Conversation with Flavia Agnes, Director, Majlis Legal Centre

August 6, 2015 ~ jilsnujs ~ Leave a comment

Ms. Flavia Agnes is a lawyer who has worked in the field of women's rights for over two decades. She is a co-founder of Majlis Legal Centre, Mumbai, that provides socio-legal support to women and children on issues of matrimonial rights, domestic violence, sexual abuse, etc. She has several publications to her credit and is a … Continue reading Conversation with Flavia Agnes, Director, Majlis Legal Centre

Mandatory Reporting Under POCSO: Are We Ready?

June 27, 2015June 27, 2015 ~ jilsnujs ~ 2 Comments

by Mansi Binjrajka Although there is much discussion and awareness about sexual violence against women, the same is not the case with child sexual abuse. In Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam’s words, a “conspiracy of silence” surrounds the subject. This is partly a result of the deep-seated belief that child sexual abuse is a … Continue reading Mandatory Reporting Under POCSO: Are We Ready?