Gender-sensitisation programmes and seminars
Facilities
Women's Study Centre
St. Xavier's College, Thumba
Promoting Gender Equity • Empowering Women • Building an Inclusive Campus
A Centre for Equity and Inclusion
Opportunities for students and staff to engage with contemporary issues relating to women, gender and society.
The Women's Study Centre at St. Xavier's College, Thumba promotes gender equity, women's empowerment, social justice and an inclusive campus culture. In keeping with the College's commitment to compassion, equity and justice, the Centre provides opportunities for students and staff to engage with contemporary issues relating to women, gender and society.
Through awareness programmes, workshops, discussions, campaigns, health and well-being initiatives, leadership programmes and community outreach, the Centre seeks to foster a campus characterised by respect, dignity, safety and equal opportunity.
Vision
To nurture a gender-sensitive and inclusive community where women are empowered to realise their potential and participate fully in academic, social and public life.
Activities
The Centre organises a range of academic, awareness and community-oriented programmes, including:
Workshops on women's rights and legal awareness
Self-defence and personal-safety training
Menstrual health and hygiene initiatives
Health and well-being programmes
Leadership-development activities
Debates, competitions and student-led campaigns
Film screenings and discussions
International Women's Day programmes
Community outreach and collaborative initiatives
2024–25
Highlights of 2024–25
During 2024–25, the Centre organised and participated in several initiatives, including an expert session on sustainable menstrual products, a solidarity pledge against violence against women, an inter-collegiate debate on women in the workplace, a self-defence training programme, and a beach clean-up drive. The Centre also collaborated with community organisations in observing International Rural Women's Day and initiated plans for swimming and tailoring training for students and women from neighbouring communities.
- Expert session on sustainable menstrual products
- Solidarity pledge against violence against women
- Inter-collegiate debate on women in the workplace
- Self-defence training programme
- Beach clean-up drive
- International Rural Women's Day
Collaboration and Networking
Sustainable gender transformation requires collective action across campus and community.
The Centre recognises that sustainable gender transformation requires collective action. It therefore seeks to collaborate with government agencies, legal-aid services, NGOs, health and counselling professionals, women's organisations, self-help groups, academic institutions and community organisations.
- Government agencies
- Legal-aid services
- NGOs
- Health and counselling professionals
- Women's organisations
- Self-help groups
- Academic institutions
- Community organisations
Student Participation
Students from all programmes and departments are encouraged to participate as volunteers, student representatives, programme coordinators, campaigners and community-outreach participants.
- Volunteers
- Student representatives
- Programme coordinators
- Campaigners
- Community-outreach participants
From Awareness to Action
The Women's Study Centre seeks to move beyond awareness towards meaningful participation and social action. By creating spaces for learning, dialogue and engagement, it encourages students to question stereotypes, recognise inequality, respect diversity and contribute to a more just and inclusive society.
Educate. Empower. Participate. Transform.
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