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Women Empowerment Cell (WEC)

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The cell’s responsibilities include creating awareness about women’s rights, providing a platform for discussion, promoting professional and personal development through various activities, and ensuring a campus free from injustice and harassment.

Composition of the Committee:

Sl. No. Name Position
1. Dr. Baishali Garai, Associate Professor,
School of Computer Science & Engineering, RV University 		Chairperson
2. Ms. Purnima S, Executive,
Exam Office, RV University 		Member
3. Ms. Varnika Kumar, Student Representative,
School of Computer Science & Engineering 		Member
4. Ms. Sneha Surendra, Student Representative,
School of Business 		Member
5. Dr. Priyanka Suresh, Assistant Professor,
School of Business 		Member Secretary

Key objectives

  1. Prevent harassment: To protect female staff and students from all forms of sexual harassment and injustice.
  2. Raise awareness: To educate the university community about their legal rights and duties concerning women’s issues.
  3. Provide a platform: To offer a space for women to share experiences and views on their status in society.
  4. Promote development: To facilitate the holistic personal and professional growth of women through guest lectures, seminars, and other welfare activities.
  5. Create a safe campus: To ensure a healthy, friendly, and secure environment for women to study and work.

Core functions and activities

  1. Conducting awareness programs and gender sensitization sessions.
  2. Organizing guest lectures on topics related to women’s health, nutrition, and legal rights.
  3. Supporting skill development and leadership training for women.
  4. Celebrating events like International Women’s Day.
  5. Providing a mechanism for redressal of grievances related to women’s issues.
Regular meetings:

The committee should hold formal meetings at the start and end of each semester to plan activities and review their effectiveness.

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