Chandigarh, October 23, 2026:The Postgraduate Department of Sociology, Goswami Ganesh Dutta Sanatan Dharma College, Sector 32-C, Chandigarh, in collaboration with the Department of Social Welfare, Women and Child Development, Chandigarh Administration, organised a special talk on “Women’s Safety and Empowerment” to raise awareness among students about women’s rights, personal safety, gender equality and available legal and welfare support mechanisms.

The session was delivered by Ms. Jasbir Kaur, Gender Specialist, Department of Social Welfare, Women and Child Development, Chandigarh Administration. The programme commenced with a green welcome by Dr. Ashutosh Sharma, Vice Principal of the college, reflecting the institution’s commitment to environmental sustainability.

During the session, Ms. Kaur highlighted key legal safeguards and welfare initiatives concerning women’s and children’s rights, including the Child Helpline, the Right to Education Act, the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, and the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013. She emphasised the importance of legal awareness, accessible support systems, and collective responsibility in promoting safety, dignity and empowerment. She also encouraged students to disseminate accurate information and contribute towards creating a safe, respectful, and inclusive society.

The programme concluded with a vote of thanks by Dr. Mona Arora, Head of the Postgraduate Department of Sociology, who expressed gratitude to the speaker for her valuable insights. The talk reinforced the importance of gender sensitisation, legal literacy, and social responsibility in advancing women’s safety and empowerment.