10 December - State Level Final Programme

Approximately 600 persons from 41 districts representing 300 organizations assembled in Lucknow on the occasion of Human Rights Day to reiterate that
Freedom from Domestic Violence is a basic Human Right

Hundreds of participants, representing NGOs, government, volunteers and the public from 41 districts of U.P., assembled at the Ambedkar Mahasabha to share their experiences organizing the 16 days of campaign events from 25 November to 10 December, 2007.

The salient point that was common in each campaign partner NGO’s presentation was the glaring lack of awareness about the DV Act, not only amongst the common people but even amongst responsible officers, teachers, police department officials, health department workers and surprisingly, even amongst some members of the judiciary.

As the final action of the campaign, a demand letter was unanimously adopted that underlined the need for adequate budget to support proper publicity and implementation of the Act. The resolution also emphasized the need for provision of proper training and facilities for the Protection Officers.

The 16 says of action employed various mediums-dialogues, meetings, films, plays, wall writing, marches and posters-to raise awareness about the DV Act, and so too did the concluding event. Two cultural troupes – IPTA, Lucknow, Shri Ramanand Saraswati Pustakalaya ‘s Azamgarh, – presented two thought- provoking street plays. An informative exhibition displaying images of the campaign through photographs, posters, slogans and wall writing was also set up at the venue.

The grand finale of the programme was an equally picturesque one. Hundreds of balloons were floated in the open air by the participant delegates symbolizing the spread of awareness, while the beats of the Nagara rent the air. AB TO JAAGO!!!

KEY PRESENTATIONS

“Very soon every district in Uttar Pradesh will have full time Protection Officers and adequate financial resources for the effective implementation of the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005,” assured the Director, of the Department of Women and Child Development, Mr. Yagyavir Singh Chauhan, at a grand function to mark International Human Rights Day.

Speaking at the concluding event of the 16 day long Ab to Jaago Campaign, which raised awareness about the D. V. Act, Mr. Chauhan also remarked that when speaking of this law it is important to to clarify that it’s purpose is not to punish men, but to free households from domestic violence.

Mr. Chauhan also assured the hundreds of participants that his department has already sent recommendations to appoint full time District Protection Officers (DPOs) and has allocated adequate budgets in each of the state’s 70 districts for the effective implementation of the Act.

Special invitee of the function, Commissioner, Department of Social Welfare, Mr. R. K. Mittal remarked that “Social change is a sensitive issue, bringing a law is not enough. Such social change requires education, social reawakening and also taking stock of existing cultural norms and values. There is a need for a holistic change.”

Mr. Mittal was encouraged by the participation of men and youth in the campaign and hoped that more NGOs would join this agenda of change, which is not possible by the efforts of the government alone. “As awareness increases the law will become more effective,” he observed.

Speaking on behalf of the Department of Information, Ms. Madhu Tambe, Information Officer, described her department’s efforts to raise awareness regarding the Act by releasing information thorough press notes in the news papers and brief advertisements on the radio.

According to Ms. Madhu, in various districts of Uttar Pradesh her department has put up hoardings to publice the D.V. Act. However, when participants pointed out that the names of concerned DPOs and Protection Officers should be publicized on such hoardings, she shrugged responsibility and claimed that this was not her department’s job.

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Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act (DV Act) 2005

The Domestic Violence Act of 2005 is a historic step for India. The passage of the Act marks the first time that Parliament recognized violence against women and girls as a widespread problem that takes place not only in married couple's homes but also in women's childhood homes. For complete information about the background, clauses and social implications of the DV Act, click the "DV Act 2005" link on the bottom of the pink menu "District Programmes and Campaign Notes."

For more resources on domestic violence issues, also see the yellow side-bar menus with links to news articles and other websites.

Lucknow

Campaign Contact: Ravi, 9415762609; Mamta, 9450642546; Shakeela, 9452016503
D.V. Act Protection Officer: Ms. Gulzar Ibrahim, Dy C.P.O.

27 Nov. to 7 Dec.

Games and Interactive Activities, Performances, Stickers and Posters!

