A two-day training programme on Free Legal Aid Services was held at CODP, Mangaluru, on 9th and 10th October 2025. The training was organized with the objective of enhancing legal awareness among women and empowering them to access justice through available free legal mechanisms. Women participants from various clusters actively took part in the sessions with great enthusiasm. The resource persons shared valuable insights on the provisions of legal aid, the process of seeking legal remedies, and the functioning of legal service authorities in safeguarding the rights of women and vulnerable communities. The sessions included interactive discussions, case studies, and practical exercises, enabling participants to understand legal issues related to domestic violence, inheritance and property rights, and protection against harassment and exploitation. The training concluded on an encouraging note, with participants expressing gratitude for the opportunity to enhance their legal literacy. They shared that the sessions had instilled confidence to seek legal support and stand up for their rights when faced with injustice
