Thousands Protest Sexual Violence in India
Women hold placards as they march during a rally organized by Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit (unseen) protesting for justice and security for women, in New Delhi January 2, 2013. The ashes of the Indian student who died after being gang-raped were scattered in the Ganges river on Tuesday as reports of more attacks stoked a growing national debate on violence against women. The death of the 23-year-old woman, who has not been named, prompted street protests across India, international outrage and promises from the government of tougher punishments for offenders. REUTERS/Adnan Abidi (INDIA – Tags: CRIME LAW CIVIL UNREST POLITICS TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY)
Thousands of women rallied in Delhi, India, in the latest protest following the brutal rape of a 23-year-old student last month.
The victim died over the weekend.
The protests demand an end to a culture of violence against women in India.
Anchor Marco Werman speaks with Jatin Anand, a reporter for The Hindustan Times.
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