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Gender Sensitization

The University Grants commission (UGC) has issued directions to all Universities/Institutions to establish a cell to monitor and deal with sexual harassment cases. As per the UGC directive Girijananda Chowdhury University constituted the Gender Sensitization cell in the campus. This cell will spread the message of gender equality in order to eliminate gender bias insensitivity through seminars, poster display, organizing exhibitions etc.

Notification for Gender Sensitization Cell

MEETING MINUTES

ACTIVITIES -

GCU COMMEMORATES THE INTERNATIONAL WEEK
FOR THE ELIMINATION OF VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN 22-25 NOVEMBER 2024

In observance of the International Week for the Elimination of Violence against Women, the Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) and the Gender Sensitization Cell (GSC) at GCU organized a three-day program from 22nd November to 25th November, 2024. The events were thoughtfully designed to raise awareness about violence against women and to inspire collective action for change. The program began with an engaging expert talk by Executive Director, Foundation for Social Transformation, Mr. Ritupon Gogoi on 22nd November. Mr. Gogoi, a dedicated advocate for gender equity, shared valuable insights into the societal challenges faced by women and the importance of individual and collective responsibility in combating gender-based violence. The session was followed by a captivating street play, performed in the university premises, which brought to life the real and emotional struggles of women affected by violence, leaving the audience both moved and inspired.

On 23^rd November, a Cine Show featured a thought-provoking film centered on themes of gender abuse and resilience was held. The screening prompted rich discussions among participants, who shared their reflections on the film’s themes and their relevance to everyday life. The program concluded on 25^th November with a powerful Street Play: Azaadi by the North East Network (NEN) at the GCU premises. This impactful performance highlighted grassroots efforts to combat violence against women and underscored the critical role of community engagement in creating safer spaces for all. . NEN collaborated with GCU as part of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence and the One Billion Rising campaign, under this year’s theme, “Rise for Diversity and Inclusion of All.”

The concluding event featured inspiring speeches from notable figures, including Anurita Pathak Hazarika, Executive Director (i/c) of NEN; Nilanju Dutta from NEN; and Jayanta Kalita, a student member of the ICC at GCU.

The events were met with enthusiastic participation from students, faculty, and staff, who expressed their solidarity and commitment to supporting initiatives for gender equity and safety.

GENDER SENSITIZATION WEEK 01-08 MARCH 2024

Girijananda Chowdhury University observed Gender Sensitization week from 01 March to 08 March 2024. The Gender Sensitization Cell of the University took the initiative to organize workshop creating awareness about gender issues and working towards and creating an enabling environment of gender justice. Prof. Kalpana Sarathy, Professor at the Centre for Public Health, and currently Dean, School of Social Work at the Tata institute of Social Sciences, Guwahati off Campus graced the workshop on 05 March as the resource person. An interactive session between the students and faculty members of the university and the resource person followed.

An awareness programme on Gender Sensitivity in Language usage among the students went on throughout the week. Students distributed leaflets bearing the slogans on gender equity through language usage.

Faculty members interacting during the session

Gender Sensitization week (01-08 March 2023)

Girijananda Chowdhury University observed Gender Sensitization week from 01 March to 08 March 2023. The Gender Sensitization Cell and Internal Complaints Committee of the University took the initiative to a organize workshop creating awareness about gender issues and working towards and creating an enabling environment of gender justice where men and women can work together with a sense of personal security and dignity.

02 and 03 March 2023

An educative and resourceful workshop on “Understanding Gender Concepts” was held in Girijananda Chowdhury University. Dr. Polly Vauquline, Professor of the Department of Women’s Studies, Gauhati University, graced the workshop as the resource person. In the course of the workshop, Prof. Vauquline specifically highlighted on the difference between biological sex and gender identity, and how gender identity is affected by regressive social ideologies. She, further, emphasized on unmasking the patriarchal mores that operate unnoticeably in daily life. She also threw light on the issue of lopsided gender ratio in academic institutions.

06 March 2023

A talk on “Emerging Gender Issues with Special Reference to Assam and Northeast” was organized at Girijananda Chowdhury University, Azara. The insightful talk was delivered by Dr. Sheila Bora, an eminent historian and a retired professor of the Department of History in Dibrugarh University.

Her perspicacious lecture threw light on issues like domestic violence, harassment and malnutrition of rural women, which plague the Assamese society as well as the entire Indian landscape. An interactive session between the students and faculty members of the university and the resource persons followed both the talks.