----------------------------------------------------------------------- Documented by Goa Desc Documentation Service & circulated by Goa Civic & Consumer Action Network (GOA CAN)<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Ph:2252660 ----------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------------------------------- NGO forms front to protest crime against women ----------------------------------------------------------------------
Bailancho Saad has formed a "joint action front to protest crime against women" and would get into action on Goa Statehood Day, May 30, at 10 am at Azad Maidan by protesting against the alleged gang rape reported at Goa College of Art.
This decisions was unanimously taken at the public meeting held at T B Cunha hall in the capital today convened to effectively strategies and to ensure passage of the reservation bill in the Parliament.
Dr Seema Salgaonkar enlisted various points why reservation should come into effect and how society would benefit from contribution of women politicians. Patricia Pinto, Councilor, Corporation of City of Panjim said women politicians are more sensitive to issue concerning society and more instrument in getting development done in their respective arenas.
Sabina Martins of Bailancho Saad suggested that committees be formed in colleges to protect college girls against eve teasing and any sort of sexual assault should be more forthcoming in helping girls counter any kind of physical and emotional assault.
Speakers also acknowledged the fact that some women politicians are mere puppets in the hands of husbands and their other relations however they felt that such disadvantages could be overcome with education and awareness. Among others present was Dr Pramod Salgaonkar, of GSWC -------------------------------------- HERALD 29/05/03 page 3 --------------------------------------
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