Archive · 2 Aug 2025
Ahmedabad Posters Spark Backlash for Victim-Blaming
In Ahmedabad, India, posters were put up telling women to avoid late-night parties to prevent rape.
The posters were created by an NGO named Satarkta Group and permission was granted by Ahmedabad Traffic Police.
The posters caused controversy because they blamed women instead of focusing on stopping sexual violence.
The posters have been criticized by the AAP.
Posters in Ahmedabad advised women to avoid late-night activities to prevent rape.
The posters included phrases like: “Do not attend late-night parties, you could be raped or gangraped.”
The Satarkta Group, an NGO, created and installed the posters.
Ahmedabad Traffic Police granted permission to the Satarkata Group to install posters for traffic awareness.
The AAP criticized the posters and questioned the government's stance on women's safety.
- Who
- Satarkta Group and Ahmedabad Traffic Police.
- What
- Posters advising women to avoid potential rape situations.
- When
- Recently.
- Where
- Ahmedabad, Gujarat.
- Why
- To raise awareness about women's safety, though the message was deemed inappropriate.
Critics' View
Authorities' View
Content of the Posters
Critics' View
The posters blamed women for potential assaults and promoted victim-blaming.
Authorities' View
The Satarkta Group aimed to raise awareness, but the content was deemed inappropriate.
- City
- Ahmedabad
- Issue
- Controversial posters on women's safety
- Sponsor (alleged)
- Ahmedabad Traffic Police
- Creator
- Satarkta Group
- Police Response
- Granted permission for traffic awareness posters
- Political Response
- AAP criticized the posters
Sources
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