Sakhi One Stop Center ensures safe conduct of exams for student facing family harassment in Rajkot
Rajkot: Amidst family opposition and mental harassment, the Sakhi One Stop Center emerged as a strong support system for a 19-year-old student determined to continue her education. With the assistance of the center and social workers, the student was successfully able to appear for her college examination in a secure environment.
The student is currently pursuing her second year of a Bachelor of Arts degree. As per agency report, counseling sessions revealed that her parents and elder sister were exerting continuous mental pressure on her regarding her studies. It was reported that the elder sister had cast doubts on the student's character, attempted to prevent her from attending college, and subjected her to physical assault and threats to her life.
Fearing that she would be stopped from taking her exams, the student submitted an application to the women's police station. Following this, she was provided shelter at the Sakhi One Stop Center situated in Rajkot. Counselors at the center, Yasmin Ben and Kalpana Ben, conducted counseling sessions to provide the student with necessary mental support during this difficult time.
With the cooperation of Rupalben Shah, a member of the Saibaba Charitable Trust, the student was safely transported to the examination center. After the exam concluded, she was brought back to the Sakhi One Stop Center. The student expressed her gratitude to the center and the social workers, stating that their support was the sole reason she could continue her studies and sit for her college examination.
The Sakhi One Stop Center clarified that their objective was not limited to facilitating the examination but also involved providing continuous support and counseling to secure her future. The center also intends to establish a dialogue with the family at an appropriate time to reach a resolution. Working towards women's safety and rights, the center emphasized that providing every possible assistance to women in such circumstances remains their priority, ensuring they can fulfill their rights and dreams without fear.
