PANAJI
Students from Goa University raised serious concerns over women’s safety while pressing for legislation to make public areas safer for women in Goa and India as a whole, during the National Youth Parliament.
The 4th Edition of the National Youth Parliament recently ended, with students highlighting various issues. The National Youth Parliament Scheme (NYPS) 2024, launched by the Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs, aims to engage young citizens in the democratic process by simulating parliamentary sessions.
According to a press statement issued by the University, the Political Science discipline under the DD Kosambi School of Social Sciences and Behavioural Studies, who participated in the Parliament, firmly spoke for women’s safety, highlighting the need for legislation to make public areas conducive to women.
“A contentious discussion was sparked by the topic of marital rape and the legal exception that surrounds it,” the statement reads.
The Varsity said that the students’ fervour remained unwavering as they addressed the humanitarian concerns of forced evictions and called for legislation that offers fair compensation and dignified rehabilitation.
As part of the stimulating discourse, the topics discussed included LGBTQIA+ rights, mental health in the workplace, employee protection and fair labour practices, sports facilities for ambitious young athletes, and challenges surrounding the implementation of the New Education Policy (NEP) 2020.
“National Youth Parliament 2024 was a resounding success. It was more than an academic exercise”a powerful expression of the values and issues that define our times. It gives students a platform to express their opinions on important topics, reinforcing young people in a critical role in determining the country’s course,” the GU said.
