I'm Ruhi. Just Ruhi. I'm some random person who's probably half a world away from you. But, I need your help. Actually, everyone in this community does.

India is my country, it's where I come from, but it's not safe for anyone. Children, the elderly, women, girls, no one is safe here. People are sexually assaulted, raped, groped, cat-called, and the worst thing?

It's apparently NORMAL.

And that's why, when some man makes a vulgar comment about a woman's vagina, and a woman retorts back, the woman is blamed. "Why is she so vulgar?" "Women should not be running their mouth like this!" "Who would touch her? She's unr*p*able."

Did you see that last line? Suddenly, r*p* is normalized, and a proper adjective for someone's looks can be related to r*p*.

Apoorva Mukhija, an influencer who was one of the only women on the judging panel, was sent numerous death and rape and sexual violence threats, far worse than highlighted above. But the police aren't focused on that. They're far more focused on sending comedians to jail.

But we need to change that. Please, help me in my petition to make India a safer place for women. We beseech the Indian Government not only to step up avenues for justice for Apoorva, but also to establish robust protection mechanisms and laws for all rape victims. We urge the authorities to send a clear message: that blaming the victim will not stand in our society, that every complainant will be heard, protected, and served justice, and that every perpetrator will face the full force of the law.

I've personally witnessed women, often viewed as soft targets due to perceived weakness, emerging strong and determined against their perpetrators. This is our mission for Apoorva Mukhija, a victim who is currently facing not only her traumatic experience, but also a wave of threats and blame. This is not a call to action for Apoorva alone, but for all silent victims who are shamed into silence by a society that often blames them for their ordeal. OUR DEMANDS: The Supreme Court of India pass a set of laws specifically addressing sexual violence, and cyber-threats of violence of any kind. We also request a public apology be given to Apoorva Mukhijha for her suffering.

In India, a rape occurs every fifteen minutes - a startling statistic from the National Crime Records Bureau. Yet, these figures project only reported incidents, leaving the true number hidden as many victims hesitate coming forward fearing further victimization, and societal pressures.

Our call is to end this cycle of violence and injustice. We beseech the Indian Government not only to step up avenues for justice for Apoorva, but also to establish robust protection mechanisms and laws for all rape victims. We urge the authorities to send a clear message: that blaming the victim will not stand in our society, that every complainant will be heard, protected, and served justice, and that every perpetrator will face the full force of the law.

It's time to alter the narrative around rape, to displace guilt from victims and place responsibility on those who commit these heinous acts. It's time to make the protection of our women and girls a priority. Please sign this petition to demand justice for Apoorva Mukhija and to prompt policy change against victim blaming in rape cases.