By criminalizing all forms of sexual expression by persons below the legal age of consent, India's POCSO Act is one of many similar laws that limit young people's right to bodily autonomy. (13)
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@HiddenPockets for the 2019
#FlawsInLaws campaign
ALT Light gray poster with blue text boxes and red text. Header: Why are we asking for decriminalization?In blue boxes, text reads:
1 in 4 (26.8%) Indian women are married before 18.
7.8% of women aged 15-19 are pregnant or mothers.
33.6% of Indian population is born out of adolescent pregnancies. Below in a blue box: Isn’t it time to make adolescents familiar with sexuality?
The poster also includes in red text - #FlawsInLaws, and the Hidden Pockets logo.