The International Labour Organization (ILO) initiated a project titled "Training and Information Dissemination on Women Workers' Rights" (WWWR Project) in June 1997. As part of the educational activities of the project in India, an experience, sharing workshop was organised between October 15-16,

Violence is generally interpreted as physical, sexual and mental abuse of individuals.

Prior to 1983, every form of violence committed within the family, either in the natal or the spousal home, was not considered an offence.