Stall #C-217 @ Lucknow Mahotsav

UPDATES
9 December
21 lawyers attended a meeting at Arif Castles to discuss the legal issues surrounding proper implementation of the DV Act. The chief guests included the retired Judge of Family Court Tripathy, Ankita Shukla of Civil Court Junior Division and Jasveen, an activist. The discussion focused on the key roles of advocates and other legal experts in ensuring proper usage, not misusage, of the DV Act. Mr.Tripathy emphasized the progressive nature of the DV Act, as it defines Domestic Violence, "not only in the Marital Home but also within the Maiden Home of a woman." Other participantsdiscussed the limitations in the infrastructure intended to implement the act: often those individuals appointed to the roleof Protection Officer (PO) are already overburdened with work at their current post. There is a need for more POs in all districts of U.P. Ms. Shukla also cleared up the frequent myths and wrong notions surrounding the DV Act.

8 December
“A doctor’s office is one of the safest places where a woman once in a life time comes; hence it’s our duty to identify the problems that women face and give them the essential treatment they need” said Dr. Abhijit Das, Director of the Centre for Health and Social Justice, New Delhi and Clinical Assistant Professor of the School of Public Health and Community Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle, USA, at a Doctors’ Dialogue that was held today in Lucknow as part of the Ab To Jaago Campaign. Dr. Manju Aggarwal, Director of the Amity Institute of Behavioural and Applied Sciences, Amity University Lucknow, also attended the programme as the Chief Guest and spoke about domestic violence as a key health problem. The dialogue was attended by doctors and medical students from different parts of Lucknow.

7 December
50 women attended a dialogue on the DV Act and received campaign materials in the Gosaingang area of Lucknow.

5 December At a Theater Festival organized in the AP Sen Degree College in Lucknow, girls from different Colleges performed plays on violence against women. One of the plays performed, called Gautan, shared the stories of 5 different families belonging to different socio-economic groups. Although the families were from different classes of society, they all faced a common problem - the women of all 5 families were suffering from domestic violence. IPTA also performed a play based on the novel ‘Panch Parmeshwar’ by Munshi Premchandra. The play dealt with the many atrocities committed against women. A final part of this event was an exhibition where material on domestic violence was put on display.

3 December
A seminar on the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 was given by Jashodhara Dasgupta and Arundhati Dhuru to more than 100 participants-both students & teachers-of the Department of Mass Comm., LU. It was followed by a question and answer session that allowed the participants to clear up any myths that they had heard about the Act.

1 December
Ab To Jaago Campaign events took place in 3 locations across Lucknow. At the KKC Petrol Pump volunteers distributed material & information on the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005. At in the Mahila Degree College, a lecture on the DV Act 2005 was followed by a discussion among student participants. Finally, Guru Nanak Degree College held a film show in which two documentaries focused on survivors of Domestic Violence were shown: Bol & Nasreen O Nasreen. After the film show a small discussion took place where many students actively shared their views.

30 November
At the Lucknow Zoo, youth carried posters and Domestic Violence informational materials to reach the zoo-going crowd. In the Department of Women’s Studies, LU, a Poster Competition was held in which male and female students from various departments participated.

29 November
DV Act 2005 was discussed at a dialogue held today with the teaching staff of Lucknow Model School. Teachers were informed about the Act and allowed an opportunity to discuss. While initially there was some disagreement among the teachers about the merits of the DV Act, the teachers ended the dialogue in support of the Act and of the campaign.

28 November
Youth volunteers participated in a Road Show on the street outside of Sahara Ganj Mall in order to grab the attention of shoppers and promote the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act 2005. The volunteers carried banners and posters, handed out pamphlets, and initiated conversations on the issue with passersby.

27 November
In Naubasta & Khadri, a dialogue on domestic violence was organized, and at the Makkari ma Mela in Daliganj, pamphlets were distributed and discussions on domestic violence were held.

25 November
The International Day of Action Against Violence Against Women was celebrated through cultural expressions in Lucknow as part of the Campaign Ab To Jaago. Approximately 250 people from all parts of Lucknow came together for a reading of feminist poetry and a performance of the powerful play AURAT at Rai Umanat Bali Hall. Powerful and moving poems about women, gender discrimination and violence were recited by reknowned poets of Lucknow including Dr. Ranu Unyal, Neelam Singh, Alka Pandey, Manoj Pandey, Rooprekha Verma and Ugra Nath Nagrik. The play AURAT directed by Veda Rakesh used movement, music, humor and drama in order to evoke the fear, stress, shame and embarrassment casued by sexual harrasment and violence against women. Through these artistic mediums, the event highlighted the important social and emotional implications of violence. The programme was anchored by Shakila Begum who gave an overview on the objectives and upcoming actions of the 16 day campaign, and retierated that although the DV Act has been passed by government,community support and proper implementation of the Act is crucial to protecting women's lives.

