Geeta

There is a need to share the story of Geeta and Neetu with audiences all over the world to raise awareness of intersectional experiences of acid violence, gender bias, family violence and disability rights to build empathy and inspire action.

Acid attacks happen in Australia and threats to attack with acid are increasing. It is estimated that 3000 acid attacks take place in Europe ever year. Up to 1000 acid attacks are reported every ear in the UK. Due to lack of research the global numbers are unknown but believed to be in the tens of thousands.

We are asking everyone who comes to know about our project to join our campaign to ask for acid violence to be on the international agenda – more countries to be aware of their obligations under UN 2030 SDG’s and more understanding around the work that needs to be done.

We are very lucky to have built a number of strong partnerships along the way for social impact, both in Australia and Internationally. This includes a deep collaboration with Neetu (Geeta’s daughter) to take her story to every corner of the globe.

Acid attacks happen everywhere (including Australia)

We are now working with governments, councils, schools and organisations all over the world to screen Geeta and build local initiatives for prevention of acid violence.

Give visibility to the impact of gender-based violence in our communities.

Inspire conversations about behaviours that lead to violence.

Inspire lawmakers and politicians to change laws. For example, how the Australian family law system fails victims of family violence in CALD communities, to recognise cultural nuances of violence being exploited in the legal system, rates of threats of acid violence and risks of escalation of acid violence in Australia.

Take our film into schools and community groups to help young people and communities create the tools and knowledge they need to lead change.

Use our film to support grassroots campaigns that save lives and help people talk about some of the serious issues in the film.

Help us identify and invest in young people who already have great ideas for how to lead change.

Increase participation from the international community in Geeta and Neetu’s homegrown activism.

Lobby for an end to acid violence

Our wide-ranging collaborations and partnerships are helping us work at both a grassroots level and strategic legislative level.

Join #TheWakeUpCampaign at www.geetafilm.com

Actively engage with local and international grassroots and political campaigns to end acid violence