“#AbKoiBahanaNahi” National Campaign

Source: This post on #AbKoiBahanaNahi national campaign has been created based on the article “Union Minister Smt. Annpurna Devi to launch National campaign “#AbKoiBahanaNahi” tomorrow” published in PIB on 25th November 2024.

Why in news?

Recently, “#AbKoiBahanaNahi” national campaign was launched by Union Minister for Women and Child Development.

The campaign is launched in conjunction with the ‘Nayi Chetna 3.0 campaign,’ spearheaded by the Ministry of Rural Development, to amplify the call to action for ending gender-based violence and ensuring no one is left behind.

About the Campaign 

1. Name: #AbKoiBahanaNahi (No More Excuses)

2. Objective: To mobilize public, government, and stakeholders to take actionable steps to end gender-based violence.

3. Collaborative Effort: Jointly spearheaded by the Ministries of Women and Child Development and Rural Development, with support from UN Women.

4. 16 Days of Activism: The campaign aligns with the global observance from 25th November (International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women) to 10th December (Human Rights Day).

5. UN Global Campaign:It builds on the United Nations’ #NoExcuse initiative to spotlight the growing violence against women and demand accountability.

6. Broader Goals

i) Raise Awareness: Revitalize national and global commitments to combating gender-based violence.

ii) Encourage Accountability: Focus on shared responsibility among governments, organizations, and citizens.

iii) Highlight Urgency: Emphasize the immediate need to eliminate all forms of violence against women and girls.

Key Highlights of the Campaign

1. Zero Tolerance: Promotes a national stance against any form of gender-based violence.

2. Film Release: Launch of a film under #AbKoiBahanaNahi to stress accountability and inspire citizens to pledge against violence.

3. Call to Action: Urges every individual and stakeholder to actively contribute to ending violence against women and girls.

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