Shopian, February 24: The two day workshop on ‘Legal Rights of Women’ organised by District Legal Services Authority, Shopian in collaboration with District Social Welfare Department Shopian concluded today at Mini Secretariat Arhama, here.
The main purpose of the programme was to educate the women about their rights guaranteed by the constitution and to make them aware regarding other laws. The participating women appreciated this step taken by the District Administration.
Speaking on the occasion, the Chief Judicial Magistrate, Shopian said that such a programme is an initiative towards empowering women and making them aware of their rights. He said there are many cases where women face discrimination and violence in society as a result, the numbers of women suicide cases are very high. If they get to know about their legal rights, the number of cases can decrease.
CJM added that women empowerment should begin at home and there should be no discrimination by the parents towards their children. The male and female child should be treated equally then only it is possible to achieve the proper results.
Secretary, Legal Services Authority highlighted constitutional provisions regarding women empowerment. He said that DLSA is always available to the women in distress and the Authority is working for the welfare of the women in distress. He said that it is providing legal aid to many women on a daily basis and also apprised the gathering about basic rights of women and schemes available for them in legal institutions.
Other speakers also highlighted the issues related to women and provided information about women’s rights.
Among others District Social Welfare Officer, Mohammad Rizwan and other officers and officials beside Anganwadi workers were present.
