Meet UP’s Green Army: Women fighting violence, addiction and child marriage
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In Uttar Pradesh, women don green saris and wield lathis, forming the Green Army to tackle pressing village issues like gambling, alcohol misuse, and domestic violence. Drawing strength from their personal experiences, they advocate for girls' education and fight against child ma...
In Uttar Pradesh, women don green saris and wield lathis, forming the Green Army to tackle pressing village issues like gambling, alcohol misuse, and domestic violence. Drawing strength from their personal experiences, they advocate for girls' education and fight against child marriages. Their initiatives also include celebrating daughters' births and supporting sustainable livelihoods, fostering significant social transformation in rural areas.
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