ANDHRA LOYOLA COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS) WOMEN CELL : DHEERA - VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN" - Guest Lecture- ANDHRA LOYOLA COLLEGE(AUTONOMOUS)in collaboration with the FEDERATION OF OBSTETRIC AND GYNECOLOGICAL SOCIETIES OF INDIA, 23.09.2022 11.00-1.00PM

The Women Cell of Andhra Loyola College in collaboration with the Federation of Obstetric and Gynecological societies of India organized a guest lecture on " Dheera - Violence against Women" at the Old Seminar Hall. Dr Gowthami Dumpala, Consultant Obstetrician and gynecologist, Smile Multispeciality Hospital, Vijayawada, Dr Padmaja Veeramachaneni, IVF Specialist, Padmaja Clinic, Vijayawada, Dr Sailaja Nalluri, Treasurer, Vijayawada Obstetric and gynaecological society were the resource persons. Dr Sailaja Nalluri focused on the atrocities against women related to gender-based and gender-biased. She explained how pathetic it is to kill a baby in the mother’s womb itself if it is revealed that she is a girl baby. She quoted many examples from Vedas and Puranas to show how women proved themselves as great warriors and administrators. She urged women not to be tolerant and silent but be expressive and communicative in raising their voice and protecting them from honour killings, sexual assaults, emotional abuses, cyber bullying, stalking or any other violence which affects their life. Dr Gowthami Dumpala spoke on the role of the active bystanders which is very crucial in protecting women against violence. She gave a crystal-clear view about the apps, universal signals and phone numbers that women should be aware of in case of any impending danger. She exhorted the young students to educate the society and build a safe environment for the future generations. Dr Padmaja Veeramachaneni concentrated on the topic bridging gender divide peer pressure. She expressed that the society or the family should not dictate any race but urge them to live with dignity, decency and discipline. She explained at length about the common problems faced by the teenagers and the curriculum should also be designed to give them an idea regarding the issues related to women and preventive measures. Rev. Fr. Dr. G.A.P. Kishore, Principal, Rev. Fr. Bujji Babu, Controller of Examinations in their opening remarks told the students that it is the need of every individual who is a part of this society to respect and regard that women are not simply the part of the society, they are the major part of this society. More than 200 students and women faculty members participated in the session.