Ending Violence Against Women: Awareness of Laws and Policies in India
Ending Violence Against Women: Awareness of Laws and Policies in India | A Four-Week Online Certificate Training Course | April 2023 | IMPRI #WebPolicyLearning

#IMPRI Gender Impact Studies Center (GISC), IMPRI Impact and Policy Research Institute, New Delhi invites you to #WebPolicyLearning
A Four-Week Online Certificate Training Course on
Ending Violence Against Women:
Awareness of Laws and Policies in India
Details of the #WebPolicyLearning:
Dates: April (8, 15, 22, 29), 2023
Four Consecutive Saturday
Time: 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. IST
Platform: Zoom
Course Fee: INR 2500 (inclusive of GST)
Discounted Fee: For Professionals: INR 2000 | For Students: INR 1500
Additionally, Bulk Discounts can be availed for groups of more than 5 participants
Registration Form
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Teaser: https://youtu.be/mkD1N0mkkxQ
About
The Constitution of India guarantees equality, justice, liberty and a life with dignity to every citizen. There is a spate of laws enacted to deal with the situations of crime against women. Besides provisions being listed in the Indian Penal Code, the Criminal Procedure Code, and the Civil Procedure Code, certain specific laws are enacted to deal with the situation of crime against women, such as the Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961, the Protection of Women Against Domestic Violence Act, 2005, the Sexual Harassment of Women and Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 and so on.
Yet, the incidences of crime are increasing. The solution lies in understanding how the legal system works and thinking of other measures beyond the law to make it more effective. This online training course aims to understand the different forms of violence that women face in homes and in public spaces, the available legal remedies, how these laws are enacted, the way the laws operate, and to think about other safety measures. The course will stimulate thinking about basic questions, such as how to ensure the safety of women? Why do we need separate laws to deal with crime against women?
The constitution of India guarantees equality than why women are facing violence in homes and in public spaces? How and why are laws being made? What are the international law provisions to deal with VAW? What are the criminal law provisions and if deterrence has actually worked to eradicate violence? What are the civil remedies available to deal with VAW and how such remedies help victims and survivors of violence? Can we say that violence against women is eradicated after the laws are in operation for years? If not, why? What are the gaps that exists between the ground realities and the ways law exist on papers? What more can be done to ensure the safety of women? Can we think of remedies beyond law to ensure that women stay safe in homes and public spaces? Certainly, we cannot hold women and children responsible for their safety then who is responsible to ensure safety and wellbeing of women and children?
For Whom
Young professionals, students and common citizens interested in knowing basics about the situation relating to violence against women, how laws are made, the legal provisions and implementation of law.
Benefits of Taking the Course
Participants would:
• Learn from globally and nationally renowned thematic experts and practitioners
• Gain first-hand insights and networking opportunities
• Get course outline and reading list from the experts for learning
• Get access to session videos for 15 days
• Receive a certificate of completion
• Have the opportunity to publish their essays on the IMPRI Insights Blog, which features the articles of eminent people from around the globe.
Upon successful completion of the program, each participant will be awarded a Certificate of Completion.

