International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women is observed every year on Nov 25. On the occasion, a grim reminder to us all that women belonging to the marginalised communities face a greater threat of sexual violence. As per NCRB data, in 2018, 2,957 Dalit women (871 minors) were raped in India with the highest cases in UP. In simple terms, 8 Dalit women are being raped every day