India celebrates role of NGOs in combating the COVID-19 pandemic
NewDelhi:In the very first week India enteredCOVID lockdown in March 2020, PM Narendra Modi called on the NGOs to help the government during the lockdown by providing basic necessities to theunderprivileged, supplying medical and protective gear, and assisting withawareness campaigns on social distancing.
Lakshyam operates dedicated helpline for victims of domestic violence
New Delhi/IBNS: Lakshyam, a non-government organization (NGO) working for destitute and suppressed communities, set up a helpline number after the countrywide pandemic-related lockdown was implemented, so that victims of domestic violence could seek immediate help at times of distress.
U.S. Consulate Kolkata hosts seventh anti-trafficking conclave
Kolkata, Apr 30 (IBNS): The United States (US) Consulate Kolkata hosted seventh anti-trafficking conclave to focus on calibrated bilateral and regional cross-border response mechanisms at the American Center here on Apr 27 and 28.