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.

Bhadohi

Contact person - V.K. Rai
phone: 9415360040

Programme:
24 Nov: Candle March
27-29 Nov: College Programme
30 Nov: Press Conference
1-2 Dec: Rally & Community meeting
3 Dec: District Level Dialouge & Kala Jatha
4-7 Dec: Rally & Community Level Meeting

UPDATES


8 December
Community Meetings were held in villages and were well-attended.

6 December
A Community Meeting was organized by campaign partners who are members of the local chapter of Mahila Adhikar Swastha Manch.

4 December
A District Level Dialogue was held and was attended by the Upper Civil Judge as the Chief Guest

2 December
135 Aganbari workers attended a discussion on the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005.
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