undertake their duty to protect and assist minority women without discrimination, they must be held accountable for their actions c. Conduct Fact- finding and research to understand the violence and its underlying root causes and implement policies and programmes to address the root causes d. Ensure that Dalit and other minority women who report violence are protected from retaliation and prevent renewed violence against them including social boycotts and restrictions against dalit women and the community Preventive measures a. With an effective implementation and enforcement of laws, the government should also address attitudes and prejudices that lead to violence and foster the culture of impunity. They should conduct public campaigns to promote equality and challenge discrimination for example through schools and the media b. Initiate processes to challenge discrimination based on caste and gender by encouraging dialogue and sensitisation of non dalit communities and men. c. The government should identify caste gender conflict prone areas and provide additional resources to address underlying issues in these areas. d. Caste and gender disaggregated data is to be collected, analysed and made publically available. I conclude by appreciating the commitment against discrimination and atrocities against minorities, I call for continuous and enhanced high level advocacy by the OHCHR and UN agencies for elimination of discrimination and atrocities based on caste against dalits and dalit women. Thank you!