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Domestic Violence Prevention and Women’s Rights Awareness

Donor

Embassy of Ireland

Theme

Community & Capacity Building

Location

14 districts in Tamil Nadu

Year

2005–2008

Building awareness on domestic violence, dowry harassment and female infanticide through NGO networks across Tamil Nadu.

RDO partnered with the Embassy of Ireland to run a women’s rights awareness campaign across 14 districts in Tamil Nadu. Working through local NGOs, the programme used IEC materials, media outreach, public processions and community meetings to help women speak about domestic violence, dowry harassment and female infanticide. It strengthened confidence, awareness and local support systems for women facing abuse.

Key Outcomes

Women reached across 14 districts with awareness on domestic violence, dowry harassment and female infanticide.

Beneficiaries

Rural and urban women

Power in Numbers

14

districts covered

14

NGO partners

1

statewide awareness campaign

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