STATE TIMES NEWS
JAMMU: To create awareness amongst the employees and students about sexual harassment and gender discrimination, Central University of Jammu (CUJ) on Wednesday organised a Gender Sensitisation and Awareness Programme under Sensitisation, Prevention and Redressal of Sexual Harassment (SPARSH).
Vice Chancellor, CUJ, Prof. Ashok Aima, while inaugurating the programme, said that gender discrimination occurs when genders are treated unequally. “Gender discrimination is not based exclusively in light of sexual orientation contrasts but rather on how individuals are treated with contrastingly in light of their gender,” he said and applauded the efforts of the female students at CUJ.
Prof. Lokesh Verma, Academic Coordinator, CUJ said that employers who provide different working conditions and promotional opportunities for men and women violate anti-discrimination laws. “Gender discrimination is unlawful and several laws are in place to forestall and dispense discriminatory practices and CUJ is providing a gender equitable climate for all,” he said.
Earlier, Dr. Jaya Bhasin, Chairperson SPARSH apprised that SPARSH at Central University of Jammu is committed towards providing a conducive work place environment for its employees, faculty, students and research scholars.
During the day, debate and poetry competitions on ‘Gender Issues and Challenges’ was conducted in which 38 students from different departments of Central University participated.
A play titled Sikke Ke Do Pehloo was also organised wherein the sensitisation and awareness on sexual harassment was enacted by the students. Member Secretary, SPARSH, Dr. Ritu Bakshi presented a vote of thanks. The proceedings of the day were carried out by Dr. Shweta Yadav and Dr. Shweta Kohli, members SPARSH committee, CUJ.
