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FAQs on Marital disputes involving NRI/PIO spouses

National Commission for Women has set  up a dedicated round the clock (24 x 7) Helpline number (7827170170) for women in distress since 24th July, 2021. The website for the helpline is www.ncwwomenhelpline.in.  The round-the-clock helpline provides online support to women affected by violence or mental stress through referral by linking them with appropriate authorities such as police, health services, District Legal Service Authority. National Commission for Women also provides counselling services and information about women related programmes across the country through a single uniform number. The task force managing this project is a team of high qualified personnel, who are providing emergency response to women in distress.

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE - A MENACE TO THE SOCIETY

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INDIAN SPOUSES AND PARENTS
Government of India remains concerned about the security and well-being of Indians living overseas and of particular concern is the welfare of Indian spouses who are victims of domestic violence. The Consulate has a panel of NGOs to provide relief to such spouses. Persons requiring help may like to check the following links:

MAITRI – website: www.maitri.org External website that opens in a new window
A non-profit organization working in the area of domestic abuse, cultural alienation and family conflict.

NARIKA – website: www.narika.org External website that opens in a new window
NGO working in the area of women empowerment, domestic violence and providing support to abused South Asian women.

SAHARA – website: www.saharacares.org External website that opens in a new window
A non profit group established 32 years ago. 2 shelters for women located in southern California in Los Angeles Area.

SAHAS – website: www.saahasforcause.org External website that opens in a new window
A nonprofit organization that was founded in 2019. It is dedicated to supporting immigrants who have taken the courageous step of starting a new life abroad. The organization recognizes the challenges and uncertainties that immigrants face and aims to provide assistance to the community.

Additional Information may please send to cca[dot]cgisf[at]mea[dot]gov[dot]in or dcg[dot]sf[at]mea[dot]gov[dot]in

Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act  2007 External website that opens in a new window