Breaking The Shackled Silence: Unheard Voices Of Women From Kandhamal, Saumya Uma
Jul 2014
Breaking The Shackled Silence: Unheard Voices Of Women From Kandhamal, Saumya Uma
Dr. Saumya Uma
Six years after the anti-Christian communal violence of 2008 in Kandamal district of Odisha state in India, justice and peace remain illusive to survivors of the violence. The book ‘Breaking the Shackled Silence’ documents and analyses the violence and its aftermath as seen and experienced by women. It examines the present status of women and girls affected by the violence, vis-à-vis their enjoyment of Constitutionally-guaranteed civil, political, social, economic and cultural rights. Drawn from conversations held with over 300 women and girls from Kandhamal and beyond, this report accentuates the hitherto unheard voices of women from Kandhamal.
Battered And Betrayed: A Report Of Visit To Muzaffarnagar Camps, Saumya Uma, Hasina Khan
Dec 2013
Battered And Betrayed: A Report Of Visit To Muzaffarnagar Camps, Saumya Uma, Hasina Khan
Dr. Saumya Uma
In September 2013, there were anti-Muslim attacks in Muzaffarnagar and Shamli districts of Uttar Pradesh - a state in India. This report is based on a visit to relief camps in January 2014, and recounts the present status of victim-survivors of the violence, more particularly women and girls - the challenges they face and the extent to which reparative justice has been rendered.
The Communal Violence Bill: Countering Impunity, Seeking Accountability, Saumya Uma
May 2011
The Communal Violence Bill: Countering Impunity, Seeking Accountability, Saumya Uma
Dr. Saumya Uma
The article is a critique of Prevention of Communal and Targetted Violence (Access to Justice and Reparations) Bill 2011, using the standards of Indian and international jurisprudence, with an incorporation of human rights and gender perspectives.
Waiting For Justice
Dec 2010
Waiting For Justice
Dr. Saumya Uma
Kandhamal district of the state of Odisha in India, was the site of targeted violence against Christian dalits and adivasis in December 2007 and August 2008. This publication is a report of the National People's Tribunal on Kandhamal, held in New Delhi on 22-24 August 2010. The report documents the testimonies of 45 victims, survivors and their representatives, 15 expert testimonies of reports of field surveys, research and fact-finding, as well as statements to the Tribunal. It was organized by the National Solidarity Forum - a countrywide solidarity platform of concerned social activists, media persons, researchers, legal experts, film makers, …
People's Tribunal On Torture Karnataka Report, Saumya Uma
Jul 2008
People's Tribunal On Torture Karnataka Report, Saumya Uma
Dr. Saumya Uma
This is the interim report of the jury of the People's Tribunal on Torture, held in Bangalore, Karnataka. The Tribunal heard about 98 cases of custodial torture through the testimonies of victims / victim-survivors and / or their family members.
People's Tribunal On Torture Rajasthan Report, Saumya Uma
Jun 2008
People's Tribunal On Torture Rajasthan Report, Saumya Uma
Dr. Saumya Uma
This is the interim report of the jury of the People's Tribunal on Torture, held in Ajmer, Rajasthan. The Tribunal heard more than 50 cases of custodial torture through the testimonies of victims / victim-survivors and / or their family members.
People's Tribunal On Torture Tamil Nadu Report, Saumya Uma
Jun 2008
People's Tribunal On Torture Tamil Nadu Report, Saumya Uma
Dr. Saumya Uma
This is the interim report of the jury of the People's Tribunal on Torture, held in Tamil Nadu. The Tribunal heard more than 250 cases of custodial torture through the testimonies of victims / victim-survivors and / or their family members.
Communal Crimes Bill, Saumya Uma
Dec 2007
Communal Crimes Bill, Saumya Uma
Dr. Saumya Uma
This is an alternative draft law on communal violence, drafted by a section of civil society, and submitted to the Indian government in January 2008. It incorporates concepts and standards from international law, and formulates new crimes as well as standards of evidence and procedure.
