Hyderabad: The Mailardevpally police on Saturday, August 1, conducted a women’s safety programme during which it raised awareness regarding the legal rights of women and the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act.
The initiative was titled “Women Safety and Security, Nutrition, Menstrual Hygiene, POCSO Act 2012, and Prohibition of Child Marriage Act 2006” and was conducted under the aegis of Telangana State Commission for Women (TGSCW).
Detailed sessions were conducted on safe and unsafe touch, the POCSO Act 2012, the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act 2006, cybercrime awareness, and the prevention of human trafficking. Special focus was placed on nutrition and menstrual hygiene management for adolescent girls.
The police department briefed the attendees about various support services, emergency helpline numbers, and the Spandana team’s roles in ensuring women’s safety.
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