Srinagar 23/July /2024: District Legal Services Authority (DLSA), Srinagar today in collaboration with Government Girls Higher Secondary School Chanapora Srinagar organized an awareness programs on “Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act 2013, Protection of Women from Domestic Violence, family Disputes and Inheritance Rights’’ at Legal Literacy Club, Government Girls Higher Secondary School Chanapora Srinagar. The awareness programme was held under the able guidance of Mr. Jawad Ahmed, Chairman of District Legal Services Authority Srinagar (PDJ, Srinagar), aimed to educate students and staff members about the legal provisions and remedies available to women .
The program was attended by the principal, staff members of the Govt. Girls Higher Secondary School Chanapora Srinagar, Social Worker from Special cell for women and children, Assistant Legal Aid Defence Counsel, & Para-legal volunteers of the District Legal Services Authority, Srinagar and the students enthusiastically participated in the programme.
Ms. Urba Rashid, Assistant Legal Aid Defence Counsel, delivering a comprehensive overview of the “Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act 2013” and inheritance rights. She shed light on the various forms of sexual harassment, the legal provisions in place to prevent and address such incidents, and the procedures for seeking redressal. Ms. Urba also provided insights into inheritance rights, empowering the participants with knowledge regarding their entitlements in family property matters.
Ms. Nowsheeda Majeed, Social Worker from Special cell for women and children, srinagar addressed the critical issues of domestic violence and family disputes. She provided a thorough understanding of the “Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act,” outlining the various forms of domestic violence, the legal remedies available to victims, and the processes for seeking protection orders. She also highlighted the importance of family courts in resolving disputes and the various options available for mediation and reconciliation.
The awareness programme proved to be a resounding success, fostering a deeper understanding of these legal issues among the student and empowering them with the knowledge to navigate such situations effectively. DLSA Srinagar remains dedicated to organizing such programs, ensuring that individuals are informed about their legal rights and have the resources to seek justice when necessary.
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