Report of the event: The Women Committee of Govt. J Thankima College organized a successful seminar. The invited resource person was very expert in his topic. The presentation was informative , relevant and important. Students paid attention throughout his presentation. Theme: Gender Sensitization Topic: Protection of Women Under the Laws No of participants: 66 Students from 5th Semesters.
Resource Person: Mr. T Lalnunsiama, Advocate. Selrunpui Legal.
Objective: • To make the young boys and girls gender sensitive and create positive values that supports the girls and their rights. • To generate the awareness in regard to equality in law, social system and democratic activities. • To give the knowledge of protection of women under the laws.
Body:
The resource person said that there have been numerous laws for the protection of women against the various atrocities faced by them in society. The main laws in India which have been developed are The Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013, amendment in the Indian Penal Code, etc. In our society, the foremost reason for the atrocity against women is violence and sexual assault. Women are required to be protected from these atrocities and to achieve this our government has made an effort to make legislation and impose heavy punishments on the accused. It is also necessary that women became aware of the various rights which have been provided to them under the above-mentioned acts. Also, the government in every state should encourage various social groups and NGOs in every district, to extend their support and cooperation for the protection and care of women. If we take care of all such measures there can be effective implementation of the laws developed for their protection.
The resource person also pointed out that domestic violence, harms or injures or endangers the health, safety, life, limb or well-being, whether mental or physical, of the aggrieved person or tends to do so and includes causing physical abuse, sexual abuse, verbal and emotional abuse harasses, harms, injures or endangers the aggrieved person with a view to coerce her or any other person related to her to meet any unlawful demand for any dowry or other property or valuable security.
Outcome:
Participants gained more knowledge by learning about the topic on ‘Protection of women under the laws. Student and members of the committee feels encouraged and motivated to learn new aspects, others perspectives and latest information.