A public signature campaign under the theme “Violence Against Women is Violence Against Humanity” was launched recently near the Viharamahadevi Park in Colombo, to create awareness on violence against women. “SAVISTHRI” – Women in Development Alternative organized the campaign, which will continue till 8th of March 2013 in 15 areas, in 13 districts namely Anuradhapura, Badulla, Colombo, Galle, Gampaha, Kalutara, Kandy, Kegalle, Kurunegala, Matara, Matale, Monaragala and Nuwara Eliya . Grassroots level women activists from fisheries, farming and estate sectors participated in the signature campaign.

“The objective of the campaign is to seek public attention and participation, call to improve good governance, condemn rape, murder and violence against women, respect and restore right to life and equal treatment to people living in the north and east. It’s a continuous campaign at village and national levels” says Padma Pushpakanthi, National Secretary of “SAVISTHRI”.

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