DLSA Ramban celebrates International Girl Child Day

A speaker addressing a programme organised by DLSA Ramban while celebrating International Girl Child Day. — Excelsior/Parvaiz Mir
A speaker addressing a programme organised by DLSA Ramban while celebrating International Girl Child Day. — Excelsior/Parvaiz Mir

Excelsior Correspondent

RAMBAN, Oct 13: District Legal Services Authority (DLSA), Ramban celebrated International Girl Child Day by organizing awareness programmes in collaboration with District Social Welfare Department, Ramban, Juvenile Justice Board Ramban and Government Girls High School, Ramban.
The programme was held under the guidance of Chairman, District Legal Services Authority (Principal District & Sessions Judge) Ramban, Deepak Sethi.
Secretary (Sub Judge) DLSA, Ramban, Priyanka Mahajan was chief guest and the awareness programme was attended by staff of District Judiciary and DLSA Ramban.
In her address, Secretary DLSA highlighted the importance and role of girl child in society and also mentioned challenges that girls and women face in day-to-day life.
Peer Tanveer, Panel Lawyer of DLSA Ramban also spoke on the occasion.
Lalita Thakur, Headmistress, Government Girls High School Ramban in her address highlighted the importance of education, women safety and legal awareness among women.
Other guests also spoke on the occasion and highlighted the role which women play in society.
They encouraged the young girls present on the occasion to pursue their dreams and understand the importance of self dependence.