Archive · 28 Sep 2025
Maharashtra CM Launches Cyberbullying Helpline 'Brush of Hope'
Brush of Hope, an NGO, has started a helpline to help people being bullied online.
The helpline, phone number 022-65366666, was launched by Maharashtra's Chief Minister.
This helpline offers support for people dealing with cyberbullying, sextortion, and other online abuse.
The service provides help with filing complaints, counseling, and legal aid.
This was inspired by a real-life tragedy where a young woman took her own life due to cyberbullying.
Several famous people, including actors and police officials, supported the launch, recognizing the need for this kind of help.
Maharashtra CM launched the 'Brush of Hope' helpline for cyberbullying victims.
The helpline provides counseling, legal support, and emotional assistance.
The helpline number is 022-65366666.
Brush of Hope was founded by Dr. Sheetal Gagrani.
The initiative aims to help victims of cyberbullying, sextortion, and online abuse.
- Who
- Brush of Hope, victims of cyberbullying
- What
- Launch of a helpline to assist cyberbullying victims
- When
- Launched on Saturday evening
- Where
- Mumbai, Maharashtra
- Why
- To provide assistance, counseling, and legal aid to victims
- Organization
- Brush of Hope
- Helpline Number
- 022-65366666
- Services Offered
- Filing complaints, counseling, legal support, emotional assistance
- Primary Focus
- Victims of cyberbullying, sextortion, and online abuse
- Key Figures at Launch
- Devendra Fadnavis, Yashaswi Yadav, Sonali Bendre, Jackky Bhagnani
- Inspiration
- Suicide of Swara due to cyberbullying