24 November
The talk show on FM Rainbow - All India Radio had Risha Sayeed, a feminist lawyer, highlight the aspects of the law for listeners, and several people phoned in with questions. She explained that it was not a criminal law and using it did not mean that male family members were being sent to prison by women of the household. She explained that it was meant to deter male family members in the natal as well as marital home from committing any act of emotional, physical, sexual or other forms of violence against any girls or women of the family, or even any minor male member. The magistrate’s order was a restraining order, but police action was a possibility if the order was not obeyed.Some women and men who phoned in asked questions regarding their own problems. A young woman narrated how she was in love with a man from a different caste and was facing a lot of family pressure to discontinue the relationship. Another young woman who had been married earlier this year was weeping as she narrated how her marital family was harassing her for dowry and how she felt they might actually kill her. A young man asked how he could get more help for his sister whose marriage resulted in so much violence that she needed treatment for severe mental trauma. Risha also got questions asking about local organizations that could provide help and she mentioned HUMSAFAR the Support Centre for Women in Lucknow. The talk show ended with a reference to the UP Campaign Ab To Jaago.

23 November
The Press Conference on 23 November at the UP Press Club was attended by reporters from almost all major newspapers, who were addressed by a panel of speakers. This included Dr. Roop Rekha Verma of Saajhi Duniya, who launched the Campaign Poster and spoke of why this Act came into being. She was followed by Niti Saxena of AALI who explained some little known aspects of the Act. Rashmi Sinha of Mahila Samakhya highlighted what her organization was doing to spread awareness of the Domestic Violence Act and Ravi Jeena informed the media of the large scale campaigning in 41 districts that would create a public momentum during the 16 Days of Activism until 10 December.

Programme

23 Nov. Press Conference 2:30-4:30 pm Press Club
24 Nov. Live Talk Programme 10:00-11:00 am FM Rainbow
24 Nov. Announcement on F.M Rainbow 8:30 am
25 Nov. Drama by IPTA 3:00-6:00 pm Rai Umanath Bali Auditorium
25 Nov. Announcement on F.M Rainbow 8:30 am
26 Nov. Community Meeting 10:00 am-5:00 pm Mahmudpur, Gosaiganj
27 Nov. Pamphlet Distribution at Mela 5:00-6:00 pm Daliganj Bridge
28 Nov. Road Show 3:00-5:00 pm Sahara Ganj
29 Nov. Dialogue with the Teaching Staff of Lucknow Model School
Lucknow Model School, Indranagar
30 Nov. College Programme Lucknow University
30 Nov. Road Show where approximately 200 youth will participate. 12:00-2:00 pm NBRI, Lko
30 Nov. Community Meeting 11:00 am- …. Banthara, Purahi khera, Lko
1 Dec. Film Show AP Sen Degree College, Lalkuwan, Lko
2 Dec. There will be a Discussion on Domestic Violence in the slums of Lucknow
3 Dec. Seminar in Lucknow University 11:00 am- …. Dept. of Mass Communication department L.U.
4 Dec. Community Meeting 10:00 am-5:00 pm Sitaram Purva, Lko
5 Dec. & 6 Dec. Theater Festival AP Sen Degree College, LkoTheater Festival APSen Degree College, Lko
7 Dec. Community Meeting 10:00 am-5:00 pm Virampur, Lko
8 Dec. Discourse with Doctors (To be finalized)
9 Dec. Discourse with Bar Association Arif Castle
10 Dec Rally & Cultural Programme.
There will be Cultural Programme by IPTA & the Cultural team of Azamgharh.
Girja Vyas, Chairerson of the NationalCommission for Women to attend.
10 Dec Announcement on F.M Rainbow 8:30 am

Jalaun

UPDATES
December 8
Gram Pradehan attended the Ab to Jaago community meeting as the Chief Guest.

