more-inIn a move to create a violence-free environment, the International Foundation for Crime Prevention and Victim Care (PCVC) has launched its latest campaign — Youth Unite. The initiative was launched jointly by PCVC and Prakriti Foundation to encourage young boys and girls to promote gender equality within their schools, families and community. “We will be working with educational and sports recreational institutions, business houses and parents to help raise awareness about the issues,” said Prasanna Gettu, founder of PCVC. The campaign will also raise awareness about emotional and verbal violence, which plagues many families and affect children. “There is a need to raise awareness about gender equality and ensure women should not be subjected to any form of abuse.

Source: The Hindu August 07, 2017 01:30 UTC