Principal District and Sessions Judge Srinagar, Abdul Rashid Malik, on Saturday highlighted essence of the International Women’s Day said that Kashmiri women have proven their mettle in every field.
He was speaking on theprogram organized by District Legal Services Authority (DLSA), Srinagar on theoccasion of International Women’s Day, here today.
Theprogramme was attended by Secretary DLSA Srinagar, Adnan Syed, Principal KothiBagh Higher Secondary School, Nuzhat Bukhari, Advocate Bisma Khan, activistsand students.
Malik said that women aretreading new paths to achieve socio-political and economic empowerment and weall should not only appreciate their endeavors but also help them in achievingequality in real sense of the term.
With regards to the legalsystem, Malik He said that legal services act as a bridge between women andjudiciary and Supreme Court is the front runner to see that women are living apeaceful life. He said that stringent laws have been made to safeguard women athome as well as at workplace.
Onthis occasion, Secretary DLSA, Adnan Syed said though women still continue toface hurdles and challenges but it has failed to dent their resolve to bringabout a social change.
Principal Kothi Bagh HigherSecondary School, Nuzhat Bukhari in her welcome speech said that as a societyeveryone should instill respect for women in our children from the very youngage so that they grow into responsible adults.
She said that in order tocreate a gender-neutral society it is essential that besides raising empoweredgirls, we should sensitize boys about gender issues.
On this occasion advocate Bisma Khan highlighted the atrocities women face in the form of female infanticide, child marriage, honour killings, domestic violence and physical assault. She said that awareness regarding laws has to be created at mass level so that women are aware about her rights.