Program Experts
Chair: Prof Vibhuti Patel
Visiting Distinguished Professor, IMPRI
Convener: Dr Simi Mehta
CEO & Editorial Director, IMPRI
Master Trainer: Adv Dr Shalu Nigam
Advocate, Author, and Researcher, Gender and Human Rights & Visiting Senior Fellow IMPRI
Experts:
Adv Dr Albertina Almeida
Lawyer and Human Rights Activist, Goa
Dr Keerthi Bollineni
President, Vasavya Mahila Mandali, Vijayawada
Prof Bijayalaxmi Nanda
Principal, and Professor of Political Science, Miranda House, University of Delhi
Adv Celin Thomas
Advocate, Celin Thomas and Associates, Bengaluru
Ms Anju Dubey Pandey
Formerly Specialist, Ending Violence against Women, and Team Lead, Gender-Responsive Governance, UN Women India
Dr Ranjana Kumari
Director, Centre for Social Research India
Ms Nandini Sarkar
Director of Business Operations, C-Quel Management Services Pvt Ltd

Course Structure
Day 1: April 8, 2023
Theme: Ensuring Women’s Safety in Situation of Increasing Violence
Special Remarks: Ms Anju Dubey Pandey
Topic: Legal Perspectives on VAW
Master Trainer: Adv Dr Shalu Nigam
Topic: Violence against Women and Women’s Movement
Expert: Prof Vibhuti Patel
Day 2: April 15, 2023
Theme: VAW and Legal Safeguards and Other Measures
Special Remarks: Dr Ranjana Kumari
Topic: Legal Safeguards and Constitutional Rights against VAW
Master Trainer: Adv Dr Shalu Nigam
Topic: Substantive Equality: A Constitutional Safeguard for Women
Expert: Adv Dr Albertina Almeida
Day 3: April 22, 2023
Theme: Ensuring Safety of Women in Public Spaces
Special Remarks: Ms Nandini Sarkar
Topic: Laws and Safety for Women in Public Spaces
Master Trainer: Adv Dr Shalu Nigam
Topic: Legal Safeguards against Violence in Public Spaces and Work Places
Expert: Adv Celin Thomas
Day 4: April 29, 2023
Theme: Ensuring Safety of Women in Homes
Topic: Domestic Violence Laws and Other Measures
Master Trainer: Adv Dr Shalu Nigam
Topic: Domestic Violence – Awareness of Policies and Laws in India
Expert: Dr Keerthi Bollineni
Special Remarks: Prof Bijayalaxmi Nanda
Participants List & Details:
Participants List and Details | |||
Ending Violence Against Women: Awareness of Laws and Policies in India | |||
A Four-Week Online Certificate Training Course | |||
April, 2023 | IMPRI #WebPolicyLearning | |||
Name | Designation | Organisation | Location |
Akanksha Kapoor | BA (Hons.) History | Mata Sundari College, DU | Delhi |
Anne Naorem | PhD student | Manipur University | Imphal |
Antonia Ratnakala | Social worker/Managing Trustee | Institute for Family Well-Being | Bangalore |
Anusha Rashmi | Associate Professor | K S Hegde Medical Academy | Mangaluru |
Ardra S S | Mumbai | Amity University, Mumbai | Navi Mumbai |
Ashwini Kirti | PhD Scholar | Department of Social Work, University of Delhi | New Delhi |
Ayushi Bhati | Sr. associate | The/Nudge Institue | Bangalore |
Baishali Lahiri | National Project Coordinator | International Labour Organization | New Delhi |
Barsha Chattaraj | Student | University of Calcutta | Kolkata |
Bhavana Prem Chand | Associate Professor | Smt. Maniben M.P.Shah Women’s College, Matunga | Mumbai |
Binita Gheewala | Assist. Professor | Sir K P College of Commerce | Surat |
Charu Agrawal | Lecturer | Hanerol | Bengaluru |
Chingzong Helena Lepcha | Assistant Professor | Salesian College Siliguri | Siliguri |
Deepali Atul Deokar | Founder and Director | Exploring Womanhood Foundation | Nagpur |
Dr Binda M. N. | Assistant Professor/Women Empowerment Cell Coordinator | Government College (A), Ananthapuramu | Ananthapuramu |
Dr. Ekta . | Assistant Professor | Baikunthi Devi Kanya Mahavidyalaya, Agra | Agra |
Dr Rashmi Paraskar sovani | Associate professor | C. P. & Berar College | Nagpur |
Dr Sheeba S Rajan | Assistant Professor | Pillai HOC College of Arts, Science and Commerce | Rasayani, Maharashtra |
Dr Archana Padgaonkar | Assistant Professor | K.J.Somaiya College of Science and Commerce | Mumbai |
