Dear All,
The 16 days Violence Against Women Fortnight is celebrated from 25th November to 10 December every year. There are many days which are specifically relevant to women in large and some Indian women / community in particular.
• 25 Nov - International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women
• 26 Nov - Anti Dowry Day
• 1 Dec - World AIDS Day
• 3 Dec - Bhopal Gas Tragedy Day Against Corporate Crimes
• 6 Dec - Babri Masjid Destruction - Anti Communalism Day
• 10 Dec - International Human Rights Day
The elections in Jharkhand are going to create some trouble in observation / celebrations of these days, yet the Mahila Hinsa Pratirodh Pakhwara Samanvay Samiti has been formed by several women organisations to carry out some amount of awareness / advocacy on violence against women issues during the fortnight. Many activities are planned for rural and urban spots such as schools, colleges, etc.
Gender, Livelihoods and Resources Forum (GLRF) will be organising a discussion to observe the Anti Dowry Day as part of the Samiti's planned activities. The details for the event are ..
Theme - Understandings on 'Dowry' & 'Domestic Violence' in the Context of Tribal Women
Date - 27th November 2009 (Friday)
Time - 10.00 am to 1.30 pm (discussion followed by lunch)
Venue - Vikas Maitri, PN Bose Compound, Ranchi
You are requested to confirm your participation so that we are able to make arrangement for refreshments. We do not have any resources to support the travel or stay of outstation participants.
Do tell us about the programs you are organising as part of the 16 days fortnight.
With Best Regards
Praveer Peter
Co-Founder GLRF
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