Silent March

Since 2005, Manavi has commemorated Domestic Violence Awareness Month with its annual Silent March. The event is part of a tradition that stems from the Day of Unity which was first observed in October 1981, and became a month-long event in 1987. Manavi staff, founding members and volunteers come together and march in silence with banners and placards showing their unified belief that love does not translate into violence, and to raise awareness about the prevalence of violence against women in the South Asian community. The silent march is an excellent platform for members of the community to show their support and solidarity for ending violence against women.

This year the Silent March will be held on Saturday, October 3, 2009 on Oak Tree Road in Edison, NJ . We really hope to see more feet marching beside ours in the next March! For more information on this event, please click on this link: Silent March 2009