Observing the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women in a befitting way, the UT Administration urged the city’s youth to proactively raise the issue of violence against women and never ignore it.
The International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women is observed on November 25 each year since 2000. To observe the day, the UT Department of Social Welfare and its units enlightened the youth to fight against any form of violence.
An event was organised by the Department where about 250 girls and boys from different colleges participated and shared their views on the issue. The colleges participated were GCG-11, GC co-ed Sector 11, GCG-42 and GC coed-46. An oath was taken by all the youth to not involve in any kind of violence against women.
At an event organised at Bal Bhawan Sector 23, Director, UT Social Welfare Department Rajesh Jogpal addressed the youth and appealed them not to ignore any form of violence and be proactive to raise the issue. He also briefed about the different activities organised by the Department and its units recently against gender sensitisation.
The UT Administration has launched 24-hour toll free helpline 181 for women, children, senior citizens and person with disabilities. The helpline number is toll-free 24-hour service and women, children in distress can seek help from the experts.
Kamlesh Kumari, chairperson, UT Social Welfare Board said violence against women was a human rights violation and any violent activity against women was a consequence of discrimination against women, in law and also in practice.