An awareness campaign to combat gender-based violence was organized at St. Arulappar Higher Secondary School in Avudaiyanoor, near Pavoorchatram. The initiative was conducted by the District Child Protection Unit under the Tamil Nadu Department of Social Welfare and Special Services.
The event was presided over by school administrator Moiesen Adigalar, with the participation of Headmaster Anthony ArulPradeep and Assistant Headmistress HelenMary, Shanti.
Child Protection Officers Thangaraj and Arunalakshmi addressed the gathering, raising awareness among girl students about sexual abuse. They emphasized the importance of reporting such crimes and informed the students about the toll-free helpline numbers—1098 for sexual offenses and 1930 for threats and cyber fraud.
The program witnessed the active participation of female teachers and students.