– Raheem Khan
Jaipur: The Rajasthan Chapter of Association for Protection of Civil Rights (APCR) has initiated a state-level legal awareness campaign at its office in Adarsh Nagar. The campaign, running from January 1 to January 31, 2025, aims to educate the public across all districts of Rajasthan about legal provisions and their rights. A series of programmes will be organised to enhance understanding of the judicial process and empower individuals with legal knowledge.
Addressing the launch, APCR State President Advocate Syed Saadat Ali highlighted the campaign’s objectives. “Our mission is to raise legal awareness among all sections of society, connect diverse communities with APCR, recruit more paralegal volunteers, and expand the organisation’s reach across Rajasthan,” he stated.
The campaign includes various initiatives such as legal awareness sessions, networking events, district visits by state office bearers, panel discussions, RTI workshops, paralegal training sessions, legal clinics, media interactions, and organisational dialogues.
Muzzamil Rizvi, APCR’s General Secretary, provided an overview of the organisation’s work. “APCR is a national human rights organisation committed to protecting the rights of victims and the underprivileged through legal advocacy. Training paralegal volunteers remains central to our efforts, enabling them to assist individuals in securing their legal rights,” he explained.
The campaign’s focus on community engagement was underscored by speakers from various sectors. Former Assistant Commissioner of GST Department, Meenakshi Sethi Zaidi, stressed the importance of spreading legal awareness among the masses. Bharatiya Dalit Sangh Rajasthan Mahila Prakosh President Hemlata Kasotia emphasised the need to educate women in rural areas about their legal rights.
Jamaat-e-Islami State President Mohammad Nazimuddin commended APCR Rajasthan’s consistent efforts and encouraged greater outreach. Kaushal Satyarti of the Human Service Trust advocated for door-to-door awareness campaigns to reach underserved communities.
Other notable attendees included Advocate Mohammad Iqbal Khan, Advocate Sarwar, Advocate Ikramullah Khan, social worker Sabiha Parveen, Welfare Party State President Vakkar Ahmed Khan, Advocate Munazir Islam, and APCR Office Secretary Abdul Ghaffar. Representatives from several social organisations also expressed their support and shared their insights on legal and human rights issues.
The event concluded with release of APCR’s 2025 calendar by representatives of various organisations. Abid Khan, APCR Assistant Coordinator, moderated the programme, while Assistant Coordinator Rabbekumaran Khan extended a vote of thanks on behalf of the organisation.
