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Human Rights Day 2024 - "Our Rights, Our Future, Right Now"
on 10.12.2024
In commemoration of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and Human Rights Day - 2024, the Women's Studies Centre organized a special lecture titled "Our Rights, Our Future, Right Now." Mrs. R. Sribala, Director, WSC welcomed the gathering and explained the purpose of the event which aimed to raise awareness about various forms of violence and the importance of upholding human rights.
The resource person, Ms. Thilaga Balasubramaniam, B.Sc., B.L., began her lecture by distinguishing between violence, defined as intentional harm through physical means, and crime, which involves acts prohibited and punishable under criminal law. Her explanations provided an insightful perspective on these differences and their broader implications.
Categorized women into three stages of life like childhood, adulthood, and late adulthood to highlight the distinct forms of violence experienced at each stage. For childhood, she discussed female infanticide, the deliberate killing of newborn girls. In adulthood, she addressed workplace sexual harassment, gender discrimination, and love scams, emphasizing measures to prevent and protect women from workplace violence. In late adulthood, she focused on elder abandonment, urging children and grandchildren to care for their aging parents.
Shared real-life incidents for each stage, illustrating the gravity of such offenses and explained the associated punishments. These stories served as powerful examples of the challenges faced by women across different phases of life.
During the interactive Q&A session, participants posed questions about issues such as violence against men, the root causes behind lenient punishments for offenders, and the disparity in justice between rich and poor individuals. Questions also addressed why punishments in India are not as severe as in certain other countries, such as the death penalty for similar crimes. Ms. Thilaga Balasubramaniam emphasized the importance of standing against all forms of injustice, whether directed at women or men, as a collective effort to drive meaningful reforms in the legal system.
The session concluded with a strong message about the need for equality and the collective fight against violence in any form. The event inspired participants to advocate for fairness, dignity, and justice for all.
Dr. C. Usha, Programme coordinator, WSC proposed the vote of thanks, expressed gratitude to the speaker and participants, acknowledging their active participation in making the event purposeful and inspiring.
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