Act against abuse

Established in 1991, the international 16 Days of Activism to Stop Violence Against Women campaign officially begins on November 25 (International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women) and ends on December 10 (World Human Rights Day), to highlight the connection between women, violence and human rights.

This 16-day period also includes other significant dates such as December 6, which marks the Anniversary of the Montreal Massacre. In 1989, fourteen women were shot dead in the Montreal School of Engineering by a young man, who believed it was because of female students that he was not accepted into the engineering school. This brutal act triggered the creation of the White Ribbon Campaign – a global initiative by Canadian men.

Since its establishment, more than 1,700 organisations in 130 countries have participated in the 16 Days campaign.

The white ribbon, according to the department, symbolises the commitment of the wearer to "never commit or condone violence against women and children, and to speak out about violence where they see it."

Positions

1. Violence against women and children is criminal.
2. All forms of violence and abuse against women are unacceptable
3. You are not alone, please ask for help.

In India if you are abused you can file petition under IPC 123,DVA(Domestic Violence Act) which comes under IPV(Intimate Partner Violence).
If the abuser is harassing you for Dowry you can file under 498A
There are several organization such as Women Cell and HRLN etc.. to help and uplift women in India.

P.S:If any of you are being abused,plz feel free to mail..I may not be the person in the same field,but as an Indian and Feminist ill  try my level best to give you the details of some persons who will surely help you.

Click the below link to check my friend/fellow-blogger's views on Domestic violence :
http://arealblogger.blogspot.com/2010/10/domestic-violence.html