Women Empowerment Cell, Mar Elias Students Social Work Association and NSS in association with IQAC organized Women's Day celebration on 8th of March 2023. Embracing Equality is this year's theme. The day was well-organized with a variety of events, including a video presentation expressing best wishes from the staffs of Mar Elias College for International Women's Day, a poster competition with the theme "Gender Equal World,".
A webinar on "A Cup Conversation" addressing menstrual cup awareness & myths. Ms. Athira Suresh, trainer, The Cup of Life Initiative, was the resource person. The online meeting started at 7:00 p.m. Anitta Jaison, the convenor of the Women's Empowerment Cell hosted over the discussion, and Ms. Bhanupriya P. B, a member of the Women Empowerment Cell, proposed the Vote of Thanks. More than 50 students from all departments were there. A slide presentation and a Q&A session are included in the session. Menstrual cup usage and myths was the topic of discussion in the seminar. ‘The insertion of the menstrual cup’ was the subject of numerous inquiries from the pupils. The session was concluded at 9.00 pm.
Outcome of the programme.
The purpose of celebrating Women's Day is to highlight the empowerment efforts made by women over the years to equalise their freedom in all spheres. This movement is still going on. The Women Empowerment Cell arranged these programmes for this Women's Day to express the views on gender equity and the updated facilities for them, particularly for menstrual troubles. The session's goal was to educate the students regarding menstrual cups and the usage of the same. It will give insight in to the benefits of having menstrual cups instead of sanitary napkins during periods. Also using a menstrual cup instead of a sanitary pad, is a green initiative to the nature.
