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Dia Mirza Urges Raising Boys Who Won't Cause Harm Amid Rising Sexual Assault Cases
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News18•30-09-2026, 10:27
Dia Mirza Urges Raising Boys Who Won't Cause Harm Amid Rising Sexual Assault Cases
- •Dia Mirza shared a powerful message on Instagram, stating, "Don’t raise girls to avoid harm. Raise boys who won’t cause harm."
- •The actress emphasizes teaching her son values of care, respect, empathy, and kindness, including understanding how to respond to rejection and respect boundaries.
- •Mirza highlights the importance of teaching consent, defining it as the presence of a willing and comfortable "yes," not merely the absence of a "no."
- •She stresses that no one owes attention, affection, or intimacy, and rejection should not be taken personally or challenged.
- •Dia Mirza's post comes amidst national outrage over recent alleged sexual assault cases in Punjab, Bihar, and Delhi, sparking renewed concerns about safety.
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Dia Mirza's post was prompted by recent alleged sexual violence cases reported across Punjab, Bihar, and Delhi that sparked national outrage and concerns over women's and children's safety.
At Lovely Professional University in Punjab, a student alleged assault by an outsider though an SIT investigation is ongoing. In Jamui, Bihar, a teenage pair returning from coaching was molested, leading to a POCSO case and three arrests. In Delhi, a 17-year-old girl was allegedly raped by three men in a park.
Dia Mirza teaches her son that consent is not merely the absence of a "no," but rather the presence of a willing and comfortable "yes," and that rejection should never be taken personally.
