The Shanta Memorial Rehabilitation Centre (SMRC), as part of its campaign to end violence against women with disabilities, will organise a human chain here on Wednesday to express solidarity with women with disabilities who face discrimination in the society.
The human chain is part of a 16-day activism against gender-based violence which is a worldwide campaign beginning from November 25, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, to December 10, the International Human Rights Day.
The human chain, from Master Canteen Square to lower PMG, will be formed by different college students, disability groups and other supporters for the cause. About 300 persons wearing orange ribbon, carrying placards with ribbons and banners will participate.
Besides, an art workshop will be held at Jaydev Bhawan here on the following day. The meeting, to be held in collaboration with the University of Culture, would showcase paintings. A film show on women with disabilities and violence against them will be screened on November 30.The film will be used to sensitise people on the issue.