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| MIET, FICCI FLO JKL, CRC, Jammu organize seminar | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Feb 20: In a collaborative effort to promote legal empowerment among women on World Day of Social Justice, the Model Institute of Engineering and Technology (MIET), FICCI FLO JKL, and the Composite Regional Center (CRC) for Skill Development & Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, Jammu, organized a seminar titled "Breaking Barriers: Legal Empowerment for Women". The event witnessed the participation of approximately 250 women students from MIET's School of Law and School of Management along with FLO members.
The seminar commenced with a welcome address by Ruchika Gupta, Chairperson, FICCI FLO JKL and Joint Director MIET who emphasized the significance of legal awareness as a cornerstone for women's empowerment. Highlighting the global context, she noted that globally, women possess only about two-thirds of the legal rights afforded to men. In India, this figure stands at 60%, slightly below the global average of 64.2%. This disparity underscored the pressing need for initiatives that bridge the legal knowledge gap among women.
Senior Advocate Smt. Surinder Kaur, with over 33 years of legal experience in the Jammu & Kashmir High Court and the Honourable Supreme Court of India, delivered the keynote address. She shared insights from her extensive legal career, stating, "Legal empowerment is not just about knowing one's rights but also about having the confidence and resources to assert them. Education and awareness are pivotal in this journey." She hoped that young women will become legally aware and help protect the rights of each other. She also informed the aspiring women lawyers about recent legal reforms benefiting women, underscoring the importance of understanding their right to education, avenues for seeking judicial support, and clarifying key laws that directly impact them.
Dr. Rohnika Sharma, Director, CRC, Jammu, Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Govt. of India, discussed the intersection of legal rights and accessibility. She remarked, "Empowering women, especially those with disabilities, requires a multifaceted approach. Legal frameworks must be inclusive, ensuring that all women, regardless of their physical abilities, can exercise their rights fully."
Professor Sunita Koul, Dean of the MIET School of Law, highlighted the role of educational institutions in fostering legal literacy. She also stressed that women early on in life must be made aware of their legal rights and be empowered with the right knowledge.
The seminar also featured interactive sessions where students engaged with legal experts, discussing real-world scenarios and exploring avenues for legal recourse. These sessions aimed to demystify legal processes and encourage proactive engagement with legal systems. Feedback from the attendees was overwhelmingly positive. Many students expressed a renewed sense of confidence in understanding and asserting their legal rights.
The event was attended by FLO JKL core team including Varuna Anand, Immediate Past Chairperson, Nandita Bajaj, Jt. Executive Secretary and FLO JKL members. Vote of thanks was delivered by Prof. Sunita Koul & compering was done by Arushi Gupta
The collaboration between MIET, FICCI FLO JKL, and CRC, Jammu exemplifies a concerted effort to break barriers and promote legal empowerment among women. Such initiatives are crucial steps toward achieving gender equality and ensuring that women are equipped to advocate for themselves within legal frameworks.
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