7 December
A meeting was organized at an Inter College.

6 December
A meeting on the Prevention of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 was held in a school.

5 December
A communtiy meeting and candlemarch were held.

4 December
Local NGO partners attended a community dialogue, and over 150 people attended meetings held in 3 colleges.

29 November
The children of Jalon were educated about the DV Act during a meeting organized in a school.

27 November
Wall painting was carried out by at least 100 participants.

Maharaj Ganj

Campaign contact person: Jitendra Pratap Singh, 9451508847

D.V. Act Protection Officer: S.N. Singh, D.P.O.

UPDATES
5 December
At an Inter College a discussion was held on the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 and material on the Act was distributed.

2 December
Meetings were organized in schools where Ab to Jaago campaign material was distributed.

Barelli

D.V. Act Protection Officer: Mr. Deepak Shukla, P.O.
Domestic Violence Service Providers: Dipjan Kalyan Samiti

Sitapur

Campaign contact person: Safiya, 9415329791 (Mahila Samakhya)

D.V. Act Protection Officer: Dr. Prabhakar Dubey, D.P.O.

Bahraich

Campaign contact person: Rajbul Nish, 9415324924 (Mahila Samakhya)

D.V. Act Protection Officer: Ms. Mukul Maiti, D.P.O.

UPDATES

7 December
In Bahraich, rallies are being organized on a regular basis up until the 10th December.

6 December
In two locations of Bahraich, campaign partners held a rally, a meeting, and a wall painting event.

Balrampur

Campaign Contact person: Bina Rana, 9415202004

UPDATES

29 November
A Signature Campaign wa launched in Balrampur, and the Principal of Nagar Palika attended as the chief guest.

Shravasti

Campaign Contact Person:Safiya, 9936169764 (Mahila Samakhya)

D.V. Act Protection Officer: Ms. Mukul Maiti, D.P.O.

Auraiya

Campaign contact person: Saroj, 9412284357 (Mahila Samakhya)

Muzaffar Nagar

Campaign contact persons: Ranjana Khare 9412214822, Rerhana Adib - 9319097983 or 9412132031

UPDATES

6 December
Campaign partners continued to distribute materials raise people’s awareness about the DV Act.

5 December
A Road Show was held, material was distributed and stickers and posters were placed on the walls.

4 December
A Signature Campaign continues to gain support for the Act.

2 December
Campaign participants took part in a wall writing activity to raise people’s awareness about domestic violence and DV Act 2005.

1 December
A Press Conference was organized in Muzzafarnagar which was attended by most of the local media.

29 November
The poster of the Campaign was launched by the SSP of the area.

27 November
A district-level dialogue was held and was attended by many youth, as well as the probation officer.

Mathura

Campaign Contact: Smriti, 9412727548 or Babita, 9897228113 (Mahila Samakhya)
Domestic Violence Service Providers: Gild of Service & All India Women’s Foundation

Barabanki

D.V. Act Protection Officer: Mr. Ram Naresh Verma, D.P.O.

Saharanpur

D.V. Act Protection Officer: Mr. G.B. Gaur, D.P.O.


UPDATES

8 December
Gram Pradehan attended the community meeting on Ab to Jaago as the Chief Guest.

7 December
Campaign staff distributed materials to raise people's awareness about domestic violence.

6 December
Campaign partners continued to distribute materials raise people’s awareness of the DV Act.

5 December
Local Campaign Partners are continuing a Signature Campaing in the villages.

30 November
In Saharanpur, material was distributed on the Ab to Jaago campaign.

Buland Shahar

Campaign contact: Ranjana Khare, 9412214822 (Mahila Smakhya) or Satya Vir Singh, 9412744493

D.V. Act Protection Officer: Mr. Prabhakar Dewedi, D.P.O.

UPDATES
1 December
Approximately 50 people were in attendance at the community meeting today.

Orai

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.

Hamirpur

Campaign contact person - Dr. S. K. Chakraverti, phone 9935193469
Domestic violence Service providers: Rahul Mahila Kalyan Evam & Gramudyog Seva Sansthan

Programme:
25 Nov: District level dialogue
26 Nov: Press Conference
27 Nov: Wall Painting
28 Nov: Material Distribution
29 Nov: Signature Campaign and Case Documentation
30 Nov: Signature campaign and case documentation
1-3 Dec: Competition & Seminar
4 Dec: Signature Campaign &Case Documentation
5 Dec: Candle March
6 & 7 Dec: Rally
8 & 9 Dec: Signature Campaign &Case Documentation

UPDATES
8 December
Community Meetings were held in villages and were well-attended.

