Smt. Haseena, teacher from Calicut Girls’ higher secondary school spoke on the physical and mental issues faced by children. Smt. Shanta Govindankutty, Executive member of Streechetana, Remadevi P.S., Deepa .B, Bijina M.K. also participated. Student Representative Sumita offered the vote of thanks.
Seminar on Women’s code Bill – Women’s Perspective. On 10th Dec, Human Rights Day, Streechetana organized a seminar at Alkapuri. Chief speakers were Smt. Sareena Nawas (Capt Rtd.) Commission Member, Social Activist, Smt P. Geeta, Mr. Hamid Chenamagalur, Writer and Smt. Bindu Amatt, Moderator. The passing of a new Bill, (Children’s Code Bill with13 chapters […]
A survey was conducted among students of 8th grade using a prepared questionnaire, to estimate the levels of self esteem and self confidence in respect of social, emotional and educational situations. This is to be followed up for analysis and remedial action.
There was no public toilet facility in the Sarovaram Bio-Park and the Beach which is under the charge of Tourism Department. This was brought to notice of the Honorable Ombudsman by Streechetana, whose untiring efforts led to Honorable Ombudsman‘s order to construct toilets in these areas. Two automatic toilets and Twelve Urinals for males and […]
Streechetana conducted a programme at Achyutan Girls’ School aiming at the Holistic Development for Adolescents. The academic curriculum alone is insufficient to “educate and prepare” a child for life in society, according to Dr. Anoopa Rani of Child India. Shri. Gagan of Child India said that children must learn to live with conflicting situations and […]
The programme was held at Alkapuri in which chief speaker, Prof. M.D.Radhika, Head of the Department, English, Providence College, emphasized that feminism is not a philosophy of Hate. It seeks equality. K.T.Beena Kumari, Teacher, Model High school opined that gender discrimination exists even among the educated and is subtly evident in textbooks too. Feminism is […]
In March 2011, an unfortunate incident of a hidden camera inside the ladies toilet of a popular hotel sparked off massive protests as it undermined the dignity and privacy of women. Streechetana’s involvement in the incident led the activists of these women’s Forum to take up the demand for safe and clean toilets for women […]
Seminar on Women’s Health. Alkapuri was the venue on Jan 31, 2011 for a seminar on Women’s health. The first part of the day was a discussion session where members interacted with Dr. Maneesha Kothekar, learning about strategies and programs conducted by Bharatiya Streeshakti. The afternoon session which was open to public had 3 speakers. […]
An awareness programme on child abuse was conducted on 4th December 2010. Advocate Shiji Rahman, Chairperson, Child Welfare Centre, lamented that those who are supposed to be the protectors of children frequently abuse them. Moderator K.T.Beena emphasized that we need to work towards ending gender discrimination. Smt. Radha Iyer presided over the function. Dr.K.S. Jayasree, […]