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Delhi Commission of Women chief Swati Maliwal Saturday said she was sexually abused by her father when she was a child.
Speaking after the felicitation of around 100 women with awards instituted by the DCW, Maliwal said there used to be a time she would hide under her bed out of fear.
“I was sexually abused by my father when I was a child. He used to beat me up; I used to hide under the bed. As a child, I used to plan how I would teach a lesson to such men who abuse women and children, and how I can help women get what they deserve,” she said.
Maliwal said her father would grab her by the hair and slam her against the wall, leading to severe injuries. “This happened till I was in class 4, after which we left him,” she said.
The DCW chief said she believes that when a person goes through such challenges in life, they are able to understand the pain of others, and become passionate enough to change the system.
“I think the same happened with me, and our other awardees also must have a similar story. Our awardees have inspired us to live life positively despite the struggle,” she said.
The awards were given to those who have displayed extraordinary courage and commitment towards empowering women.
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