Indian-American Anu Peshawaria gets award for ending domestic violence

WASHINGTON: Indian-American Attorney Anu Peshawaria has been awarded with the "Take Action against domestic violence Award" for her efforts to end domestic violence.

The annual award is presented by the King County Coalition Against Domestic Violence in King County of the Washington State to several individuals or groups to recognise their remarkable efforts to end domestic violence in their communities.

Peshawaria was given this award in recognition of her effort to end domestic violence in the community.

She has represented hundreds of legal cases related to female empowerment, child and domestic abuse, and matrimonial claims including dowry death, adultery, and divorce in India and other countries.