Srinagar 26/July /2024: District Legal Services Authority (DLSA), Srinagar today in collaboration with Government Higher Secondary School Mujgund Srinagar organized an awareness programs on Beti Padao Beti Bachao, Female Foeticide and Protection of Children from sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012 at Legal Literacy Club, Government Higher Secondary School Mujgund 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 on the importance of empowering girls and combating social evils like female foeticide.
The program was attended by the principal, incharge Teacher Legal Literacy Club, staff members of the Govt. Girls Higher Secondary School Mujgund Srinagar, Officials & Para-legal volunteers of the District Legal Services Authority, Srinagar and the students enthusiastically participated in the programme.
Ms. Tasneem Kausar, Deputy LADC, emphasized the significance of “Beti Bachao Beti Padhao” and highlighted the harmful consequences of female foeticide. Adv. Nadiya, highlighting the POCSO Act, educated students on child sexual abuse and their right to report such incidents, ensuring they understand the legal protections available to them.
The program concluded with a vote of thanks by Ms. Sunila (JLA) DLSA Srinagar. The objective was to empower students with knowledge and encourage them to become active agents of social change, promoting gender equality and safeguarding children from harm
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