Dr Seeta | Assistant professor | Uttarakhand Open University | Haldwani |
Garima Rawal | Student | G.D Goenka | New Delhi |
Harshit Kulhari | Student | Kirori Mal College, DU | New Delhi |
Hemlata Garg | Case worker | Vishakha Mahila Shikha Evam Shoudh Samiti | Salumbar Block, Udaipur District |
Immanuel Lalsanhim Keivom | PhD Scholar | Amity University, Noida | Greater Noida |
Ipshita Mitra | Research scholar | IGNOU | Noida |
Jaiwantika Dutta Dhupkar | Manager-Communications | Vishwa Samudra Holdings Pvt Ltd | Hyderabad, Telangana |
Kirthi Jayakumar | Researcher | Saahas | Chennai |
Kunzang Angmo | Research Scholar | Ambedkar University, Delhi | Jammu |
Kyra Jani | Student | Ashoka university | Delhi |
M Sucharitha Reddy | Dr | Sri Padmavati Mahila Visva Vidhyalayam | Tirupati |
Maihili Ganjoo | Dean & Professor | Manavrachna International of Research and Studies | Faridabad, Haryana |
Malabika Dhar | Content Manager | Youth ki Awaaz | Kolkata, West Bengal |
Mallikarjunagouda Biradar | PhD in Criminology | Rani Channamma University, Belagavi | Belagavi, Karnataka |
Neelu Khosla | Assoc. Prof. | Vivek College of Commerce | Mumbai |
Neeru Chaudhary | Director, Program Operations | Nomi Network | Delhi |
Neha Singh | Consultant Child Protection | UNICEF | Raipur |
Pooja Kumari Pooja Kumari | Assistant Professor | Rameshwar Dass Sarraf Public Girls College | Rewari |
Pratham Thool | Student | NA | Mumbai |
Prerana Saikia | Student | University of Delhi | Nagaon |
Ram Nagesh Poojari | Student | Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences | Bangalore |
Rasika Sundaram | Ms. | Founder, The Neeti Project | Chennai |
Raynah Passanha | Convenor | ICWM | Pune |
Renu Singhal | Advocate | Thakran and Thakran law office | Dwarka |
Richa Bhutani | Research Scholar | Tata Institute of Social Sciences | New Delhi |
Richa Khobragade | Program coordinator | Urja trust | Mumbai |
Rimsha Khan | Student | Lady Shri Ram College for Women | Bareilly |
Risha Baruah | Asst Prof | Jamia Millia Islamia | New Delhi |
Rohini Chandra | Project Head and Relationship Manager | Tresna Foundation | Ahmedabad |
Rushita Shetty | Programme Associate | EQUATIONS- Equitable Tourism Options | Belgaum |
Sanjeev Kumar Tyagi | Executive Engineer | Public Health Engineering Dept. | Hissar |
Shabistan Gaffar | Chairperson | All India Confederation Women Empowerment through Education | Delhi |
Shakuntala Khune | Assistant professor | MGV’s K.B.H.Law College Malegaon camp | Malegaon camp |
Shalinidevi Ari | Student | Ashoka university | Delhi |
Shravani Prakash | Founder | Ellenomics | Bangalore |
Siddarooda P M | L & D Manager | Buzzindia Trust | Bangalore |
Sireesha Sireesha | Development Finance Consultant | Independent | New Delhi |
Sonal Dsouza | Consultant | Shillim | Mumbai |
Sonali Maheshwari | Lead- Content & Solutions | Catalyst Group | UpFront | New Delhi |
Sonam D Mehta | Advocate, Mediator | IIAM | New Delhi |
Sucharita Pujari | Assistant Professor | National Institute of Rural Development & Panchayati Raj | Hyderabad |
Sukriti Chawla | Undergraduate Student (double-majoring in English and Anthropology) | Ashoka University | Delhi |
Sunanda Das | Research Scholar | TISS | West Bengal |
Swasti Sachdeva | Student | Jamia Millia Islamia | New Delhi |
Trisha Dewan | Former Project Coordinator | Vacha Charitable Trust | Dehradun |
Trishant Bora | Programme Associate | Equitable Tourism Options (EQUATIONS) | New Delhi |
Unaiza Kadri | Program Associate | Urja Trust | Mumbai |
Vandana Raghunath | Professor | Narayana Dental College | Nellore |
Zaira Rahim | PhD Scholar (Sociology) | Dr B R Ambedkar University | New Delhi |
YouTube Videos:
Week 1: https://youtu.be/CxZImMFXDvU
Week 2: https://youtu.be/TrX2-mMeaP8
Week 3: https://youtu.be/IT_9zh35CR4
Week 4: https://youtu.be/t9oQ-SXk_xU
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Additional Details
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