Government Launches Campaign to Combat Family Violence.

Bangkok: The government has initiated a campaign aimed at curbing violence against children and women within families, urging family members to foster relationships built on love, compassion, and kindness to ensure harmonious living. According to Thai News Agency, Prime Minister Ms. Paethongtarn Shinawatra announced that November has been designated as the month to campaign against violence towards children and women in 2024. The family unit, being the foundational societal structure, is pivotal in providing a secure and nurturing environment. A supportive family is deemed essential for building resilience and ensuring safety, enabling members to confront and overcome challenges. Domestic violence, both physical and mental, often stems from societal norms that regard such violence as a private family matter rather than a societal issue. However, society plays a crucial role in mitigating domestic violence. The Prime Minister highlighted that the United Nations has marked November 25 as the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. In line with this, the Cabinet passed a resolution on June 29, 1999, to recognize November annually as the Month of Campaigning to Eliminate Violence against Children and Women. In 2024, the government will organize activities under the theme 'Creating Happiness, Safety, and No Violence' (ACT NOW to end Violence against Women and Girls). The initiative seeks to enhance public understanding of domestic violence and promote the use of love, compassion, kindness, and awareness of legal rights to safeguard individuals and communities from domestic violence. The Prime Minister called on government bodies, private sectors, civil society, and all citizens to unite against violence by rejecting, speaking out against, and refraining from engaging in violence against children, women, and family members. This collective effort aims to ensure a safe and happy society for all. Victims of domestic violence or witnesses to such acts are encouraged to seek help by contacting t he hotline at 1300 or notifying the police, contributing to the eradication of all forms of domestic violence.