Empowering Voices, Ensuring Safety: SAS Foundation Hosts Impactful Webinar on Women’s Rights and Protection
On 6th September 2024, the Swavalamban Avam Swabhimaan Foundation (SAS Foundation), in collaboration with JVEdTechMedovation, hosted a powerful and timely webinar on “Women’s Safety and Rights: Strengthening Laws and Raising Awareness.”
With over 100 participants from across the country, the session served as a dynamic platform for exploring the challenges, reforms, and collective actions needed to ensure a safer and more inclusive environment for women — both online and offline.
💬 Why This Webinar Mattered
In today’s digital and real-world ecosystems, women continue to face a wide spectrum of threats, including harassment, discrimination, cyberbullying, and violence. Despite significant progress in legislation and awareness, the gap between law and lived experience remains profound.
This webinar aimed to bridge that gap by:
- Educating individuals about existing laws and protection mechanisms
- Highlighting the role of community collaboration and public advocacy
- Encouraging open dialogue around the realities of women’s safety today
- Empowering participants to be agents of change in their own circles
🧠 Key Insights & Takeaways
The session featured insightful presentations and discussions led by expert speakers:
👩⚕️ Dr. Jyoti Dongre Rao
A respected social activist and women’s rights advocate, Dr. Rao highlighted:
- The historical evolution of women’s legal rights in India
- Current challenges in law enforcement and judicial redress
- The importance of community vigilance and collective action
👩🎓 Anoushka Goyal
A youth leader and social policy researcher, Anoushka offered powerful insights on:
- The rising threat of online harassment and digital abuse
- The urgent need for cyber literacy and secure online spaces for women
- The role of policy advocacy and youth-led activism in building safer environments
🔍 Major Themes Covered
- Forms of Harassment and Violence
The session delved into the various dimensions of abuse—physical, emotional, psychological, financial, and digital—highlighting how many women face overlapping risks. - Understanding Legal Protections
Participants were guided through key legislations including:- The Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act (2005)
- POSH Act (Prevention of Sexual Harassment at Workplace)
- Cyber laws under the IT Act (2000)
- Provisions under the Indian Penal Code (IPC)
- Role of Community Collaboration
Speakers emphasized that laws alone aren’t enough. Neighborhoods, educational institutions, workplaces, and digital communities must actively participate in building safe environments. - Policy Reforms & Public Advocacy
The conversation stressed the need for:- Gender-sensitive law enforcement training
- Faster legal redressal mechanisms
- Inclusion of women’s safety modules in school and college curricula
- Youth-led campaigns for accountability and awareness
👥 Impact & Engagement
The webinar sparked interactive conversations, with attendees sharing real-world concerns and seeking guidance on legal rights, reporting procedures, and support systems. Several participants expressed interest in:
- Conducting awareness drives in their communities
- Volunteering for SAS Foundation’s safety and education initiatives
- Engaging in policy advocacy and petition campaigns related to women’s rights
“This session opened my eyes to how safety isn’t just about laws—it’s about people. Awareness is the first step to change.” – Webinar Attendee
“We need to talk about cyber harassment more openly. Thank you for creating a safe space to discuss what many of us face silently.” – Student Participant
💪 Our Commitment
At SAS Foundation, women’s empowerment, education, and safety remain at the heart of our work. Through webinars, workshops, campaigns, and grassroots engagement, we strive to:
- Raise awareness of legal rights
- Promote gender equity and inclusion
- Support survivors of harassment and violence
- Advocate for better policies and public support structures
We believe that a society that uplifts its women uplifts everyone.
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🌍 Final Word: Together, Let’s Build a Safer World
The journey toward women’s safety doesn’t end with a webinar—it starts with it. It starts with every conversation we have, every law we demand, every child we educate, and every woman we stand beside.
Let’s continue to raise our voices, share our stories, and support one another.
Because a safe woman is an empowered woman. And an empowered woman uplifts generations.
Together, we can make that world a reality. 💜
