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LAWS YOU NEED TO KNOW

Violence in any form is illegal. The Indian Laws on violence against women provide protection and support to women and families affected by violence. The most significant laws related to…

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WHL STATISTICS

The Women Helpline’s experience in offering 24/7 support and information for the people, especially women, in Tamilnadu has been informed by harsh realities women face in interpersonal relationships. Being informed…

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LATEST NEWS

Tamil Nadu Increases Punishment for Crimes Against Women, Children. The Bill, piloted by Minister for Law, Courts and Prisons, C Ve Shanmugam amended the Indian Penal Code in its applicability…

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LIFE CHANGING STORIES

We bring you powerful stories of women survivors of violence, to bring hope to others currently facing abuse. Every story is different and unique, these courageous women share them willingly…

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Your safety is of vital importance to us. 181 WHL provides confidential support 24/7. You can chat with our trained responders who will provide you with information and referrals. You can even connect to our guidance and counselling responder now.

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THE OBJECTIVES OF THE 181 - WOMEN HELPLINE

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To provide toll- free 24-hours telecom service to women affected by conflicts seeking support and information.

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To facilitate crisis and non-crisis intervention through referral to the appropriate agencies.

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To provide information about the appropriate support services, government schemes and programmes available to the woman affected by violence.

KNOWING WHAT A HEALTHY RELATIONSHIP IS SOMETIMES HELPS RECOGNIZE ABUSE.

Healthy relationships can be formed between you and your friend, you and your family members, or you and your partner. A healthy relationship embraces love, trust, respect and mutual care for the people involved.

Perpetrators are also likely to have been raised in emotionally and physically abusive environments and learn to use abuse as a way to cope with their own feelings.

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A GOVERNMENT THAT PUTS WOMEN FIRST

The Government of India has allocated 181 to Tamil Nadu as the Women Helpline and it is intended to provide 24*7 emergency response to women affected by violence. Referrals (linking with appropriate authority such as Police, One Stop Centre, Hospital etc based on the need of the caller) and information about women related Government schemes are provided.

The Women helpline was started in collaboration with the Amma Call Center and was inaugurated by the Honourable Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu on December 10, 2018.

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