Elimination of Gender-Based Violence campaign held at Dalhori

Rajouri : As part of the ongoing month-long National Campaign, the Jammu and Kashmir Rural Livelihood Mission (JKRLM) Rajouri organized an awareness program on the elimination of gender-based violence at MCLF Dalhori in Block Budhal on Friday.
The event witnessed participation from DPM NRLM Rajouri, Qamran Hanif, Sobia Choudhary from the Special Cell for Women, Rajouri, representatives from J&K Bank Dalhori, and a large number of Self-Help Group (SHG) members.
The program aimed to highlight the pressing issue of gender-based violence and raise public awareness regarding its elimination.
Speakers extensively discussed various facets of the issue, including the causes and consequences of gender-based violence, types of discrimination and violence experienced by individuals based on gender, legal remedies and mechanisms available to victims, importance of reporting and addressing incidents of gender-based violence and proactive measures to prevent and eliminate such violence.
Special emphasis was placed on the need for public awareness and collective responsibility in combating gender-based violence. The speakers encouraged participants to act as agents of change in their communities by spreading awareness and supporting victims in accessing justice and assistance.
The program concluded with a rally against gender-based violence, where participants raised slogans to promote equality, justice, and the elimination of gender violence.
The event was part of JKRLM’s commitment to fostering a safer and more inclusive society by empowering communities through education, awareness, and action. The ongoing campaign against gender-based violence will continue to feature similar programs across the district, aiming to make a significant impact in addressing and eradicating this societal issue.