HELPLINE FOR WOMEN AFFECTED BY VIOLENCE

July 28, 2021

The Union Minister for Women and Child Development, inaugurated the National Commission for Women’s 24/7 helpline number - 7827170170.

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The helpline aims to provide 24/7 online support to women affected by violence through referral by linking them with appropriate authorities such as police, hospitals, District Legal Service Authority, psychological services etc.
The helpline will function with a team of trained experts. Any girl or woman aged 18 years and above can seek help by calling on this Helpline which will be operated from the premises of the National Commission for Women, New Delhi.

Source : PIB

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