Nirbhaya Vahini

Nirbhaya Vahini is a volunteer unit of the Honour for Women National Campaign. It was founded in January 2014 to help mobilize public opinion and launch a sustained campaign for the implementation of the movement’s Four-Point charter of demand.[1][2]

Composition

Nirbhaya Vahini is composed of thousands of volunteers drawn from all states of India. The volunteers range from working women, housewives to students.[3][4]

Four-Point Charter of Demand

1. Complete clamp down on liquor trade

2. Self-defence training for women as part of educational curriculum

3. Special protection force for women security in every district

4. Fast-track court and special investigating & prosecuting wing in every district[5]

References

  1. ↑ http://www.dailypioneer.com/state-editions/bhopal/nirbhaya-vahini-to-fight-violence-against-women-in-odisha.html
  2. ↑ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2016-08-18. Retrieved 2016-07-02.
  3. ↑ http://www.dailypioneer.com/print.php?printFOR=storydetail&story_url_key=three-strategies-to-curb-violence-against-women&section_url_key=state-editions
  4. ↑ http://www.dailypioneer.com/state-editions/bhopal/nirbhaya-vahini-to-fight-violence-against-women-in-odisha.html
  5. ↑ http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/Three-pronged-Strategy-to-Curb-Crime-Against-Women/2015/04/12/article2760160.ece
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