Standing Against Gender-Based Violence: Community Action at Sunehar Panchayat

Standing Against Gender-Based Violence: Community Action at Sunehar Panchayat

As part of the global 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, Jagori Rural Charitable Trust, in collaboration with One Billion Rising, organized a powerful community event at Sunehar Panchayat under the theme “Chup Rehna Nahi, Hinsa Sehna Nahi – We Will Not Stay Silent, We Will Not Tolerate Violence.”

The event brought together around 150 participants, including monitoring committee members, PRI women leaders, students of Government High School Sunehar, and community members — all committed to building safer, more equitable communities for women and girls.

Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Ankit Sharma, the Guest of Honour, highlighted how deeply patriarchy shapes society and contributes to multiple forms of violence. He stressed that silence allows violence to continue, urging women and girls to speak out and seek help. He further emphasized the importance of promoting gender equality at home, ensuring children…