Petition · past parliament · Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Condemn the government of India on Rape and Sexual Violence against women

Closed 357 signatures

What the petition asks

The UK government must condemn the failure of the Indian government and institutions to prevent rape and sexual violence against women.
The Declaration on the Elimination of Violence against Women states under Article 1 that the term violence against women means any act of gender-based violence that results in, or is likely to result in, physical, sexual or psychological harm or suffering to women.

We believe the Indian government is failing to meet its obligations under this declaration, and the UK Government should acknowledge the injustice faced by victims of rape and sexual violence by condemning the Indian government.

Timeline

13 Oct 2020 Petition opened for signatures
13 Apr 2021 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 357
Status Closed
Department Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
Opened 13 Oct 2020
Closed 13 Apr 2021

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.