Rachakonda: Today (10th December) on the account of “International Human Rights Day” and the culmination of 16 days of activism which commenced on 25.11.2020 and is ending on 10.12.2020, to end violence against women was observed by BHUMIKA women’s Collective at Hotel Akshara Grand. Mr. Mahesh Bhagwat, IPS, Commissioner of Rachakonda, Mr. Uday Kumar, Secretary of Rangareddy, District Legal Services Authority, and Ms. Satyavati, Director of Bhumika Women’s collective have participated in the program.
CP Mr. Mahesh Bhagwat IPS explained about rights of women, eve-teasing, stalking, voyeurism and shared the phone number of She team 9490617111 with all participants. He requested to contact police in an emergency and share the information with police either through message, photo, etc. even through WhatsApp. He also explained that for offenses related to the She Teams after court procedure, counseling will be given by Bhumika counselors and Ms. Satyavathi Madam also gives training on Gender sensitivities to police personnel. Police are taking Bhumika’s help in providing counseling to offenders and accused. He also said that irrespective of jurisdiction, police will file the cases with a concern towards women. He briefed on the Nirbhaya Act, prevention of sexual harassment at the workplace, etc. He requested all the participants not to encourage those songs which degrade women’s dignity. He suggested participants build confidence and bravery among the girls.
District legal services authority member secretary Mr. Uday Kumar Garu of Rangareddy District has sensitized participants on legal services available. He also appreciated the efforts of Bhumika.
The program was attended by CBO Leaders and Bhumika Mithras of 10 basthies of Rachakonda where Bhumika is working on Gender Sensitive structures to Eradicate Violence Against Women.
Our Citizen Reporter
B. Bharath Reddy
Telangana
