On the 19th July, 2025, CLPR conducted a full-day training program for Paralegals Volunteers (PLVs) on the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989 (POA Act), at the National Law School of India University, Bangalore. The one-day session brought together PLVs across Karnataka, engaged in supporting from was designed to equip PLVs with legal knowledge, practical tools, and strategic insight to support the victims of caste-based violence and atrocities across Karnataka. Payal Gaikwad (Projects Coordinator, CLPR) welcomed the participants and introduced the purpose of the session. The objective of the training was to build a strong understanding of the POA Act and equip PLVs with practical strategies to assist the victims, interact with authorities, and address challenges faced on the ground.
As part of the ongoing Constitution Defender Project, the Centre for Law and Policy Research (CLPR) organised a virtual training workshop on The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012 for Paralegal Volunteers on 5 April 2025. The primary aim of the session was to strengthen the legal knowledge and skills of paralegal volunteers on child protection laws, enabling them to play a more effective role in community legal awareness and in supporting the survivors of sexual offences in accessing justice. The event brought together participants from different parts of Karnataka and our Paralegal Volunteers, fostering an inclusive and interactive learning environment.
On the 3rd of February 2024, CLPR hosted a training program dedicated to furthering the understanding of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities at the National Law School of India University, Bangalore. This initiative is part of our ongoing commitment to making the Constitution work for everyone through law and policy research, social and governance interventions, and strategic impact litigation. The meeting commenced with a discussion on the agenda, highlighting the significant strides made in previous training sessions focused on caste, gender, and disability rights. Attendees were reminded of the importance of these ongoing efforts and how they contribute to fostering an inclusive society. Acknowledging the foundational knowledge gained from past training sessions, the program delved deeper into the pertinent issues faced by minority, disabled, and transgender communities. This served as a foundation for more targeted discussions and interventions to address these groups’ unique challenges.
