Murders of persons, predominantly women, labeled as 'witches' appear to follow a pattern of brutality which has been of concern to women's groups, progressive voices, media, state agencies, and the judiciary, generating discussions about ways of addressing this violence. Even as murders are all that get reflected in crime records and news reports, they are not the sum total of victimization...In addition to examining violations and motives associated with witch hunting,...it is necessary to call attention to the underlying factors which enable targeting and victimization...Likewise, there is need to examine the responses of institutions and actors proximate to the site of targeting and victimization...This study examines all these aspects...in order to form policies and action agendas
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Partners for Law in Development, Assam Mahila Samata Society, North East Network
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