In this 21st century, women are being empowered from every aspect of social and legal rights. Many organisations have come forward to make them aware about their capabilities and self-confidence. There is still a need to create awareness among several girl students of different colleges across State.
‘Swayam Siddha’, a State-level legal awareness programme on women rights, a joint initiative of Mo College and Odisha State Commission for Women was inaugurated on Monday at the Rama Devi Women’s University here in the presence of Mo College Abhijan Chairperson Akash Dasnayak and State Commission for Women Chairperson Dr Minati Behera.
Dasnayak said, “Only if we can create awareness among girl students to protect themselves, their rights and the laws that protect their rights, they can safeguard their families, friends and neighbors. In coming days, several college-level programmes are to be organised in different districts.”
Dr Minati Behera enlightened the girl students on different social problems like child marriage, sexual harassment, cybercrime and the laws and Constitutional rights and protections one can avail.
RD University Vice-Chancellor Prof Aparajita Choudhury also educated the girls on their rights and duties.