To help the women struggling with their problems at home and workplace, Uday Social Development Society established a women’s cell ‘Nyaya Chaupal’ at Bhopal School of Social Sciences (BSSS).
The cell was inaugurated on Wednesday at BSSS by Raghvendra Sharma, president of Madhya Pradesh State Commission for Protection of Child Rights and Archbishop leo Cornelio, Archdiocese of Bhopal.
The objective of women cell Nyaya Chaupal is to increase awareness on violence among women and adolescents to support them and get justice. More than 1100 women participated in the event.
On the occasion posters and booklet were released by the guest.
12 active women leaders have been selected by Uday organisation as a core team of Nyaya Chaupal. They will coordinate the field and to stop violence against women and adolescents in slums.
The chief guest of the programme Raghvendra Sharma, while addressing the audience, said that awareness among women about legislation and legal rights are important.
He also emphasised that family is supposed to be the most secure place for children and any kind of violence should be eliminated. He highlighted on the importance of child education and stressed that it is a significant factor for their development.
leo Cornelio reflected on empowerment of women. He said that women have liberty to live freely, speak and have power to grow in every sector. Mayank Dixit labour inspector was also present on the occasion.
later, domestic workers performed a skit to raise the issues of harassment at workplace, eve teasing and also highlighted the importance of cleanliness and Self Help Group. As a symbol of taking up responsibility of handling women addressing the issues in field, they were honoured with Mementos. Women also talked about issues they face in slums such as water supply, drainage, domestic violence. Programme ended with 'Women Anthem' which motivated all the participants.