Women Empowerment Cell
Women Empowerment Cell (establishing date: it was established in August 2008)
About WEC
The Women Empowerment Cell at St. Joseph's, established with the motto of “Empowering through Engaging,” aims to empower girl students and women faculty by creating awareness of their rights and dutiesĺand addressing practical issues related to welfare and equal opportunities. WEC is committed to making the college campus a safe place for girls and women by taking up women's issues and problems. The cell provides a platform for women to share their experiences and views regarding their status in society. Aiming at the intellectual and social upliftment of female students, the cell facilitates women’s empowerment through guest lectures, seminars, awareness programs, and other welfare activities.VISION:
To empower women for a life of equality, personal growth, and professional success.MISSION:
- To train and mold women and girls to be mentally, financially, and emotionally empowered with life skills and leadership.
- To empower them through various awareness sessions on topics such as health, legal rights, entrepreneurship, nutrition, defense techniques, and emotional abuse.
- To sensitize people towards gender discrimination and eliminate gender-based violence through street plays, flash mobs, runs, and other activities.
“I take this pledge in the name of my mother
I will always treat all women with dignity and respect
I will never physically or mentally abuse any women
I will remain committed to the elimination of violence against women”
The girls too had their Pledge time which goes thus…
“I will always consciously value and protect my dignity and self respect
I will not tolerate any physical or mental abuse
I will remain committed to the elimination of violence against women”