DLSA marks Human Rights Day with awareness seminar in Ferozepur
Ferozepur, December 10, 2024: In commemoration of Human Rights Day, the District Legal Services Authority (DLSA) Ferozepur, under the directives of Punjab State Legal Services Authority, SAS Nagar Mohali, and Virender Aggarwal, District and Sessions Judge-cum-Chairman, DLSA, organized an enlightening seminar at Government Senior Secondary School, Gatti Rajo Ke. The seminar, led by Ms. Anuradha, Chief Judicial Magistrate-cum-Secretary, DLSA Ferozepur, aimed to educate students on the essence and importance of human rights.
Observed globally on December 10, Human Rights Day 2024 centers on the theme "Our Rights, Our Future, Right Now". This year marks the 76th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR), emphasizing the need for immediate action in addressing global inequalities, ensuring justice, and upholding fundamental rights. The day serves as a reminder of the shared responsibility to build a future rooted in equality, dignity, and respect for all.
Ms. Anuradha elaborated on the initiatives undertaken by the DLSA, including the establishment of Legal Literacy Clubs in various government high and senior secondary schools across Ferozepur. These clubs actively engage students in educational activities such as poster-making, debates, handwriting competitions, and painting contests to promote legal awareness.
She also highlighted the upcoming National Lok Adalat scheduled for December 14, 2024, urging the public to take advantage of legal aid and dispute resolution services offered by the authority.
The seminar further emphasized the free legal services provided under the aegis of the National Legal Services Authority (NALSA), including victim compensation, mediation centers, and permanent Lok Adalats. Ms. Anuradha also shared details of the toll-free helpline number 15100 and landline number 01632-235034, which are available for public assistance. Special focus was placed on safeguarding women’s rights and empowering them through awareness.
The event concluded with the school’s principal expressing heartfelt gratitude to the dignitaries and the DLSA team for their invaluable contributions.