of its functions. The Advisory Committee is consists of three medical experts, a legal expert, a publicity expert and three social workers/NGOs (out of which one is from women’s organization).
In addition, a ‘National Support and Monitoring Cell’ has been set up for effective implementation of the Act.
This information was given by the Minister for Health & Family Welfare, Dr. Anbumani Ramadoss in a reply to a question in the Rajya Sabha.

DECEIVED BY LOVER CUM HUSBAND

DECEIVED BY LOVER CUM HUSBAND
A 23-year-old girl made a futile attempt to prevent her estranged lover from tying the knot to another girl in Rajajinagar on Friday.Commotion prevailed in KEB Community Hall as the girl T N Priyanka, who claimed to be pregnant, barged into the venue along with her family members to disrupt the marriage.
Blows were exchanged between the parties even as guests remained mute spectators. Priyanka’s sister, Teja sustained minor injuries in the fight.
Priyanka, a first year MBA student and resident of Nandini Layout, was in love with Anand, a PUC dropout for the last four years. His family was opposed to their marriage as they belonged to different castes. Meanwhile, Anand was engaged to another girl, Tirumala of Jayanagar.

Priyanka who got the wind of the news earlier lodged a complaint with the Nandini Layout Police on October 30 seeking action against Anand. However, the police refused saying the marriage cannot be prevented as per law.
After learning that the muhurtam was set at 9.30 am, Priyanka, along with her family members, forced her way into the KEB Community Hall and tried to disrupt the wedding.
"Anand used to come to PES College where I was pursuing BBM. Soon we fell in love. I trusted him when he told me that his family won't oppose the marriage as I was pregnant (from him)," a furious Priyanka told reporters whom she had informed in advance.

Prevention of Female Foeticide

Prevention of Female Foeticide

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Registrations of all pregnancy-related events (Pregnancy, Abortions, Still-births) in centralized database, so that abortions can be tracked. The doctors and medical practitioners who do not register pregnancies and abortions into this central database must be severely punished. Strong punitive action has to be taken against Parents involved in female foeticide, with abettors (Abortion centres) given equal quantum of punishment

Human rights Day on 10 Dec

Human rights Day on 10 Dec every Year.Events focused on the Universal Declaration of Human Rights are held worldwide on and around December 10. Many events aim to educate people, especially children and teenagers, on their human rights and the importance of upholding these in their own communities and further afield.

The day may also include protests to alert people of circumstances in parts of the world where the Universal Declaration of Human Rights is not recognized or respected, or where the importance of these rights are not considered to be important. Cultural events are also organized to celebrate the importance of human rights through music, dance, drama or fine art.

Human Rights Day is a global observance and not a public holiday.

History of Human Rights,damodhar

The Universal Declaration of Human Rights was drafted between January 1947 and December 1948. It aimed to form a basis for human rights all over the world and represented a significant change of direction from events during World War II and the continuing colonialism that was rife in the world at the time. The Universal Declaration of Human Rights is considered as the most translated document in modern history. It is available in more than 360 languages and new translations are still being added.

The UN General Assembly adopted and proclaimed the Universal Declaration of Human Rights at the Palais de Chaillot in Paris, France, on the December 10, 1948. All states and interested organizations were invited to mark December 10 as Human Rights Day at a UN meeting on December 4, 1950. It was first observed on December 10 that year and has been observed each year on the same date. Each year Human Rights Day has a theme. Some of these themes have focused on people knowing their human rights or the importance of human rights education.