1098-Toll-free number for women and children
July 6th, 2018
In an effort to help women and children during difficult settings, Human Settlement Minister Dorji Choden launched the pilot phase of toll-free helpline 1098 in Thimphu yesterday. The helpline service is an important component of the protection system, which is expected to help initiate immediate and improved services for women and children. Chairman of National […]
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