New Law College Pune Hosts Eye-Opening Seminar on LGBTQIA+ Inclusivity

Pune, 4th September 2023: Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed to be University’s New Law College Pune, in collaboration with the Gender Sensitization Cell, organized a seminar on Gender Diversity and Inclusivity, with a special reference to LGBTQIA+, on September 4, 2023.

The seminar was an interactive and insightful session initiated and conducted by Shyam (Samuel) Konnur, Founder of the Mist Foundation. In attendance were Dr. Ujwala Bendale, Dean & In-Charge Principal of New Law College, Dr. Jyoti Dharm, Vice Principal, Dr. Rajlakshmi Wagh, Faculty In-Charge, and Divya Saxena, Faculty Coordinator of the Gender Sensitivity Cell.

Shyam Konnur, who has been working in this field for the past 15 years, led the event. Throughout the seminar, law students from various classes actively engaged, asking questions and sharing their thoughts, all of which were thoughtfully addressed by Shyam Konnur.

The event received invaluable support from Dr. Ujwala Bendale, Dean & In-Charge Principal, and Dr. Jyoti Dharm, Vice Principal. It was an initiative spearheaded by Dr. Rajlakshmi Wagh, Faculty In-Charge, and Divya Saxena, Faculty Coordinator of the Gender Sensitivity Cell.

Shyam primarily focused on elucidating the distinctions between sex, gender, and sexuality, emphasizing that individuals do not need to comprehend every aspect of a person’s gender or sexuality. Instead, he underscored the importance of accepting and respecting individuals for who they are. Shyam emphasized that treating every human being with equality, regardless of their sexuality or gender, is a step towards creating a more perfect world.

Dr. Ujwala Bendale, Dean & In-Charge Principal of New Law College, further delved into how the role of a lawyer extends beyond litigation and corporate jobs. She highlighted the pivotal role law students play in fostering a more inclusive society through their research efforts.

Dr. Bendale encouraged students to think critically and engage in research paper writing. She also revealed that New Law College, Pune, intends to organize more such sessions in the future, providing students with opportunities for insightful discussions on Gender Diversity and Inclusivity.