PREAMBLE
Woman, the very creation of God that makes living beautiful and has been placed on the supreme post in the strength, is often at the receiving end of trauma. This does not happen in only rural areas but they are found in sky rises and posh suits too. Rape cases, domestic violence are increasing day by day. It has been really very difficult for them to define their rights because the changing society has its own system.
Universal human rights declarations are basic rights and freedoms to which all human being are entitled. Article 1 of the United Nation's universal declaration of human rights declare –
“All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights. They are endowed with reason and conscience and should act towards one another in a spirits of brother hood".
One of the most enduring clichés about India is that, is a country of contradictions; like all clichés this one too, has a gain of truth in it. At the heart of the contradiction stand Indian women: for it is true to say that they are among the most oppressed in the world and it is equally true to say that they are among the most liberated, the most articulate and perhaps even the most free. Can these two realities be simultaneously true?
During 18 years India had a woman Prime Minister when, the country saw increasing incidents and violence against women on the other hand women got protection for their rights.
Women’s reservations, unified civil court, protection against insecurities are basic problems the Indian women are facing today. Indian values bind their feet. How can a good understanding are made about the rights of women. They are very important and they deserve all the rights that can be given to anyone.
The independence brought many promises and dreams for women in Indin- the dream of an egalitarian, just democratic society in which both men and women would have a voice. The reality when it began to sink in, was how ever somewhat different. For all that had happened, that despite some improvements in the status of women patriarchy had simply taken on new and different form (Urvashi Butalia).
Human Rights commission and National women’s rights commission are established in country to protect the rights for women, but yet they have not served up to the mark they would be. Vishakha, Aarushi or Ruchika are some of the latest examples.
In this context two days national seminar has its direction to destination. It will help us to discuss the real position of the rights of women. Papers are invited from rural and remote rural areas, which will help to understand the real situation of human rights in Indian women’s because we are in dilemma. In this light these sub points will be discussed in different sessions.
HUMAN RIGHTS OF WOMEN : INDIAN PERSPECTIVE
PREAMBLE
Woman, the very best creation of God, makes the living beautiful. Though she has been accorded the supreme position in terms of mightiness, she is often found at the receiving end in the social fabric. This is not confined only to the rural areas but is evidently observable in sky-rises and posh suits too. Nowadays rape cases, domestic violence and other atrocities are on increase at an alarming rate. Thus, it appears pretty difficult to them to identify their inalienable rights and assert accordingly in the changing rhythm of the society.
Universal Declaration of Human Rights recognizes the basic rights and freedoms every human being is entitled to. Article 1 of the Declaration reads:
“All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights. They are endowed with reason and conscience and should act towards one another in a spirits of brotherhood".
One of the most unfortunate clichés about Indian society is that it is a society of contradictions. At the core of these contradictions, there stand Indian women and her plight: for based on political and legal dynamics, many of us would claim that they are among the most liberated creatures in the world. However, it continues to remain the fact, and yet many others would aver that they are among most oppressed in the world. Can these two propositions simultaneously hold? Like all clichés, the real plight of woman in Indian society has stayed on to exhibit one such contradiction, perhaps in a most glaring manner. Despite India having had a woman Prime Minister for about 15 years, she has witnessed rising incidents of violence against women. However, the same era featured intensive actions towards protection for their rights.
Gender-based reservation for equal opportunities, unified civil court, protection of women against violence are some of the basic problems that the Indian women is faced with today. However, Indian values bind their feet. In such a situation, how can a woman develop a better understanding of her basic rights! Nevertheless, such rights are central to her decent living and she deserves these rights to exercise.
The independence had brought Indian woman many hopes and dreams - the dream of an egalitarian, just and democratic society in which both men and women would have an equal voice. However, the reality that began to sink in was somewhat different. For all that had happened, despite some improvements in the status of women, patriarchy continued to dominate the Indian social scene, albeit, in a new and different form.
Human Rights Commission and National Commission for Women have been set up in the country to protect the rights of women. But these statutory bodies have so far not been able to perform their mandated task satisfactorily.
In this context, two days national seminar has its direction to destination. It will provide us a platform to discuss the status of the women’s rights. Papers are invited from rural and remote rural areas which would help us understand the status of human rights in Indian women’s rights. In the light of papers received, sub points will be discussed in different sessions.
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2011
NATIONAL SEMINAR ON HUMAN RIGHTS OF WOMEN : INDIAN PERSPECTIVE (Sponsored by U.G.C. New Delhi) 05-06 March 2011
PREAMBLE
Woman, the very creation of God that makes living beautiful and has been placed on the supreme post in the strength, is often at the receiving end of trauma. This does not happen in only rural areas but they are found in sky rises and posh suits too. Rape cases, domestic violence are increasing day by day. It has been really very difficult for them to define their rights because the changing society has its own system.
Universal human rights declarations are basic rights and freedoms to which all human being are entitled. Article 1 of the United Nation's universal declaration of human rights declare –
“All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights. They are endowed with reason and conscience and should act towards one another in a spirits of brother hood".
One of the most enduring clichés about India is that, is a country of contradictions; like all clichés this one too, has a gain of truth in it. At the heart of the contradiction stand Indian women: for it is true to say that they are among the most oppressed in the world and it is equally true to say that they are among the most liberated, the most articulate and perhaps even the most free. Can these two realities be simultaneously true?
During 18 years India had a woman Prime Minister when, the country saw increasing incidents and violence against women on the other hand women got protection for their rights.
Women’s reservations, unified civil court, protection against insecurities are basic problems the Indian women are facing today. Indian values bind their feet. How can a good understanding are made about the rights of women. They are very important and they deserve all the rights that can be given to anyone.
The independence brought many promises and dreams for women in Indin- the dream of an egalitarian, just democratic society in which both men and women would have a voice. The reality when it began to sink in, was how ever somewhat different. For all that had happened, that despite some improvements in the status of women patriarchy had simply taken on new and different form (Urvashi Butalia).
Human Rights commission and National women’s rights commission are established in country to protect the rights for women, but yet they have not served up to the mark they would be. Vishakha, Aarushi or Ruchika are some of the latest examples.
In this context two days national seminar has its direction to destination. It will help us to discuss the real position of the rights of women. Papers are invited from rural and remote rural areas, which will help to understand the real situation of human rights in Indian women’s because we are in dilemma. In this light these sub points will be discussed in different sessions.
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