Responding to Survivors
TFGBV Specific Support:
Meri Trustline: A free and confidential helpline for online safety, run by the RATI Foundation. It provides support for women, children, and marginalized communities facing cyberbullying, online harassment, grooming, or the non-consensual sharing of private images.
Helpline Number (Call or WhatsApp): +91 63631 76363
Operating Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm
TechSakhi:A dedicated free initiative offering legal aid, counselling, and digital safety rehabilitation for women, girls, non-binary, trans, and queer individuals.
Helpline Number (Call or WhatsApp): +91 80456 85001
Operating Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 7:00pm
Digital Safe India: Emergency response and comprehensive takedown support for victims of non-consensual intimate image sharing, deepfakes, and digital exploitation. Provides the option for reporting non-consensual content via form with quick response (under 24-hours).
Operating Hours: 24/7
Protecting Yourself Against TFGBV:
Downloadable toolkit which provides India-specific recommendations for securing your devices and passwords.
‘Five Tips for Protecting Yourself Against TFGBV’ from the Global Center for Journalism & Trauma
Cybercrime Resources:
National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal: Crimes can be registered anonymously using a catered portal which pertains to cyber crimes against women and children. This only applies to crimes which do not require identity verification such as identity fraud or doxxing.
1930 Helpline: Connects you to India’s National Cyber Crime helpline, operated by the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) to report forms of TFGBV which include a financial element.
GBV Hotlines & Crisis Support:
AKS Crisis Line: Provides support for all survivors of gender-based violence including, but not limited to, domestic violence against women, family abuse, sexual assault, sexual harassment, child abuse, stalking, and forms of TFGBV. Responders are trained in counselling skills and crisis management by providing professional support and confidential care for all callers.
Helpline Number (Call): +91 87930 88814
Operating Hours: 24/7
Languages: English, Marathi, Hindi
Dhawani - National Domestic Violence Hotline:Provides a judgement-free and space space for survivors of domestic violence or acid burns. Offers comprehensive support and survivor-led processes.
Helpline Number: Call or WhatsApp +91 98408 88882
Operating Hours: 24/7
Languages: English, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu
Police & Government Response:
NCW Women’s Helpline: Provided by the National Commission for Women, this helpline provides assistant and support to women facing various challenges. Provides round-the-clock counselling, legal assistance, and guidance on issues such as domestic violence, sexual harassment, cybercrimes, and emotional duress. It can connect women to police, One Stop Centre, hospital and authorities for further support.
Helpline Number: 14490
Operating Hours: 24/7
Languages: English, Hindi