Rehabilitation Of Srilankan Tamils

The primary objective of the programme is to prevent sexual-based violence and promote gender equality in order to meet the physical, emotional and economic needs of Sri Lankan Tamils in general and women in particular. The programme targeted Youth (men) & Married couples from the 10 camps of Tirunelveli District

Gender-based violence includes physical, sexual and psychological violence such as domestic violence; sexual abuse, including rape and sexual abuse of children by family members; forced pregnancy; sexual slavery; traditional practices harmful to women, such as honor killings, burning or acid throwing, female genital mutilation, dowry-related violence; violence in armed conflict, such as murder and rape; and emotional abuse, such as coercion and abusive language. Trafficking of women and girls for prostitution, forced marriage, sexual harassment and intimidation at work are additional examples of violence against women.

The major component of Pudhu Vazhvu Phase V was the response to the issue of Gender Based Violence (GBV).

Major Activities undertaken

  • Identification of male advocates
  • Orientation to male advocates on Pudhu Vazhvu
  • Prevention Session with men
  • Prevention sessions for Couples
  • Facilitation of District livelihood Committee (Mavatta Vazhvathara Kuzhu)
  • Orientation to MVK members

Particulars of Sessions on GBV with Male Advocates

Month

No of Camps

No of Sessions

No of Participants

November 2012

04

16

115

December 2012

05

20

146

January 2012

03

28

190

February 2012

05

18

147

March 2012

03

23

165

Sessions on GBV with Couples

Month

Camp

Total Session

Total Participants

February

Gopalasamudram

2

30

Gangaikondan

3

40

March

Gopalasamudram

3

30

Gangaikondan

4

45

Trainings and Monitoring Visits by the Point Person of CRS

Date

Programme

Place

Name & Designation

11.11.12 GBV session
Camp Visit
Sankaran kovil Mr. Arulaappa
State Programme Officer
15.12.12
16.12.12
GBV session
Feedback study
Boganallur
Perumalpuram
Mr. Arulaappa – State Programme Officer
20.01.13 Camp Committee assessment Gopalasamuthram Mr. Arulaappa – State Programme Officer
15.03.13 Camp Visit
Meeting with  RF beneficiaries
Perumalpuram
Gogai Kondan
Mr. Arulaappa – State Programme Officer

Assessment of Shelter Programme by BPRM, U.S.A.

With the generous contribution of Bureau for Population, Refugees and Migrants, U.S.A, TSSS was able to build 271 shelters at Tirunelveli District with the technical guidance of Catholic Relief Services, Delhi. The shelters were located at Gangaikondan and Chettimedu camps. The shelters became very popular and they attracted the attention of the governments and other NGOs including PRM and the Consul General of US Embassy.

A team of representatives from PRM, USA visited the Camp at Gangaikondan on 11.02.2013. They expressed their appreciation and satisfaction over the shelter programme. The team also interacted with the members of district livelihood committee and the NGO partners at TSSS’ Office. The members of the team visited included the following dignitaries:

  • Mr.Susai Francis kyle, USA
  • Mrs.Kalapana Moorthy, USA
  • Mrs.Anjana Chattergi ,Delhi
  • Mrs. Jomy Joseph,SR,CRS, Chennai.