New Delhi, Sep 10 (Ians) The Commonwealth Secretariat has launched a new campaign to tackle the alarming rise in domestic and sexual violence during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Bollywood actress Shabana Azmi, who is supporting the campaign, said in a video message: "Violence against women and girls is a pandemic that destroys families, communities, and economies.
"For far too long, society has not done nearly enough. For far too long, people have said it is a private matter of blame the victim or said she must have done something to deserve it.
"My name is Shabana Azmi, I'm a film and theatre actress from India. And I say no more. No more shame. No more blame. No more excuses. Join me in taking the pledge 'Commonwealth Says No More'."
The Commonwealth Secretariat and the No More Foundation launched the campaign.
The launch was held at a special virtual event on Wednesday, which...
Bollywood actress Shabana Azmi, who is supporting the campaign, said in a video message: "Violence against women and girls is a pandemic that destroys families, communities, and economies.
"For far too long, society has not done nearly enough. For far too long, people have said it is a private matter of blame the victim or said she must have done something to deserve it.
"My name is Shabana Azmi, I'm a film and theatre actress from India. And I say no more. No more shame. No more blame. No more excuses. Join me in taking the pledge 'Commonwealth Says No More'."
The Commonwealth Secretariat and the No More Foundation launched the campaign.
The launch was held at a special virtual event on Wednesday, which...
- 9/10/2020
- by Glamsham Editorial
- GlamSham
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