Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Feb 12: The Centre for Women’s Studies (CWS), University of Jammu, in collaboration with the Department of National Strategic Studies, Central University of Jammu, organized an awareness workshop titled “Cyber Crimes against Women: Emerging Challenges and Legal Framework at CUJ Campus, Rahya Sucheni, Samba.
The workshop aimed to sensitize students, researchers, and faculty members to the growing threat of cyber crimes targeting women and to enhance understanding of the existing legal mechanisms to address such challenges.
The keynote speaker for the workshop was Prof Savita Nayyar, Director, Centre for Women’s Studies, University of Jammu. She discussed the legal framework available in India to address cyber offences including Information Technology Act, 2000, and relevant sections of the Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, laws relating to online harassment, defamation, obscenity, privacy violations, and identity theft which provide a legal framework for redressal.
However, she acknowledged that effective implementation remains a challenge due to underreporting, lack of awareness, procedural delays, and limited gender sensitivity within enforcement mechanisms. She emphasized on the importance of reporting mechanisms, digital literacy, and collective responsibility in creating safer online environments for women. She added addressing cyber crimes against women requires a multi-dimensional approach involving legal reforms, technological safeguards, institutional accountability, and societal change. She concluded that ensuring cyber safety for women is integral to achieving gender justice and inclusive digital development.
Dr Neeta Rani, Head, Department of National Security Studies, CUJ, emphasized on the growing relevance of addressing Cyber crimes against women in today’s digital era. She also underscored the need for awareness, legal literacy and collective responsibility.
Earlier, Dr Disha Sharma, faculty, Centre for Women’s Studies, JU, placed the introductory context. Dr R Sudhakar, Associate Professor, CUJ gave the welcome address. The programme concluded with a vote of thanks delivered by Dr Saranjit Kaur, faculty, Centre for Women’s Studies.
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