Thousands in Jharkhand challenge the #Farq against women. What are you doing?

Thousands in Jharkhand challenge the #Farq against women. What are you doing?

Sharelines

Thousands in #Ranchi ran to end violence against women. How are you ending the #Farq? http://bit.ly/1OtvR6C

Have you asked #WhyTheFarq yet? People across the country are asking it. Find out more. http://bit.ly/1OtvR6C

Oxfam India in association with Jumao Manch organised a state-level run in Ranchi, Jharkhand as part of the 16 days of activism campaign.

Thousands of men, women and youth from 24 districts of Jharkhand participated in the four kilometre run which started from Purulia road to Albert Ekka Chowk in Ranchiand back.

Dr. Louis Marandi, Minister Social Welfare, Women and Child Development, Jharkhand flagged off the run. 

Crowds in large number participated in the run in Ranchi, Jharkhand

Speaking at the event, Marandi said: “The need of the hour is building mass awareness amongst women and girls on policies for women, especially on laws that prevent violence against women.

Also attending the event was Sampat Meena, Inspector General, CID, Jharkhand. 

Meena informed during the event that they established 22 women-run police stations in the state so far and launched a ‘Mahila helpline number’ for quick grievance redressal.

Everyday more and more women are afraid to go out of their homes because they fear violence and harassment.

But as a society we have learned to live with this fear. This needs to change now.

And to make things worse, we impose social attitudes, behaviours and practices (social norms) on women to accelerate gender inequality.

By signing a pledge, you are acknowledging the need for all of us to come together and tackle the extreme gender inequality currently impacting our society.

Together we must stand together to create a society where women and girls are valued and treated at par with men and boys.

This year for 16 days of activism for ending violence against women, join us and challenge these attitudes.

 

 

Written by: Oxfam India staff

Photo credit: Adya Gupta, Oxfam India

 


Others

Find out how Oxfam India is enabling communities by working to provide a life of dignity and equal opportunity for all.Get to know more about Oxfam India`s latest projects.

Read More

Related Stories

Women Livelihood

28 Jun, 2023

Kalahandi, Odisha

The All-Rounder Women Farmers of Talnuagaon

The Farmer Field School in Talnuagaon village is on the main road. And it is impossible to miss it while driving down.

Read More

Women Livelihood

27 Apr, 2023

Koraput, Odisha

The Ginger Women of Koraput

A group of women farmers in the Pottangi and Semiliguda blocks of Odisha’s Koraput district are marketing ginger and doing a good job of it!

Read More

Women Livelihood

26 Apr, 2023

Sitamarhi, Bihar

Spawning A Success Story In Parsauni Village

In Parsauni village, located in Bihar's Sitamarhi district, women were struggling to maintain a stable livelihood due to limited access to education and employment opportunities.

Read More

Education

17 Apr, 2023

Sitamarhi, Bihar

Anganwadi Centre No.115 Is Now A Model Centre

Sushma Chandan, a Sevika at Anganwadi Centre (AWC) No.115 in Bhairo Kothi village in Bihar is an inspiration.

Read More