Women Cell
The Women Cell at Fathima Arts and Science College, Nilambur,
is dedicated to empowering and supporting female students and staff. This cell organizes
workshops, seminars, and awareness programs on gender equality, women's rights, and personal
development. By providing a safe space for addressing issues related to harassment and
discrimination, the Women Cell fosters an inclusive and respectful campus environment,
ensuring the well-being and advancement of women in the college community.
Objectives
The objective of a Women’s
Development
Cell (WDC) is to promote gender equality, empower women, and
create
an environment that fosters their overall growth and
development.
This is typically done through the following:
- 1. Raising Awareness: Educating women about their rights,
opportunities, and resources available to them for personal
and
professional growth.
- 2. Empowerment: Helping women gain confidence, develop
skills,
and access platforms that enable them to make independent
decisions and take leadership roles in society.
- 3. Support Systems: Providing emotional, legal, and
educational
support to women, especially those facing discrimination,
violence, or other challenges.
- 4. Gender Sensitization: Creating awareness among men and
women
about gender stereotypes, biases, and the importance of
equal
rights and opportunities.
- 5. Advocacy and Policy Development: Advocating for policies
that
benefit women’s welfare, including their health, safety,
education, and economic opportunities.
- 6. Promoting Equal Opportunities: Ensuring that women have
equal
access to resources, education, and employment, while
encouraging them to participate in all sectors of life.
Women Cell Committee
Ms.Neethu K
Assistant Professor / HOD Department of Psychology
Ms.Drishya Gireesh
Assistant Professor Department of Malayalam
