Kerala government organised “Orange Day” campaign to mark the international day for elimination of violence against women as stipulated by the UN General Assembly.
- 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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