JAMMU, SEPTEMBER 26: The Centre for Women’s Studies (CWS), University of Jammu, in collaboration with National Commission for Women (NCW) today organized a one-day awareness workshop “Campus Calling” on the theme “Gender Sensitivity, POSH and Cyber Security” at University campus here.
Chairperson of the National Commission for Women (NCW), Vijaya Rahatkar was the chief guest on the occasion.
Speaking on the occasion, the NCW Chairperson emphasized on the critical role of youth engagement in fostering gender sensitivity and women’s empowerment on campuses across India. She highlighted the importance of leadership training and awareness among university students in building an inclusive, and equitable society.
Prof. Sangeeta Gupta, Dean Planning and Development, University of Jammu in her Presidential address highlighted that gender sensitivity is the conscious effort to recognize and respect the differences, challenges, and inequalities faced by individuals based on their gender. She also appreciated the efforts of the Centre for Women’s Studies for committing to the cause of gender equality and women empowerment.
Prof. Savita Nayyar, Director, Centre for Women’s Studies, University of Jammu, welcomed the guests and provided an overview of the gender sensitivity, POSH and cyber security. She expressed that as our world rapidly digitizes and diversifies, the assurance of dignity, quality and safety becomes an imperative responsibility. She added that this workshop under the campus calling initiative of NCW is an important step towards awareness, dialogue and capacity building, guiding us all to become not just professionals but also responsible citizens who uphold the values of respect and inclusion.
She also expressed gratitude to Vice Chancellor, Prof. Umesh Rai, under whose leadership the university is fostering platforms for dialogue and skill-building for youth, especially women and today’s workshop is initiative in the same direction.
Prof. Naresh Padha, Senior Professor from Department of Physics also graced the programme as a special Guest. Advocate Kiran Thakur, founder and Director of Navridhi Welfare Foundation was the resource person for the technical sessions. At the end, various Heads of Departments, faculty, staff, and students stood together and repeated the pledge with collective resolve to create safe, inclusive and gender just environment.
Heads of Departments, Faculty members and more than 250 students from various departments of the University enthusiastically attended the workshop.
