Pune, August 2023: The Don Bosco Development Society organized two legal awareness sessions under the aegis of ‘Women Empowerment Project’ supported by AXA Business Services. 35 ladies participated in these sessions. 

First session was organized on 23rd August 2023 in Mother Teresa Nagar slum for 13 ladies. Adv Yasmeen was the resource person. Second session was organized on 29th August 2023 at Ambedkar Nagar slum for 22 ladies. Adv Urmila Kalbhor was the resource person.

The resource persons covered following topics: 

• Labour Laws

• Protection of Women’s from Domestic Violence Act 2005

• Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act – 1956 

• Dowry Prohibition Act – 1961 sec 498 A 

• The Criminal law amendment act 2014

• Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act 2012

Few participants also discussed their problems and were guided accordingly by the resource person. The resource persons also encouraged women to speak-up their problems and act collectively.