| 'Education holds key to empowerment' |
SRINAGAR,
MAY 26: The Jammu and Kashmir State Commission for Women is conducting seminars
at educational institutions across the State to spread awareness about the
fundamental rights guaranteed to women under the Constitution.
Chairperson,
State Commission for Women (SWC), Ms. Nayeema Ahmad Mahjoor said the seminars
are primarily aimed at making people aware about the rights guaranteed to
females under the Constitution and other laws, as also about the role of the
commission in safeguarding these rights.
Ms
Mehjoor has impressed upon the female students to commit themselves fully to
their academic pursuits and focus exclusively on their education at this stage
of life. She said education holds key for empowerment and emancipation of
women.
While
highlighting the role of State Commission for Women in safeguarding the rights
of the females in the state, the Chairperson has called upon the girls to come
forward, assert their rights and help the commission in creating a society free
of violence and discrimination against women.
The
first program in the series was held recently at Government College for Women,
M. A. Road Srinagar on May 18 followed by Government Girls Higher Secondary
School, Kothibagh, Srinagar on May 25. The SWC Chairperson said similar programs
will be conducted at other institutions.
As the
end of these seminars, the students were encouraged to ask questions regarding
the Commission and the issues faced by them. The girls evinced keen interest
and actively participated in the deliberations. They asked many question and
made various observations regarding their issues and expectations from the
Commission. The Chairperson assured them that the feedback gathered from these
sessions will be utilized in making the functioning of the commission more
effective and meaningful.
Ms
Nayeema Mehjoor said the Commission shall continue to organize such programmes
in the weeks and months to come.
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