New Delhi. On the night of April 1st, 2023, over 130 women students of Delhi University broke the curfew from their hostels and PGs to join the Women’s night march conducted by the Students Federation of India (SFI) at the Arts Faculty. The march aimed to reclaim the night and the streets that were previously kept away from women and to raise awareness about women’s safety.
The Women’s night march was organized entirely by women to give them a platform to voice their concerns and to empower them to take back their freedom to move around at night.The march began with a rally around the Arts Faculty at midnight, with participants singing songs to celebrate the strength and resilience of women.
The women then gathered at the Arts Faculty gate, where a range of cultural events were held to showcase the talents of female students and to promote unity and solidarity among women.The event was a resounding success and received widespread support from the Delhi University community.
As a progressive students organisation of the country, we see the Women’s night march as a testament to the resilience and strength of women in In DU, and the SFI hopes that the event will inspire more women to speak out against gender-based violence and work towards creating a safer and more inclusive society.
We are delighted to see such a great turnout for the march. It’s empowering to see women breaking curfew and reclaiming their right to move around at night. The Women’s night march is a strong statement that women demand the right to live without fear and to occupy public spaces without any restrictions, said in the statement released by SFI.
