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DALIT CASTE MINORITY WOMEN FIGHT FOR RIGHTS, AGAINST DISCRIMINATION

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There are an estimated 260 million Dalits worldwide, born as ‘untouchables’ in a highly stratified caste system. Caste systems are found in South Asia, in communities migrated from South Asia across the globe and in other caste stratified countries in Africa and Asia. Violence and other crimes against Dalits are widespread and are often committed with impunity. Where special legislation exists to protect Dalits, it severely lacks implementation.