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“Knock Knock” Filmmaker Named One of India’s Most Influential Women
MTM9 filmmaker Malika Dutt (Knock Knock, Who’s There?) was recently honored as one of India’s 50 most influential women by Verve Magazine, India’s premier women’s international magazine! Through her organization Breakthrough, Malika has been one of the country’s leaders on issues of violence against women. Their Bell Bajao (Ring the Bell) campaign has been instrumental in raising awareness of domestic violence in India and encouraging communities to break the silence on this often-hidden issue. Besides being featured in the Ninth Annual Media that Matters Film Festival, the campaign has been honored with advertising and media awards across the world.
Malika believes that, “To improve women’s rights, media campaigns have to be organized at the community level.” Her organization has made this its mission, inspiring community support through innovative calls for action. Breakthrough uses the power of popular culture, media, leadership development and community education to transform public attitudes and advance equality, justice, and dignity. Through initiatives in India and the United States, Breakthrough addresses critical global issues including violence against women, sexuality and HIV/AIDS, racial justice, and immigrant rights.
Congratulations to Malika on this honor!
Published on June 17, 2009
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