Safety First in Siolim: NCW and Goa Women’s Panel Hold Anti-Stalking Awareness Session for Students

Safety First in Siolim: NCW and Goa Women’s Panel Hold Anti-Stalking Awareness Session for Students

SIOLIM: The National Commission for Women (NCW) in collaboration with the Goa State Commission for Women organised an awareness programme on Stalking at St. Francis Xavier Higher Secondary School, Siolim.The programme aimed at educating students, especially girls, about what constitutes stalking, its legal implications and how to seek help and report such incidents. Siolim MLA  Delilah Lobo, Chairperson of Goa State Commission for Women Ranjita Pai, school faculty, students and other dignitaries attended the programme.

Addressing the students, speakers stressed the importance of early identification of stalking behaviour, self-safety and awareness of laws and helplines available for women. Students were encouraged to speak up without fear and approach the concerned officials .The interactive session saw active participation from students who raised queries on cyber stalking and harassment.