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.

Jhansi

Campaign Contact person - Amit /Manish
D.V. Act Protection Officer: Mrs. Praveena Mishra, Dy C.P.O.

Programme:
25 Nov: Candle March
26 Nov: Act Awareness & Discourse in Police Station, Signature Campaign
27 Nov: Act Awareness & Discourse in Police Station, Signature Campaign. Seminar.
28 Nov: Act Awareness & Discourse in Police Station, Signature Campaign and Community Meeting
29 Nov: Act Awareness & Discourse in Police Station, Signature Campaign
30 Nov: Press Confrence
1 Dec: District level Programme
2 Dec: Confrence
3 Dec: Meeting with the Community leaders & NGO Heads
4 Dec: Poster Exibition & Wall Writing
5 Dec: Poster Exibition
6 Dec: Signature Campaign & School Programme
7 Dec: Case Documentation
8 Dec: Rally & Exibition
9 Dec: Meeting in the Core Commitee

UPDATES

7 December
A Community Meeting was organized, which was attended by approximately 10 people.

6 December
A Mahila Team visited a village where they sang songs on VAW and launched a Signature Campaign. This village-level event was attended by people from 30 villages.

4 December
Local NGO partners attended a community dialogue.

29 November
School children participated in a essay competition about domestic violence.

28 November
A signature campaign was launched and wall painting continued for a second day.

27 November

A wall painting activity was attended by at least 100 people.

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