The program was graced by two distinguished speakers, Adv. Suresh Rao and Adv. Loretta Sridharan. Also present were Dr. Ranjana Ferrao (Faculty Incharge of our cell) and Ms Zarita Mendes. The program began at 2:15 pm with around 150 people most of which were women from different fields.
Our cell member Ms. Murielle Rodrigues was the compere for the program. She began by welcoming all the guests and the audience. Flowers and Mementos were distributed to the members of the panel. Ms Venessa Barreto introduced the speakers and the members of the panel.
The topic of the day was WOMEN EMPOWERMENT which was introduced by our first speaker, Adv. Loretta Sridharan who spoke about the ever changing status of women in today’s world. She also stressed upon the role of women in earlier days and compared it with the recent times and how it has evolved. She encouraged the women and youth to step forward and not fear to take major responsibilities and fulfill their dreams. She also spoke about real life stories of women who have worked so hard to manage their livelihood as well as that of her family all alone inspite of having husbands who wouldn’t contribute to the families welfare. She pointed out to the fact that women are now being leaders at work as well as at home. They make all the financial decisions for the welfare of their family. Lastly, Adv Loretta urged the female youth of today to make the change in the world without feeling inferior or fearing anything.
Our second speaker Adv. Suresh Rao spoke about all the laws available to women which are enacted by the state for their protection. He listed laws such as Dowry Prohibition Act, Maternity Benefit Act, Protection of Women from Domestic Violance Act, Immoral traffic (Prevention) Act, Commission of Sati(Prevention) Act, Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, Pre-conception and Pre-Natal Diagonistic Techniques (Prohibition of Sex Selection) Act etc. He stressed on Equal Remmuneration Act and Sexual Harassment of women at workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act since sexual harassment of women at workplace is the most common offence which is still prevailing. He urged all women to speak out since each one has a right to protection under these laws. He also spoke about the mindset of the people which needs to be changed and said that the mindset of others cannot be changed unless you change your mindset first. He also brought up the various laws for protection of women under the Indian Penal Code against abuse and rape and other criminal offences against women.
The program ended with a vote of thanks given by Ms. Roohi Majid while the cell members distributed bookmarks (wishing everyone a Happy Women’s Day) and refreshments to the guests.
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