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Marathwada Mitra Mandal’s Shankarrao Chavan Law College, Pune is affiliated to Savitribai Phule Pune Unversity, Approved by Bar Council of India, Recognized by Government of Maharashtra and Accredited with ‘A’ Grade by National Assessment and Accreditation Council of India, Thus Stands as One of the Premier Law Institution in India.The esteemed C20 Samajshala, a G20 Initiative, has honoured their college for pioneering this ground-breaking course. This recognition serves as a testament to the impactful work they are doing to create a more inclusive society and empower individuals through socio-legal education.
This initiative not only benefits the participants directly involved in the course but also has a positive ripple effect on society by encouraging dialogue, understanding, acceptance and creates a safer and more supportive environment for LGBTQIA+ individuals and contributes to the broader goal of advancing social progress and human rights.
What Are The Details Of The Event?
- Topic: Law and Alternative Sexualities
- Date of the event: 25th August 2023
- Last date of registation: 19th August 2023
- Registration form: CLICK HERE to do the registration
- Registration fee: Graduates from any stream may enroll for this 3-month course for a fee of
- Rs. 3,000/- for MMSCLC Students
- Rs. 4,000/- for Non-MMSCLC Students
- Key speakers:
- Principal Resource Person: Prof. Dr. R. Raj Rao: Principal Resource and Former Professor & HOD English Literature Department, Savitribai Phule Pune University, academician, author, poet, playwriter and carrying extensive international teaching experience, including Dresden University, Germany, Tubingen University, Germany and Concordia University, Canada. Currently Dr. R. Raj Rao is Adjunct Prof. at Nalanda University, Rajgir.
- Guest Speakers:
- Parmesh Shahani: Author & LGBTQIA+ Inclusion Advocate, Founder and Former Head of Godrej India Culture Lab as Culture Curator, Mumbai.
- Ashok Rowkavi: India’s first Gay rights activist, Founder of HUMSAFAR-NGO, and visiting faculty at TISS, FLAME University, and scientific advisory committee member of ICMR-NARI, Mumbai.
- Maya Sharma: Feminist, Lesbian and Queer activist, Author, and Founder of Vikalp, Women’s Group exploring the lives of marginalized LGBT women, Vadodara.
- Ms. Aruna Desai: Co-founder, Sweekar-Rainbow Parents, Mumbai.
- Prince Manvendra Singh Gohil and DeAndre Richardson: Crown Prince of Rajpipla, Chairperson and co-founder of Lakshya Trust, Gujarat.
- Zainab Javed Patel: Chief Inclusion Diversity, Pernod Ricard India, Delhi.
- Kanav Sahgal: Samvidhaan Fellowship Project Manager, VIDHI Centre for Legal Policy, Delhi.
- Sr. Adv. Anand Grover: Supreme Court Senior Lawyer and Legal Activist in Indian Law relating to homosexuality and HIV, Delhi.
- Dr. Aqsa Sheikh: Transwoman, activist, MBBS, MD (Community Medicine), Associate Professor, Department of Community Medicine, Jamia Hamdard University.
- Shruti Chakarvarty: Mental Health Professional, Chief Advisor Mariwala Health Initiatives, Mumbai (*subject to availability)
- Shrruti Patole: India’s 1stMrs. Universe Confident,Brand Ambassador Diversity and Inclusion G20 Summit, Pune, Maharashtra (*subject to availability)
- Ms. Sarita Jadav: National Program Officer, Health and Education, UNESCO, Delhi.
- Ruth Vanita: Professor at University of Montana, USA, Indian academician, activist, and author specializing in British and Indian literary history with a focus on gender and sexuality studies
- Prof. Dr. Anagha Tambe: Professor, Head of the Dept. Women and Gender Studies, Savitribai Phule Pune University.
For More Information:
For any query email at courses@sclc.edu.inor call on 7888031802/ 9673335372
CLICK HERE For The Brochure
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