Sensitization Program on Gender Equality at SOS Hermann Gmeiner School
Channel: MIER College of Education
Date: 2022-04-26

The Extension Unit of MIER College of Education organized a sensitization program on the theme “Gender Equality”. The resource person was Dr. Bharti Tandon, Associate Professor, PG Department, MIER College of Education. Mr Subrata Kundu, Principal Hermann Gmeiner School along with the faculty members and students from classes 9th till 12th attended the program.  Mrs. Suman Devi, Incharge Extension Unit along with 15 students from UG and PG Departments attended the program in addition to 100 students from the secondary wing of Hermann Gmeiner School. 
At the beginning of the program, Mrs. Suman Devi, Incharge Extension Unit, welcomed the teachers, students and the resource person. Dr. Tandon opened up the session with an ice breaking activity and then explained gender equality is a principle that states that all men and women need to be treated equally and to have the same rights despite their biological differences. These biological differences should not prevent them from having the same opportunities to succeed either in school and in life Women and girls represent half of the world’s population and also half of its potential to achieve progressive societies. She demystify the myth around gender equality with examples and students actively participated which was followed by hands-on activities. Dr. Tandon highlighted that gender equality is a human right and which is strongly advocated in Goal 5 of Sustainable Developmental Goals of United Nations too. She emphasized on gender inclusiveness in schools and classrooms, curriculum, workplace and community and political participation following which Ms. Aaditi Sharma M.Ed Semester IV, Ms. Surbhi Sharma MA Semester IV, Ms. Deepali Goutam and Ms. Surbhi Sharma, B.Ed Sesmeter IV students also deliberated on the theme of gender equality and engaged the students in the interaction.  
Ms. Muskan Narang, B.Ed Semester IV student presented a formal Vote of Thanks. Mr. Subrata Kundu, Principal Hermann Gmeiner School appreciate the activity conducted by the Extension Unit of MIER College of Education.