Women's Day

The events co-ordinated by Major, Dr. Rekha Sinha on the virtual platform attracted more than 400+ students from various streams. This diversity encouraged the audience to express their views on women’s day from various perspectives. Embracing uniqueness and converting it into strength

As the event unfolded, various guests who were invited to the event shared their thoughts and spoke across varied topics including gender diversity, women rights and empowerment, positive thinking and dreaming big and many such. Sharing of success stories from the female student community was one of the highlights of the event

Ms. Leena Manimekalai - film maker, poet and writer, Ms. Suneeta Kulakarni, Protection Officer, Women and Child Development, and a Psychological Counsellor, Ms. Smitha Keeran graced the occasion of celebrating womanhood virtually. While, Ms. Leena Manimekalai deliberated about overcoming prejudices prevalent in society and how women should voice their opinions and stand for their rights, Ms. Sunita Kulkarni, addressed the virtual gathering about the need for a woman to pursue her dreams. She also encouraged everybody to support fellow women in fulfilling their dreams and to focus only on positivity. As a government officer Ms. Kulkarni also spoke in length about various government schemes that exist for the betterment of the underprivileged women.

As an accomplished Psychological counselor, Ms. Smita Keeran discussed one of the vital aspects of a woman’s life – maintaining work-life balance. Her discussion involved a few pointers on how women need to focus on elements of stress and find the stressors and resolve them with various techniques.

Students and faculty members participated actively in the questionand-answer session that followed the discussion and gained insight into Women Empowerment.

A webinar titled “Women in Leadership: Balance for Better”, was held as a part of the Woman’s Day celebration. Syed Umarhathab, Assistant Professor in the Department of Criminology & Criminal Justice, Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli- India, the webinar speaker highlighted the importance of women leaders in today’s society. He also threw light on various women’s issues that are prevalent in the society. He explained how women are underrepresented in leadership roles, but have performed better compared to men when offered management positions. During the course of his talk, he also discussed the ability in women to collaborate, connect and empathise which forms the basis for a sustainable future. The event showcased pre-recorded dance and musical performances from the students, enhancing the cultural aspect of the celebration. Such events held at the university not only assure a socially developing generation, but also instills knowledge and the ability to acknowledge gender diversity while celebrating it.