Gadchiroli, Maharashtra: Describing 'Gaokor' as a serious violation of the human rights of women, the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has directed Maharashtra government to take effective measures to eradicate the practice amongst the tribal population, in which women are forced to live at an isolated place during menstruation.
A letter from the NHRC to the state stated, "The Commission treats it as a serious violation of human rights... It relates to their safety, hygiene and dignity... The Commission directs that proper initiative be taken by the government of Maharashtra to eradicate the Gaokor custom."
As per the Commission's directives, a committee comprising of sociologists, psychiatrists, gynaecologists, and NGOs should be constituted that will organise and educate every family about the reproductive system, their health and hygiene, so that misconceptions in the minds of tribals can be removed.
The letter also says that the Commission, "further expects that the government should also consider that such type of activity be treated as a cognisable and punishable offence as Gaokor custom cannot be accepted at the present time in a civilized society and the women should not have to undergo such type of punishment for none of their fault."
A local social organisation 'SPARSH' had brought the practice to the notice of the NHRC and the government.
A letter from the NHRC to the state stated, "The Commission treats it as a serious violation of human rights... It relates to their safety, hygiene and dignity... The Commission directs that proper initiative be taken by the government of Maharashtra to eradicate the Gaokor custom."
As per the Commission's directives, a committee comprising of sociologists, psychiatrists, gynaecologists, and NGOs should be constituted that will organise and educate every family about the reproductive system, their health and hygiene, so that misconceptions in the minds of tribals can be removed.
The letter also says that the Commission, "further expects that the government should also consider that such type of activity be treated as a cognisable and punishable offence as Gaokor custom cannot be accepted at the present time in a civilized society and the women should not have to undergo such type of punishment for none of their fault."
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A local social organisation 'SPARSH' had brought the practice to the notice of the NHRC and the government.
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