The Cell for Women and Gender Studies of Canara College (Autonomous), Mangaluru, organised a session titled “Together for Equality: Empowering Every Voice” on August 20, 2026 at 3.30 PM in the Lecture Hall 31.
Mrs. Sushma R. Shetty, Assistant Professor, Department of Commerce, Canara College (Autonomous), Mangaluru served as the resource person and addressed the students on the importance of gender equality, inclusivity, equal participation, mutual respect, and dignity. She discussed gender stereotypes, discrimination, and the need to challenge prevailing biases and promote a supportive environment where every individual is valued and treated equally.
The Gender Champions were encouraged to take an active role in promoting gender-sensitive values among their peers and to contribute towards creating a respectful, inclusive, and equitable college community. The session also highlighted the responsibility of Gender Champions as role models and advocates for equality within their respective classes.
The Convenors of the Cell for Women and Gender Studies, Mrs. Rakshitha and Ms. Maneesha D, were present during the session and coordinated the programme. Kushi of I BCA B served as the Master of Ceremony,Srujan of I B.Com B delivered the welcome address and introduced the resource person, Ananya of III B.Sc. delivered the vote of thanks. A total of 34 students actively participated in the session. The activity promoted the core values of Contribution to National Development, Inculcating Value System, Quest for Excellence by encouraging social awareness, ethical responsibility, active community engagement.
Report By,Mrs. Rakshitha
Ms. Maneesha D.
