[1] Residents, specifically men, are urged to "ring the doorbell" and ask a simple question when they overhear violence against a woman taking place, such as to borrow some tea, to use the phone, or to have a glass of water.
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[6] The campaigns also featured a mobile video van that travelled to three states in India-Karnataka, Maharashtra, and Uttar Pradesh in addition to six advertisements that were aired on all major television channels.
[6] The video van promoted helpline numbers 103 and 1298 and will have an engaging emcee, audiovisual appeal, street theatre group, interactive gender bender games, celebratory champion voices, and pamphlets.
[6] In addition to the above initiatives, around 23 workshops and public education activities were conducted with 575 staff and members of the NGO, CBO, and the positive people’s network in Karnataka and Uttar Pradesh to enhance their understanding of the issue.
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