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HC judges address gender sensitisation in awareness programme
Trichy: The Trichy district judiciary conducted an awareness programme on gender sensitisation and the elimination of violence against women. Judges from the Madras high court participated in the event and addressed topics such as gender discrimination and gender violence.
Justice R N Manjula spoke on gender discrimination based on social and cultural constructs. She also highlighted the consequences of discrimination. Advocate U Nirmala Rani, president of Legal Aid Centre for Women, spoke about gender based violence and secondary victimisation.
Former Madras high court judge, justice S Vimala spoke on the origin, history, and elements of the Prevention of Sexual Harassment (PoSH) at Workplace Act.
S Suba, head, department of women's studies in Bharathidasan University, addressed gender disparities in the workplace.
Justice Anita Sumanth released a handbook on prevention of sexual harassment (POSH).
Principal district judge M Christopher welcomed the gathering.
