Domestic Violence Act U.P. Campaign 2007

A huge campaign for the implementation of the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act (DV Act) 2005 will take place in Uttar Pradesh, from 25 November- International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women to 10 December- International Human Rights Day, and will be carried out in 41 districts of the state.

The main objectives of the campaign are:

-to create awareness about DV Act 2005 at a larger level
-to make the government accountable for implementing this Law
-to create awareness and dialogue about DV Act 2005 at the district level


For more information on the DV Act 2005, click the link "DV Act 2005" on the pink menu bar below titled District Programmes and Campaign Notes.

Ambedakar Nagar

Campaign Contact person - Rajit Ram, Phone: 05271-255031, 251037
D.V. Act Protection Officer: Ms. Chandra Gautam, Dy C.P.O.

Programme
27 Nov: Press Confrence
30 Nov: Meeting in the Community
1 Dec: District Level Dialogue & Kala Jatha Program
5 Dec: Candle March
6 Dec: Community Meeting
7 Dec: Rally.

UPDATES

3 December
In Ambedkar Nagar a Candle March was organized in which a crowd of more than 300 participated.

2 December
Community meetings were held in a few villages during which discussions on the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 took place. In addition, teachers, students and principals from local colleges attended programmes at which material and information on the DV Act 2005 was distributed.
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