Sarita Santoshini

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Sarita Santoshini is an independent journalist based in Assam, India, reporting on human rights, development and gender issues. She can be reached on Twitter @ssantoshini.

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July 30, 2017 | Sarita Santoshini | Environment, Health, International
Assam floods drive trafficking, child marriage, and women’s ill health

In a primary school classroom, Deepa Das holds back tears as she explains to her 6-year-old daughter why she doesn’t have enough clothes for her. Eight days ago, as heavy monsoon rains lashed the state, Das’ home, which lies in a village behind the school where she is taking shelter, was completely flooded in the space of an hour.

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