Observation of International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women
Observation of International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women
Dt: 25.11.2022
MVGR-WEC observed November 25th as “International day for the Elimination of Violence against Women”. Prof CP Nandini, Associate Professor, Damodaram Sanjeevayya National Law University was attended as the Resource Person.
Principal, Dr. KVL Raju sir encouraged both boys and girls to be aware of the law and follow quite carefully for the development of the individual as well as the society.
Resource person, Prof Nandini extensively spoke on the safety of Women and how the constitution of India provided them with certain articles i.e., article 14 to 15, the right to live with dignity under Article 21 and the right to practice any profession or to carry on any occupation, trade or business which includes right to a safe and secure working environment free from all forms of violence and harassment, as provided under Article 19(1) of the constitution of India. She further detailed the incidents and happenings in society on Sexual Violence and harassment, rape, forced sexual acts, unwanted sexual advances, stalking and female genital mutilation. The session has created awareness among the students and the faculty to know the happenings, acts and solutions with practical examples.
Dean of Students, S Mohan Kumar spoke on the issues of system of marriage and suggested that awareness on acts and social norms is need of the hour. He further emphasized the need of building a healthy society with healthy relations for a good care.
WEC Convener Dr. Sarah Kamala Kumari Mam detailed the initiatives of the cell on campus and made a mention about a need of being informed and the acts available.
For this event Principal Dr. KVL Raju, Dean of Students S. Mohan Kumar, Women Empowerment Cell Members, staff and students were present.
Cheif guest showing how sexual harrasement done in work life
Chief guest addressing the gathering