Karthik Aaryan supports a campaign for women

Mumbai, January 17: Bollywood actor Karthik Aaryan is supporting a campaign which motivates the people to raise the voice on violence against women. The actor will start the marathon by flagging off the Family Planning Association (FPA) of India s nationwide campaign #StreeHinsaMuktBharatAbhiyaan at the Tata Mumbai Marathon 2019 on January 20.

The campaign is aimed at breaking the silence around gender-based violence. In a statement, Karthik said, "The Family Planning Association of India in its 70-year-old journey towards women empowerment has launched a campaign towards violence against women. It s time for all of us to stand up against such violence and give care and support to survivors. I urge everyone, men, and women to lend their support to it and free our nation from violence against women."

FPA India closely works with both women and young people to make them aware of sexual and reproductive health and rights. Comprehensive sexuality education sessions are conducted at both schools and within the community to empower young people to protect themselves against such violence.