KATHUA, JANUARY 19: In
Continuation with its public outreach programme, the two day legal awareness
programme
organized by J&K State Commission for Women in association with the
National Commission for Women New Delhi concluded today at Degree College.
The objective of the programme was to
create awareness among the females about various legal provisions and
safeguards being provided to them under the constitution.
On the 2nd day of the programme, the
resources persons who spoke on the occasion included Professor Indu Kilm and
Dr. Roshan Ara who threw light on various women related issues like harassment
of females at work place and social status of women.
Speaking on the occasion, Nayeema Ahmad
Mahjoor stressed upon the need to uphold the honor and dignity of women adding
that empowerment of women should start from their homes and families. She
asserted that education holds the key towards empowerment of women. She said
that such programmes are aimed at spreading awakening among the participants
about various laws constituted for safety of women.
The programme concluded with an
interaction session in which the participants evinced lot of interest and
raised many questions regarding various gender issues as well as about the role
of the Commission.
Among others Principal Government
Degree College Kathua, District Social Welfare Officer, Deputy Chief Medical
Officer were also present on the occasion.
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