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.

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Campaign Contact person: Jag Pal Singh, phone 991933410

Programme:
23 Nov: Press Conference
24 Nov: Signature Campaign
25 Nov: Community Meeting
26-29 Nov: Signature Campaign & Case Documentation
30 Nov: Program in College
1-4 Dec: Signature Campaign & Case Documentation
5 Dec: Material distribution & Discourse in the Police Station
6 Dec: Signature Campaign & Case Documentation
7 Dec: Signature Campaign & Case Documentation
8 Dec: District Level Dialogue
9 Dec: Signature Campaign & Case Documentation

UPDATES

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

26 November
A dialogue on the DV Act was held in one of the public schools. Organizaers were pleased that not only children attended, but also the wider community, including adult men, government personnel, and gram pradham. Participants also joined a rally under the Aab To Jago banner.

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