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What is the News?
National Commission for Women (NCW) along with National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) has launched a pan-India Legal Awareness Program for Women titled “Empowerment of Women through Legal Awareness”.
What are the objectives of the Program?
To hold regular sessions to impart practical knowledge to women about legal rights and remedies provided under various women related laws.
To make women aware of the various machineries of the justice delivery system available for redressal of their grievances.
To sensitise women and girls about their rights as provided under the various laws including the Indian Penal Code.
To make women aware of the procedure of approaching and utilising various channels available for the redressal of grievances, such as police, judiciary and executive.
Significance of this program
The program will make women fit to face the challenges in real-life situations. It would also help in promoting women empowerment.
Source: This post is based on the article “National Commission For Women Launches Pan-India Legal Awareness Programme For Women In Collaboration With NALSA” published in PIB on 31st October 2021.
