Monthly Archives: February 2013

Shillong Joins Global Campaign To Stop Violence Against Women

Date: 17 February Original Story: http://www.theshillongtimes.com/2013/02/17/shillong-joins-global-campaign-to-stop-violence-against-women/ By Our Reporter SHILLONG: There is a rising demand from women groups for prosecution of all criminals who sexually abuse women and girls. This resolution was taken on the occasion of One Billion Rising, an event held recently in the city to protest violence against women. In a statement issued here on…

Times Campaign In Support Of One Billion Rising

Date: 14 February Original Story: http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-02-14/india/37099060_1_women-organizations-street-vendors-north-east-network NEW DELHI: People from all walks of life came together on Thursday to pledge their commitment to put an end to violence against women. A series of cultural events were held across the country as part of the global campaign which is being called #onebillionrising. The campaign was started by playwright…

Shillong To Join ‘One Billion Rising’ Campaign On V-Day

Date: 13 February Original Story: http://meghalayatimes.info/index.php/10-front-page/front-page/18133-shillong-to-join-one-billion-rising-campaign-on-v-day Written by Meghalaya Times. Posted in Front Page Staff Reporter Shillong, Feb 13: Shillong will join social activists, writers, thinkers, celebrities, women and men across the world in a campaign called the ‘One Billion Rising’, in their appeal to stop violence against women and children on Thursday.This will be the largest day of…