Webinar shines spotlight on Integrity from Women's Rights and Disability Rights perspective

A recent webinar organised by Women Gaining Ground (WGG), a global consortium, brought together experts and advocates to discuss the critical issues of Bodily Autonomy and Integrity (BNS and BNSS) from the perspectives of women's rights and disability rights.

Addressing Sexual and Gender-Based Violence

WGG's global program aims to address sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) and promote the political participation of young women and women with disabilities. India is one of the participating countries, along with Bangladesh, Kenya, Uganda, and Rwanda.

India's Participation

In India, the program is being implemented in four states: Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, and West Bengal. Four organisations working on women's rights and disability rights in these states are partnering with CREA, the global implementing partner from India.

Webinar Highlights

The webinar provided a platform for experts and advocates to share their insights and experiences on BNS and BNSS from women's rights and disability rights perspectives. The discussion highlighted the importance of recognizing and promoting bodily autonomy and integrity as fundamental human rights.

The recent national webinar on 'Understanding Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita: Women's Rights & Disability Rights Perspective' shed light on the significance of the new Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) in reforming India's criminal justice system. The webinar featured expert speakers, including Dr. Sarfaraz Ahmed Khan, Renu Mishra, and Abhiti Gupta, who all agreed that the changes were necessary to bring reform to the country's criminal justice system. It highlighted the need for continued efforts to ensure that the new laws are effectively implemented and that the rights of women and persons with disabilities are protected.