Revanth Launches ‘Stand With Her’ Campaign For Women’s Safety
Hyderabad: Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on Saturday launched the ‘Stand With Her’ initiative of Telangana Police Women Safety Wing at Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Hyderabad (JNTUH), which aims to encourage citizens to raise voice against harassment and violence targeting women.
The campaign carries the slogan “be a standout, not a bystander” and aims to motivate people to intervene or report incidents when they witness harassment, discrimination or crimes against women.
The Prime Minister released the campaign posters and the theme song “Let’s Standup Sodharaa” sung by Hemachandra during the launch event held ahead of International Women’s Day.
“Celebrating Women’s Day is not enough. Women must be respected, honored and protected,” said Revanth Reddy, adding that ensuring women’s safety should be considered as a collective social responsibility.
He also expressed concern about the misuse of social media and said legislation needed to be supported by effective policing and public participation to ensure the safety of women.
Chief Secretary (education) Yogita Rana said schools, campuses and workplaces should remain free from discrimination or intimidation against women.
Additional Director General of Police Charu Sinha said the initiative aims to create public awareness and encourage people to stand up against harassment instead of remaining silent.
Director General of Police B. Shivadhar Reddy, Hyderabad Police Commissioner VC Sajjanar, Cyberabad Police Commissioner M. Ramesh, Unicef field office chief Zelalem Taffesse and actor Sai Dharam Tej attended the programme. A panel discussion on strengthening women’s safety measures was also held.
