The Council of Education's

Women Cell

The Women Cell in Shahaji Law College is an initiative dedicated to promoting gender equality, legal awareness, and women’s empowerment within the institution and the wider community. It serves as a platform for female students and women in the community to gain knowledge about their rights, understand legal mechanisms, and address issues of discrimination and injustice. Through educational programs, legal aid outreach, and advocacy efforts, the Women Cell aims to build an informed, confident, and empowered group of women who can assert their legal rights and contribute to a more equitable society.

Vision:

To create a supportive and inclusive environment where women are empowered with legal knowledge, awareness of their rights, and the confidence to pursue justice and equality within society.

Mission:
  1. To foster a culture of equality and respect by raising awareness about women’s rights and the importance of legal empowerment.
  2. To equip female students and women in the community with legal literacy, focusing on gender-related laws and mechanisms for legal aid.
  3. To create awareness about gender-based issues and encourage a culture of equality, respect, and justice for women within and beyond the institution.
  4. To ensure women can access legal aid and support services, fostering a bridge between women in need and the legal systems designed to protect them.
  5. To inspire and develop leadership among girl students and women by involving them in legal initiatives, advocacy, and social outreach programs.
  6. To strengthen the bond between the college and the community through awareness programs and legal outreach, particularly aimed at women in vulnerable situations.
Objectives:
  1. Conduct workshops, seminars, and outreach programs on women’s rights, focusing on issues like domestic violence, sexual harassment, workplace rights, and other gender-related laws.
  2. Provide information on legal aid services and collaborate with legal aid authorities to offer assistance and advice to women in need of legal support, ensuring they understand the processes and their rights.
  3. Encourage students of the college to actively participate in the activities of the Women Cell, including legal outreach, research, and advocacy for women’s rights.
  4. Collaborate with governmental and non-governmental organizations, law enforcement, and legal aid authorities to provide comprehensive support to women.
  5. Organize skill development programs for women to increase their confidence, legal literacy, and employability.

 

By integrating these elements, the Women Cell aims to be a dynamic force for change, promoting legal empowerment and social justice for women. This comprehensive approach ensures that the Women Cell not only works within the college but also extends its reach into the broader community, fostering legal empowerment and equality for women.



CORE COMMITTEE

CHAIRPERSON

SECRETARY

CO-ORDINATOR

PROF (DR.) SAVITA RASAM

PROF. (DR.) SUCHITA SURAGIHALLI

PROF. (DR.) ASMITA PATIL

SUB- COMMITTEES
COMMITTEE NAMECOMMITTEE HEADS
LAW AMBASSADORDR. SUCHITA SURAGIHALLI
LEGAL AIDDR. ASMITA PATIL
CAPACITY BUILDINGDR. SAVITA RASAM
SENSITISATIONASST. PROF. KIRTI PAWAR
SAFETYASST. PROF. DIPTI PATIL
RESEARCHASST. PROF. SWATI GAWADE
MEDIAASST. PROF. SHRUTI YADNYOPAVIT
CULTURALASST. PROF. AISHWARYA KATE