On 26 November 2025, STOP launched the 16 Days of Activism Campaign with community events in Tigri and Tughlakabad, engaging around 250 women and girls to raise awareness on gender based violence and promote safety, dignity and equality. The people present were as follows:
International Guests
• Dr. Regina Vogt Heeren
• Dr. Bernhard Vogt Heeren
• Ms. Lea
• Ms. Eva
• Mr. Jakob
• Mr. Andi
STOP Team
• Smritikana Ghosh Paul, Senior Programme Manager
• Poonam Choudhary, Field Coordinator
• Narayani Bhattacharya, Documentation Officer
• Paridhi Negi, Project Associate
• Amitava Bhattacharyya, Advisor
• Ranjana Bhattacharya, Trustee
Tigri Highlights
• Opening context on the significance of the day
• Inspirational reflection on empowerment and community responsibility
• Community pledge against violence
• Closing thanks acknowledging participants and supporters
Tughlakabad Highlights
• Introduction and welcome melody by community learners
• Reflection on justice, equality and community action
• Voices for Justice awareness talk including cybercrime
• Poems and short student speeches on equality and safety
• Community street play on women’s challenges and resilience
• Collective pledge and closing thanks
Impact
• Around 250 women and girls participated across both centres
• Increased awareness of gender based violence and support mechanisms
• Youth engagement through cultural and educational performances
• Strengthened community commitment to safer and more empowered space
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