Seminar on Gender Violence at Government Graduate College, Sahiwal

Sedhr Punjab (Teachers News)

A seminar on the topic of gender violence was organized under the aegis of the History Society at Government Graduate College, Sahiwal.

The event featured prominent personalities who shed light on various aspects of the subject.

Guest Speakers at Seminar

Sub-Inspector Fajr Gul: Participating as the chief guest, she emphasized the importance of women raising their voices to effectively combat gender violence.

She also conducted a practical demonstration of self-defense techniques for female students and reaffirmed the police’s commitment to providing protection.

Advocate Sahel Fatima: Attending as the guest of honor, she discussed existing laws against gender violence and their enforcement. She highlighted how courts take such cases seriously and strive to deliver justice to the victims.

Presidency and Other Speakers

Professor Rubina Anwar: Presided over the seminar and spoke about the significance of the topic.

Professor Imran Kamiana: As the History Society Advisor, he delivered the welcome address, emphasizing the crucial role of the police and legal professionals while advocating for societal awareness to eradicate gender violence.

Key Points of the Seminar

• Stressed the need to bridge the trust gap between the police and the public.
• Encouraged women to speak openly about their rights.
• Focused on legal awareness and self-defense techniques.

This seminar was not only informative but also served as a platform to mobilize students and participants to take effective measures against gender violence.