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National Campaign for the Prevention of Violence against Women
Type of Measure
Prevention > Awareness-raising Campaigns
Form of Violence
Violence against women and girls
Year
2009
Brief Description
On 2 October 2009, The Ministry of Women and Child Development launched a National Campaign for the prevention of Violence Against Women throughout the country involving the non-governmental organizations (NGOs), the State Social Welfare Boards, the elected women in Panchyats, the Anganwadi workers, members of Self Help Groups (SHGs), Housewives. A human chain was formed in Delhi involving thousands of Anganwadi workers and NGOs to give the visibility to the Campaign. A pledge was administered on that day to speak out and stand against Violence Against Women. All were enrolled as Ahimsa Messengers (messengers of non-violence).
Source of Information
Response of the Government of India to the questionnaire on violence against women 2010
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