By TCN News,
Aligarh: A program was organized by the female students of Aligarh Muslim University at IG Hall on 25 September seeking justice for the Hyderabad rape victim, and to create an awareness among female students about their rights and promote gender sensitization.
Anam Rais Khan, student of BA (LLB) 4th year who was the convener of the program, said that the severe physical and mental abuse which the victim has undergone is really hard for us to even imagine.
Dr. Bazigha Tabassum, Social Activist and Director, Council for Research and Empowerment of Women, urged the students to speak up for an honorable and safe existence, which is a basic human right. She encouraged the students to learn self defense through martial arts and develop strong and bold personalities.
Dr Samina Khan, Associate Professor Department of English AMU, stressed the need to be sensitive in all spheres of life. she said that we should contribute in our own small ways towards gender sensitisation and violence against women.
Finally a memorandum addressed to the President of India was read out by Dr. Aeman Khalid on behalf of all students of AMU, Council for Research and Empowerment of Women, and Girls Islamic Organization, Jamat e Islami Hind.
Many teachers and eminent personalities of the town were also present in the Program
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