Sunday 11 December 2016

Sodiem (Siolim Village Panchayat) Free Legal Aid Cell - Legal Literacy Program on Prevention of Domestic Violence Against Women

The Sodiem - Siolim Free Legal Aid Cell organised a legal awareness program on Prevention of Domestic Violence Against Women on 11th of December 2016 at Camurlim Panchayat Hall. The program was attended by almost 80 people mostly compromising of women aged between 17 yrs to 65 yrs and some men.

The chief guest and spokesperson for the program was Adv. Kirti Pokre. She is a practising advocate at Ponda and an alumnus of V. M. Salgaocar college of Law. Others present were Dr. K.S.Rao (Faculty in-charge of Siolim LAC) and Mrs. Kalpana Dalvi (Sarpanch, Camurlim Panchayat). All the cell members were present for the program. Ms. Neha welcomed the gathering and introduced the legal aid cell. Mr. Neehal Vernekar introduced the guest. 



Adv. Kirti Pokre spoke on the prevailing social environment in Goan society and the role of women in it. She also talked about what exactly constitutes an act of domestic violence. She explained the rights of women and the remedial measures available to them under the various legislations and authorities. There was a huge response for the program and all the queries of the crowd present were answered. 


Dr. K S Rao spoke about the services that the legal aid cell provides with and the various initiatives of our college such as the Consumer Clinic. 



The members of the cell also addressed the audience and informed them about the issues that have been brought to their notice by the public, and the measures they have taken towards finding a solution to them. The members called upon the public to approach them in case they have any legal queries. Student in-charge Ms. Anishka Volvoikar delivered the vote of thanks.  




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