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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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