“ABHAYA” a one woman show written & directed by Meena Naik, performed by Chinmayi Swami

Release of ASM Journal Volume 91

We are happy to share with you that on 25^th November 2023, on the occasion of the Foundation Day of the Asiatic, the Society has released Volume 91 of the ASM Journal. It has come to the Society's notice that some unscrupulous elements are collecting money for publishing papers in the Society's Journal and offering bogus certificates. The Asiatic Society does not collect money for publishing in its journal, nor does it guarantee publication, and neither does it issue any certificate. Authors must verify with the Society before submitting any papers, and papers will be published only after rigorous peer review and editing. The Society does not take responsibility for any payments made to third parties claiming to represent the Society, or for their papers appearing in a cloned/spam journal. Ours is a print-only journal.

THE ASIATIC SOCIETY OF MUMBAI
The Literary Club of the Asiatic Society of Mumbai
invites you to a performance titled “ABHAYA” a one woman show
written & directed by Meena Naik, performed by Chinmayi Swami,
on Friday 30th June 2023 at 5 p.m.

The Literary Club of the Asiatic Society of Mumbai is pleased to invite you to a performance titled “ABHAYA” a one woman show, written & directed by Meena Naik, performed by Chinmayi Swami, on Friday 30th June 2023 at 5 p.m. in the Durbar Hall of the Society.

On 19 June 2012, the POCSO Act was brought into existence to protect and safeguard the interest of children at every stage of the judicial process, by incorporating child-friendly mechanisms for reporting, recording of evidence, investigation and speedy trial of offenses through designated Special Courts.

ABHAYA portrays the journey of an adolescent girl who has suffered the pain of sexual abuse and her fight for justice. It is the story of a 15-year-old girl, Abhaya, who gets molested by a stranger on the streets. She raises her voice and fights for justice. In the process, she faces three systems: police, medical and court. The POCSO Act helps her seek justice.
This 60-minute interactive play encourages adolescents to raise their voices and stage protests. Our young children do not feel safe talking about the offenses they experience in their homes, by relatives, family friends and social elements. For a safe social environment, communication and dialogue with children are a must.

This play is part of an effort by Awareness through Art. Meena Naik is a well-known puppeteer, theatre personality and filmmaker, who was recently awarded the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award for 2020. She is also the recipient of several fellowships and awards.

Please be there in large numbers to support this worthy cause and help spread awareness about this form of evil in our society. There will be interaction with the team at the end of the performance.
Tea will be served at 4.30 pm.

- Prof. Mangala Sirdeshpande, Hon. Secretary, Asiatic Society of Mumbai
- Meenal Kshirsagar,Vice President of the Society & Chairperson - ASM Lit Club