Priya Ramani, the journalist who accused former editor and Union minister MJ Akbar of sexual harassment, today said she had spoken up more than two decades after the event so that women facing similar situations might find the courage to fight back. During her questioning by Mr Akbar's lawyer, Ms Ramani said it was important and necessary for women to speak up about sexual harassment at the workplace and she thought her disclosures will empower women and help them better understand their rights.