Thirteen-year-old Komal who studies at Arya Girls’ Senior Secondary Girls’ School in New Seemapuri, says, “ My father used to often punish me with slaps and beatings. While my brother was given a cycle when he demanded it, my request was turned down. I was terribly hurt. Recently, I argued with my father that he was discriminating between his children. He actually seemed to agree. To make amends, he has bought me a cycle. It is the first step. I hope from now on I will be treated the same as my brother.”