Monday, December 28, 2015

Kerala to organise ‘Orange Day’ campaign to end violence against women

Kerala government organised “Orange Day” campaign to mark the international day for elimination of violence against women as stipulated by the UN General Assembly.
campaign to end violence against women
  • The UN Secretary-General’s UNiTE Campaign, managed by UN Women to end violence against women has marked out the 25th of each month to raise awareness and prevent violence against women and girls.
  • Orange, the bright and optimistic colour is expected to represent a future free from violence against women and girls usually committed by men under the influence of alcohol and drugs
A host of dignitaries, including popular south Indian actress Parvathy and state DGP T P Senkumar, prominent women activists,political leaders and celebrities from the art world are participated in it.
  • Volunteers from student and women’s groups, such as the NSS, Kudumbasree and NSPC also took part.
Key points :
  • Kerala Capital – Thiruvananthapuram
  • Kerala PM – Ommen Chandy

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