7 December
In Hamirpur, Community Meetings were held in 6 villages.

6 December

A Candle March was attended by 45 people and was covered by the local print media.

5 December
Cases on Domestic Violence were documented and submitted to the Protection Officer.

4 December
Over 150 people attended meetings held in 3 colleges to discuss the DV Act.

3 December
35 people attended a community meeting, including the director of an NGO.

2 December

Two colleges held dialogues on the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 that were each attended by more than 300 students.

1 December
In Hamirpur cases of Domestic Violence were documented by officials and required action was taken.

30 November
A Signature Campaign was organized in Hamirpur, where 3 women came forward to share with the group their personal experiences facing Domestic Violence.

29 November
Cases of domestic violence were reviewed in the police station where people also distributed material on the DV Act.

28 November
A discussion was held to inform people about the DV Act 2005 and materials were distributed. Wall painting also continued for a second day.

Sant Kabir Nagar

Campaign Contact person - Pravindra Rai, phone 9936585839
D.V. Act Protection Officer: Mr. A.N. Agnihotri, D.P.O.

Programme:
26 Nov: Programme in School
28 Nov: Candle March
29 Nov: Rally

UPDATES

7 December
A NuKkar Natak was performed to inform people about domestic violence.

6 December
A Community Meeting was held.

29 November
Students held a rally in support of DV Act 2005.

28 November
A community meeting was held that was attended by 115 people.

Lalit Pur

Contact person - Rajesh Sahu, phone 9936341877

Programme:
25 Nov: District Level Dialogue & Press Conference
27 Nov: Nukkar Natak
1 Dec: Seminar & Poster Exhibition
8 Dec: Seminar ,rally ,poster Exhibition

UPDATES

2 December
Campaign partners organized a poster competition, a meeting in a school, and a Nukkar Natak.

28 November
A rally was organized where held that was attended by 250 children. A member of the Panchayat attended as the chief guest. The event received local media coverage.

26 November
A district level press conference was attended by almost all local electronic and print media, as well as the probation officer, advocates, college principles and local NGOs.

Banda

Campaign Contact person - Santosh, phone 9956999042
D.V. Act Protection Officer: Mr. Gopal Singh Chauhan, D.P.O.

Programme:
25 Nov: Press Conference & Candle March
27 Nov: Candle March
28 Nov: Rally
30 Nov - 5 Dec: Meeting in the Community &Wall Writing
6 Dec: Rally & Candle March
7 Dec: Meeting in the Community & Wall Writing
8 Dec: Meeting in the Community & Wall Writing & Kala Jatha District level Meeting
9 Dec: Meeting in the Community & Wall Writing

UPDATES
5 December
The CMO of Banda attended an Ab to Jaago meeting attended by people from 22 villages.

4 December
Seminars in two colleges were each attended by approximately 200 students.

3 December
Community Meetings were held and material on the Ab to Jaago Campaign was distributed.

1 December
Gram Pradhan was the Chief Guest at a community meeting today.

29 November
A community meeting was done where posters were displayed and slogans were written on walls.

28 November
A candle march was held on the streets, and a Nukkar Natak received local media coverage.

27 November
A rally was held at which posters and stickers were distributed and posted on walls.

26 November
A group of 80 people participated in a candle march organized by UPVAN. In addition, a district level press confernece was widely attended by representatives from the electronic and print media.

Chitra Koot

Campaign Contact persons: Ranjana Tiwari, phone 9415144183 & Urmila, phone 9450222821
D.V. Act Protection Officer: Mr. Gopal Singh Chauhan, D.P.O.

