Suraksha Prevention ProgrammeImplemented in partnership with UN Women, the Suraksha Prevention Programme addressed gender-based violence, trafficking, and the vulnerabilities faced by women and adolescent girls in rural Jharkhand.
At its core was the empowerment of adolescent girls and women as change agents — establishing peer leadership networks and community vigilance committees to identify risks, prevent trafficking, respond to violence, and promote gender equality across target villages.
“The programme was recognised by UN Women as a best practice and presented at the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues as a successful intervention supporting the rights and protection of indigenous communities.”
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Structured training developing girls and young women as community change agents and advocates for gender equality and protection
Community vigilance committees empowered to identify risks, prevent trafficking, respond to violence, and support affected individuals
Engaging community members — including men, elders, and local leaders — in collective action for gender equity and protection
Community members engaged in collective action across target villages in Jharkhand
Peer leadership networks and community vigilance committees established and active
Recognised as a best practice model — presented at the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues
Ending Gender-Based Violence and Trafficking — Ranchi District, Jharkhand (in partnership with UN Women)