An Awareness Session at Phuladiyon
Phuladiyon, near Umerkot · A joint community initiative
An impactful awareness session was held at Phuladiyon, near Umerkot — at a learning space generously managed and facilitated by Mr. Dewan Kumar, who graciously provided the venue for this gathering.
Overview
The program was held under the joint platform of Human Rights and Welfare International (HRWI) and Samaj Sewa Foundation (SSF), led by Chaman Lal, Founder & Executive Director of both organisations.
More than 60 participants — including girls, boys, community leaders, and parents — attended the session and actively engaged in discussions on critical social and legal issues affecting vulnerable communities.
Leadership & Speakers
The session was organised by our coordinator, Adv. Sanjay Kumar Maharaj, and brought together experienced legal voices to guide the discussion.
- Chaman LalFounder & Executive Director · HRWI & SSF
- Adv. Sanjay Kumar MaharajSession Coordinator
- Adv. Vijay KumarGuest Speaker
- Adv. Sapna KumariGuest Speaker
- Adv. Nirjala KumariGuest Speaker
Topics Covered
The session addressed a wide range of social and legal issues, opening space for open discussion and shared learning:
- The role of women in education and society
- Forced religious conversions and the protection of vulnerable persons
- Early and child marriages and the legal safeguards available
- Discrimination against minority communities
- Protection, safety, and rights of Hindu girls and women
- Community legal rights awareness and access to justice
- Promotion of girls' education and equal opportunities
- Social, economic, and community resilience challenges
Acknowledgements
A special thanks to Dewan Kumar and The Vision Academy (Free for All) for opening their doors and supporting this initiative. Community spaces like these make grassroots awareness work possible.
Together, we reaffirm our commitment to education, justice, empowerment, and the protection of fundamental rights for all members of society.
