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.

5 November 2007 Campaign Planning Meeting


Campaign partners shared the progress they have made in seeking out venues and participants for the many planned events throughout the 16 days of activism.

Campaign publicity materials were shared with the group, and partners decided on a method for distributing the materials in each of the targeted 40 districts. As part of the strategy, distribution of the materials will coincide with the collection of signatures from individuals supporting the DV Act.

As the campaign kick-off date approaches, partners listed the various permissions and confirmations required to finalize the different programs. In order to have Doordarshan cover an event, they must be notified at least 2 days in advance. To run any public event in the city, they must obtain permission from city authorities 15 days beforehand.

Partners also determined the various routes to follow for the public marches. The November 25th Mashal Procession will run from Parivartan Chowk to Vidhan Sabha. The Candle March on November 27 will take place from Daligang to Daligang Chauharah. The Rally on December 10 will start from Vidhan Sabha and will close either at Bal Vidya or at Ravindralay.

Many other events are being planned and final details will be shared at the next meeting- 3 p.m. on Tuesday, November 13. A confirmed schedule of events will also be finalized and posted following this meeting. On Monday, November 19, a state-level meeting will unite representatives from all 40 districts to assure the whole state is connected for the 16 days of activism.

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