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Majlis Manch

All-women legal team providing free representation and guidance for DV and sexual violence survivors since 1991. Based in Mumbai.

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iCall, TISS

Free psychosocial counselling by phone and chat. Handles DV, trauma, workplace harassment, and mental health. Run by Tata Institute of Social Sciences.

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NCW Helpline

National Commission for Women's helpline. Legal guidance, complaint registration, referrals to local support.

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Vandrevala Foundation

24/7 crisis support for DV, abuse, and mental health in 10+ Indian languages. Over 1 million conversations. Available by call or WhatsApp.

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Sakhi One-Stop Centre, Delhi

Government One-Stop Centre providing medical, legal, psychosocial support and police coordination under one roof.

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PCVC, Prevention of Crime & Victim Care

Tamil Nadu's leading DV and interpersonal violence support organisation since 2001. Provides crisis management, legal advocacy, and counselling.

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Shaheen Women Resource Centre

Hyderabad-based centre serving Muslim women and communities. Runs Sakhi OSC Charminar. Specialises in DV, abandonment, and Muslim personal law cases.

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NALSA, Free Legal Aid

Every woman has the right to a FREE lawyer through NALSA. Call 15100 or visit any District Legal Services Authority, no income proof required for women in distress.

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Cyber Crime Helpline

National cyber crime reporting portal and helpline. Report online harassment, image-based abuse, stalking.

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Women Helpline 181

Government 24/7 women's helpline. Emergency referrals to police, hospitals, legal aid, and One-Stop Centres.

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Vimochana

Women's collective established in 1979. Runs Angala crisis centre providing legal, social, and shelter support to survivors of domestic violence and sexual abuse. Also operates Kuteera shelter in Kolar district.

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Sakhya Women's Guidance Cell

Anti-dowry and women's guidance cell started in 1987. Provides legal aid, counselling, shelter, and community awareness on dowry violence and domestic abuse across Maharashtra.

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Snehalaya

Founded 1989. Works with women and children affected by violence, trafficking, HIV/AIDS, and poverty. Provides shelter, free legal aid, vocational training, and rehabilitation across Maharashtra.

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Sayodhya

Established 2010. Has provided emergency shelter to 3,000+ women and girls. Runs 10 free counselling centres in urban slums in Hyderabad. 24-hour emergency helpline. Provides legal guidance and helps women file cases.

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ActionAid India, Gauravi

Part of ActionAid International, active across 25 states in India. Gauravi is their 24/7 one-stop crisis centre for DV and sexual violence survivors: counselling, legal help, medical support, and shelter across 317 districts.

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Rise Up For Rights

Registered nonprofit in Bangalore offering free legal advocates for domestic violence, human rights, and police non-cooperation cases. Helps when officers refuse complaints, give inaccurate information, or delay action.

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Prajnya Trust

Working since 2008 to prevent gender and sex-based violence. Conducts workshops, provides legal advice, and trains service providers on responding to workplace sexual violence and PoSH compliance.

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Vanitha Sahayavani

Bengaluru City Police initiative since 1999. Provides free 24/7 tele-counselling, rescue support, and a dedicated rescue vehicle for women in distress. Free legal advice from a government-appointed lawyer every Wednesday.

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Ashraya, Tara Residential Centre

Residential shelter in Indiranagar for women survivors of sexual violence, abandonment, and domestic abuse. Average rehabilitation stay of two years, with long-term support and rebuilding services.

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Nava Karnataka Mahila Rakshana Vedike

Promotes socio-economic welfare for women in Karnataka. Investigates and assesses dowry harassment cases and assists women in registering complaints with the police.

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