Programme:
1 Dec: Competition among the Youth
4-8 Dec: Community Meeting

UPDATES

6 December
Community Meetings were organized in 3 villages where material was distributed.

Fateh Pur

Campaign Contact person - Anil Bhadoriya, phone 9450586116
D.V. Act Protection Officer: Mr. Om Prakash Yadav, P.O.
Domestic Violence Service Provider: Bal Evam Mahila Kalyan Samiti

Programme:
24 Nov: Poster Exibition & Press Confrence
25 Nov: Candle March
1 Dec: Rally & Road Show
9 Dec: Seminar in School

UPDATES

2 December
Community members and officials, including the CMO, attended a community meeting.

26 November
A press conference was held in Fateh Pur that was attended by 33 media representatives and 20 people from local NGOs.

Kaushambi

Contact person - Vikram Singh, phone 9839513128

Programme:
26 Nov: Film Show & Discussion
9 Dec: Film Show & Discussion

UPDATES

27 November
A district-level dialogue was held at which a school principal attended as the chief guest.

Allahabad

Campaign Contact- Manoj Tripathi, phone 9450854709 & Meenakshi, phone 9415348987
D.V. Act Protection Officer: Ms. Ila Pant, Dy C.P.O.
Domestic Violence Service Providers: Khadivikas Ashram & Krishi Evam Gramudyog vikas Sansthan

Programme:
23 Nov: Community Meeting
24 Nov: Candle March
28 Nov: Press Confrence& Candle March
6 Dec: Peace Rally by Men
7 Dec: District Level Dialogue & Kala Jatha

UPDATES
8 December
In two locations of Allahabad, approximately 100 people attended programmes organized by the Kala Jhatha team.

7 December
The Black Day for the Feminist was observed, and it was highlighted that atrocities against women happen everyday all over the world, hence such observances should take place daily.

28 November
A community meeting was held and 25 people participated.

Pratap Gharh

Contact person - Ram Prakash, phone 9838640074 & Shagufta, phone 9451657529

Programme:
25 Nov: Candle March
29 Nov - 1 Dec: Community Meeting & Discourse in Police Station
2 Dec: Kala Jatha
8 Dec: Press Conference
9 Dec: Candle March

UPDATES

8 December
In Pratapgarh, teachers and students organized meetings in several villages.

7 December
In Pratapgarh, Campaign Partners went from house to house to discuss the DV Act.

4 December
The campaign partners of Pratabgarh went house to house in 20 villages to distribute material on Ab To Jaago Campaign.

3 December
The people of Pratapgharh attended a Cultural Programme that was organized by the Campaign Partners of the area. The event was attended by the local NGO Partners and others.

2 December
Teachers and students participated in a college programme on the DV Act 2005. A community meeting was also held.

1 December
Houses on 11 blocks volunteered to distribute materials to the community about the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005

29 November
Community meeting was held where the principle guest was the Gram Pradhan, and community members participated in wall writing activities.

28 November
A candle march was held and the Secretary of the Jila Saksharta Samiti attended as the chief guest.

27 November
A discussion on domestic violence was attended by 50 people.

26 November
In 8 different locations in Pratap Gargh, wall painting was done by 8 local NGOs. These NGOs have also initiated a signature campaign in support of the Ab To Jaago Campaign.

Basti

Contact person - Jay Prakash. phone 9450379883

Domestic Violence Service Provider: Shikha Mahila Samiti

Programme
26 Nov: Seminar
28 Nov: Community Level Meeting

UPDATES
30 November
A community meeting was held.

29 November
A community dialogue was held and materials were distributed.

28 November
A community meeting was attended by 20 people and received media coverage.

27 November
A discussion on domestic violence was attended by 150 people.

Gorakhpur

Campaign Contact persons - Mahish, 9838693588 & Rajbul Nisha, 9415324924 & Avdhesh, 9889088856 D.V. Act Protection Officer: Mr. A.K. Singh, Dy C.P.O. Domestic Violence Service Providers: Favim Mahila Prashikshar Sansthan & Purvanchan Nagar Evam Gram Vikas Sansthan Programme: 25 Nov: Poster Exhibition 27 Nov: Candle March and Mashal Procession 29 Nov: Signature Campaign 30 Nov: Candle March & Meeting in the Community & Kala Jatha 6 Dec: District level dialogue 9 Dec: Rally by men stuck on trains and walls to increase awareness of DV Act 2005. UPDATES

7 December
A District Dialogue was hed that was attended by Social Activists, and a Talk Show on the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence, 2005 was covered by Electronic Media.

