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.

Baliya

Campaign Contact - Sachchida Nand, phone 9415623075
D.V. Act Protection Officer: Mr. Sonelal, P.O.

Programme
25 Nov: Meeting with community
26 Nov: Community Meeting
27 Nov: Press Confrence,Dadri Fair where there will be a Stall of the Campaign’s Material 30 Nov: Meeting in the Community, poster distribution, candle march 6 Dec: Candle March, Signature Campaign and Seminar in School 7 Dec: Candle March & Signature Campaign
8 Dec: Candle March & Signature Campaign
9 Dec: Meeting with other Organisations,Signature Campaign

UPDATES

6 December
Campaign staff are trying to sensitize the public on domestic violence through material distribution.

28 November
A community discussion was held and was attended by a member of Panchayat.

25 November
400 people attended a community meeting to to receive information on the prevention of violence against women. Aab To Jago material, such as pamphlets, posters and stickers were distributed.

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