“Safety is not a privilege, it’s every child’s right!” In India, one child becomes a victim of sexual abuse every 8 minutes. Behind every headline is a classroom, a playground, a home, spaces that were meant to be safe. That’s why the Protection of Children from […]
POCSO Act, 2012: Shielding Innocence Together Read More »
Not Just a Survey, A Stand Against Silence What if the loudest cries are the ones we never hear? More than 53% of children have faced child sexual abuse in India — and that’s just the number we know. Globally, only 1 in 10 cases
India’s Wake-Up Call: Survey on Child Sexual Abuse in India Read More »
Have you ever wondered how the effects of child sexual abuse shape a person’s adult life?Or how survivors cope with the deep emotional pain they carry? Below are the answers to these questions. Child sexual abuse (CSA) doesn’t just vanish with time—it seeps into the
The Lasting Effects of Child Sexual Abuse: Understanding, Coping, and Healing Read More »
What could a child possibly do to deserve abuse? And why should an adult carry the weight of such trauma for life? How often do we walk through life, oblivious to the silent battles others are fighting, mistaking ignorance for bliss? Yet ignorance is far
The Lasting Effects of Child Sexual Abuse: Wounds That Linger Read More »
Having delved into the concepts of gender and sexuality in our previous blogs, we’ve uncovered that these terms go far beyond mere labels—they represent fundamental aspects of human identity, shaping how individuals experience and express themselves. With this understanding, it’s now time to shift focus
Supporting Gender: Navigating Challenges, Inspiring Progress Read More »
In the first part of this blog series, we explored the foundational aspects of gender, uncovering its internal, social, and physical components while addressing common misconceptions and the biases individuals often face. Now, in this second part, we turn our attention to understanding sexuality and
Understanding Sexuality and Gender: Exploring Identity Beyond Labels Read More »
The answer to what it means to be male or female may be easy with simple explanations, but to construct gender is both complex and vast. It has been said that there can exist as many genders as there are human beings (Bernstein, 2019). That
Gender Identity: A Comprehensive Look Beyond the Binary Read More »
You’ve probably heard that there are only two genders—does that sound right to you?While this is a common belief, it’s actually a misconception. In reality, gender is a complex and diverse spectrum. Today, many more such myths and misconceptions circulate regarding gender identity. These falsehoods
Breaking Down 15 Gender Identity Myths: What You Need to Know Read More »
Not every success story starts with a bang. The BSTI team’s journey to fight against child sexual abuse in Delhi is a testament to that. From facing setbacks to experiencing slow, steady growth, their path was paved with sheer determination. Ms. Tanmay Anand’s (Delhi team
Dark Shadows in the city – Unveiling Child Sexual Abuse in Delhi Read More »
This blog provides a structured layout for grade-appropriate learning skills to prevent child sexual abuse. A great guideline for parents and teachers
How to teach your child the skills to prevent Child Sexual Abuse? Read More »
We are a youth organisation that was initiated to empower everyone to stand their voice against child sexual abuse with the power of ‘education’ and ‘empowerment’.