5 December A meeting was organized with Doctors & a Nukkar Natak was done. 2 December The Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 was discussed during a parent teacher meeting, and relevant information and material was given out. 1 December About 150 people viewed a Play on Domestic Violence. 30 November To show support for the DV Act, 500 people attended a Signature Campaign. 29 November A community dialogue was held and materials were distributed. 28 November A candle march was held and posters and stickers were stuck on walls to raise awareness of the DV Act 2005. 23 November A Press Conference was attended by 36 media representatives and a poster was released to the public at the event. A meeting was held to distribute materal material and to discuss the planned December 8 “Men’s Rally.”

Kushinagar

Contact person - Anil K. Singh, phone 9450232721

Programme:
29 Nov: District level Dialouge & Kala Jatha
30 Nov: Candle march
1 Dec: Rath Yatra
6 Dec: Seminar & Signature Campaign

UPDATES

7 December
In Kushinagar, the local Campaign Partners visited the Police Thana daily to follow up on reported DV Cases.

2 December
After a seminar in the college, students and intellectuals participated in a candle march that received coverage from both electronic and print media.

1 December
Student meetings were conducted in 3 schools.

29 November
A nukkar natak was organized in Kushinagar.

Deoria

Contact person - Anil Rai, phone: 9450167388
D.V. Act Protection Officer: Mr. Ram Vilas Singh Yadav, D.P.O.

Programme:
22 Nov: Press Conference, Poster Exhibition
25 Nov: Community Meeting
28 Nov: District Level Dailogue
29 Nov: Collage Programme
30 Nov: Candle March
6 Dec: Discourse with Media

UPDATES

7 December
A discussion took place between the Media Counsel & the Rural Journalist Association. To conclude the dialogue, Media participants admitted to the fact that articles related to Women can at times be presented in a very negative light.

2 December
Teachers, students and principals from local colleges attended programmes at which material and information on the DV Act 2005 was distributed.

29 November
A play about domestic violence was performed which was attended by 1000 people, including the Chief Development Officer.

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.

Sonbharda

Campaign Contact person - Sandhya, 09450162867
D.V. Act Protection Officer: Ms. Kanak Pandey, P.O.

Programme:
23 Nov: Press Conference
24 Nov -10 Dec: Signature Campaign

UPDATES
4 December
A community meeting was held.

29 November
A signature campaign was launched in support of DV Act 2005.

27 November
Posters and information about domestic violence were distributed.

23 November
A press conference was held with 20 media participants and local NGOs.

Mau

Campaign Contact - Satish Kumar, phone 9452135969 & Priyanka Rathore, phone 9450956138
D.V. Act Protection Officer: Mr. Yogendra Nath, P.O.
Domestic Violence Service Providers: Sriram Shabad Singh Smarak Evam Samaj Kalyan Samiti

Programme
23 Nov: Seminar at school
24 Nov: Seminar at school
25 Nov: Press Confrence
15-26 Nov: Stall in the Devlas Mela

UPDATES

2 December
45 people attended a seminar and a community meeting, and community members also took part in a wall painting activity to increase people’s understanding about DV Act 2005.

29 November
A candle march was held that drew support from local community members.

27 November
A district-level dialogue was held at which a school principal attended as the chief guest.

26 November
A rally was held and posters, pamphlets and stickers were distributed and posted on walls to raise people's awareness about domestic violence and DV Act 2005. The rally was covered by the media.

Baliya

Campaign Contact - Sachchida Nand, phone 9415623075
D.V. Act Protection Officer: Mr. Sonelal, P.O.

Programme
25 Nov: Meeting with community
26 Nov: Community Meeting
27 Nov: Press Confrence,Dadri Fair where there will be a Stall of the Campaign’s Material 30 Nov: Meeting in the Community, poster distribution, candle march 6 Dec: Candle March, Signature Campaign and Seminar in School 7 Dec: Candle March & Signature Campaign
8 Dec: Candle March & Signature Campaign
9 Dec: Meeting with other Organisations,Signature Campaign

UPDATES

6 December
Campaign staff are trying to sensitize the public on domestic violence through material distribution.

28 November
A community discussion was held and was attended by a member of Panchayat.

25 November
400 people attended a community meeting to to receive information on the prevention of violence against women. Aab To Jago material, such as pamphlets, posters and stickers were distributed.