Sunday, 11 December 2016

Pernem Legal Aid Cell takes up Legal Literacy on Child Rights

In order to make Pernem locals vigilant about Child help line, a legal literacy programme on topic titled ‘Child line 1098’ was conducted by Pernem free legal aid cell in association with Child line on 10th December, 2016. Child line members Mr. Hatshal Mandrekar, Ms. Vinita Gadekar along with Ms. Suzana Desouza were present. Other dignitary included Ms. Taramati Rao, Panch - Virnoda Panchyat. Prof. Suchita Timble, the faculty in – charge of the legal aid cell witnessed the programme.

The Program commenced around 3:30 pm with the welcome note by the student cell member Mr. Sahil Deshprabhu, followed by the lighting of the lamp. The cell in - charge Ms. Kirti Gawde briefed on the constitution and the pupose behind setting up of the Pernem Legal aid cell. Ms. Vinita Gadekar in her short introductory speech discussed the issues faced by children in Goa and the functioning of child line. Ms. Suzana Desouza enlightened everyone about the problems faced by children and the ways in which the parents / guardians should tackle them. She stressed on the aspect of parent-child bonding which is a fiduciary relationship and being sensitive must be carefully handled and also informed the locals as to when child line services can be availed of. As a demonstration, Mr. Hatshal screened the famous ‘Komal’ movie, where a minor girl of 9 years was exploited by her neighbour and protected by child line.



Concluding address was delivered Prof. Suchita Timble and finally, Deputy cell in charge Mr. Ugam Deulkar proposed the vote of thanks. 


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