Date : Mar 08, 2010
Centre for Youth Development and Activities
Activity : Talk on domestic violence
Youth4Change, the youth wing of NGO Centre for Youth Development and Activities
organized a talk on women’s issues with a focus on domestic violence on the occasion
of the 100th Anniversary of International Woman’s Day. The discussion, facilitated
by Ms. Kranti Agnihotri Dabir of the Nari Samata Manch initiated the talk by giving
a brief on the history of this day. Thereafter, the youth got an understanding of
domestic violence, in its various forms. The social and legal aspects inspired the
youth to pose relevant queries, to deepen their perspective. The youth agreed that
it is very important for a woman to realize her rights and voice her opinion strongly.
The facilitator provided suggestions on what people can do at a personal level if
they were to witness a situation of domestic violence. Violence is a vicious cycle
and it originates from the womb. Living in the patriarchal system, it is a battle
for the woman with herself and the world outside. Gender equality?? Time will tell!
24th November 2009
Dust settles but scars remain, just a Peace March!?
Just a Peace March!?, a candle light march by the Youth4Change unit, of Center
of Youth Development and Activities(CYDA) will be held on November 26. "In
the wake of this terrible tragedy there are few words of comfort that can be offered
as we collectively mourn the loss of those lives lost in the Mumbai Massacre."
Just a Peace March!? Will be flagged off on November 26 from Sambhaji Park
on Jangli Maharaj road at 6:00 pm to Fergusson College by 8:00 pm. This peace rally
an initiative of Youth4Change, is an effort to spread the message of harmony and
solidarity in the wake of the 26/11 Mumbai attack.
The youth, followed by the Peace March will culminate at FC college, perform a street
play to share a few moments of silence in the memory of those who lost their lives
in 26/11 2008 Mumbai attacks.
The Youth4Change members would carry with them posters and message books on which
the youth can scribble their message.
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