India to set up one-stop centres across 9 countries for women affected by violence: WCD

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India To Set Up One-stop Centres Across 9 Countries For Women Affected By Violence: WCD
As per government, over three lakh women were provided assistance through 701 One Stop Centres (OSCs) in 35 states and union territories since its inception
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In a pursuit to tackle cases of violence against women, the Government of India will be opening one-stop centres in 10 missions across nine countries. A senior official of the Women and Child Development Ministry was quoted by the PTI who revealed the names of countries where the One-stop centres (OSCs) will open. 
"One OSC will be established in Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, the UAE, Australia, Canada and Singapore, while two will be established in Saudi Arabia," the official said, noting that 300 more OSCs will also be opened across India. These centres will be supported by the Women and Child Development Ministry and operated by the External Affairs Ministry, he added.

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