‘STREE’ scheme launched in Hyderabad to support, empower women undergoing domestic violence

With the objective to support and empower women against domestic violence and abuse, the Hyderabad City Security Council (HCSC) in association with Hyderabad City Police has launched an initiative named ‘STREE’.
The name STREE denotes: “She Triumphs through Respect, Equality, and Empowerment”.
The main purpose of STREE programme is to create a platform for women from various walks of the community to come together and be part of joint forum for women and Police to work together on issues of safety and security of women and girls.
It will create awareness among the women on their rights, entitlements, laws and support systems available, and help to build a network of partners to ensure women’s safety, equality and empowerment.