Short Film To Fight Domestic Violence Menace Released In 150 Screens In MMR
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urges people to speak up in wake of the alarming rise in domestic violence cases exacerbated by lockdown
- Film by Viviana Mall and Thane Police to be released across 150 screens urging people to take responsibility and report incidents on 103 helpline number
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calling for further policy changes and enhanced safety
MUMBAI, India, March 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- As the nation adopted unprecedented lockdown measures during the pandemic and followed the stay-at-home directives for safety, many women experiencing violence found themselves trapped with their abusers, worsening the impact of their abuse. Domestic violence cases saw a dramatic rise in the past year. The violence continues unabated and a substantial number of cases are going unreported either to safeguard family's reputation or due to fear of shame to identify oneself as a victim. To curb the menace of domestic violence and encourage people to take responsibility by reporting such incidents, the second edition of #MeraFarzHai was launched by Viviana Mall in partnership with Thane Police, ahead of International Women's Day.