Stakeholders Meetings, Matches, Skits, Rallies, Film Shows were organized as part of the Campaign at Tea Gardens of Darjeeling and South India
Delhi, December 11, 2023: Sakshi, a rights based NGO, as one of the implementing partners of the Women’s Safety Accelerator Fund (WSAF) is marking the #UN16Daysof Activism Campaign against Gender-Based Violence in the tea gardens of Darjeeling and in Tamil Nadu and Kerala. The global campaign occurring annually from November 25, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, to December 10, Human Rights Day sees civil society organizations across the world
highlighting the widespread violation of women’s rights and standing in solidarity in the fight against elimination of gender based violence.
Through a series of impactful events, Sakshi is raising the issues of gender based violence across the tea gardens where they implement the Programme. These included pledge and signature campaigns to stand against violence, performing skit to raise awareness, carrying out rallies, organizing games and film shows. A district level stakeholders’ meeting bringing together key personnel from the Idukki district administration, tea communities of Harrisons Malayalam Limited – A group, service providers and civil society organizations was also held in Kerala.
“16 Days of Activism has developed into a symbolic period worldwide, emphasizing the pressing need for action to eliminate gender-based violence!
Women Safety Accelerator Fund and Sakshi’s participation in the international campaign
#16DaysofActivism, strengthens their ongoing work of creating safe work environments in the tea sector for women, advocating for change, and breaking the silence against gender based violence.”
– Dr Aditi Kishore, Project Head – WSAF at Sakshi
