Goal 5: Gender Equality

Womens Application In Underrepresented Subjects

 

Promoting and encouraging women to apply for subjects where they are underrepresented is crucial for fostering diversity and empowering them in various academic fields at MAHE (Manipal Academy of Higher Education). To encourage women's applications in underrepresented subjects, universities can use various strategies such as outreach programs, collaboration with other universities, community groups, government or NGOs to participate in regional or national campaigns, and financial aid through scholarships and mentorship programs.

Manipal Academy of Higher Education is committed to promoting gender diversity in education. To achieve this goal, the university offers various programs that specifically aim to encourage female students to enrol in subjects that are traditionally underrepresented. These programs are offered through different constituent units of MAHE, providing a supportive environment for young women to pursue their academic and career aspirations.

1. Promote Courses through the School Contact Program (Encourage applications by women in subjects where they are underrepresented)

   
   

Throughout 2023, the faculties of MAHE took part in various promotional activities organized by the Manipal Academy of Higher Education. They showcased the college's achievements and offered courses and various curricular and co-curricular activities through posters, presentations, and flyers. Their aim was to encourage students to apply for the underrepresented courses available at MAHE, particularly targeting women students.

MAHE is committed to increasing women's participation in underrepresented subjects by creating an inclusive environment and implementing targeted strategies to encourage female students to pursue these fields. One of the important strategies employed by MAHE is community engagement. This involves collaborating with local communities and organizations that support women in underrepresented subjects to enhance opportunities and awareness of these fields among women.

2.To encourage applications by women in subjects where they are underrepresented. Through government or NGOs in regional or national campaigns.

MAHE always seeks to encourage applications by women in subjects where they are underrepresented, through government or NGOs in regional or national campaigns.

The Group of Twenty (G20) is the premier forum for international economic cooperation. It plays an important role in shaping and strengthening global architecture and governance on all major international economic issues.

India held the Presidency of the G20 from 1 December 2022 to 30 November 2023. 

Link: g20

W20: W20 is the official G20 engagement group focused on gender equity.

Its primary objective is to ensure that gender considerations are mainstreamed into G20 discussions and translate into the G20 Leaders’ Declaration as policies and commitments that foster gender equality and women’s economic empowerment.

During India's presidency of G20, MAHE was a knowledge partner with W20. In MAHE Bengaluru Campus on 26 May 2023, MAHE conducted The W20-MAHE Women Vice Chancellors’ and Leaders’ Conclave titled Women in Higher Education for Enabling Leadership (WHEEL).  

Recommendations focused on women-led development were presented in five themes – higher education, labour force participation, skill development, care work and leadership. These aspects are important areas of intervention to mainstream progressive gender perspectives into development policies and practices.

Link:

1.  Aboutus:wvclc

2. w20-mahe women vice chancellors and leaders conclave unveiled

3. Outreach Activities through Social Internship and encouraging women students.

1. Social Internship- Shaivi Santosh Dave, Second Year BBA Honors student. 

   NGO name: Gharkul Parivar Sanstha  Gharkul Parivar Sanstha. 

2. Social Internship- Sharanya Verma, Second Year BBA Honors student. 

• NGO: HPCL-Mittal Energy Limited (CSR department)

  The student worked with the self-help groups (SHGs) and learnt about the working mechanism and tremendous impact the SHGs create on the lives of women. 

Link:sharanya verma-tapmi womenempowerment social internship activity

      3.Social Internship- Saanvi Srivastava, Second Year BBA Honors student.

• NGO name: Vatsalya NGO, Lucknow

  Ms. Saanvi worked on important initiatives like Menstrual Hygiene Management (MHM) and the PC-PNDT Act, focusing on the welfare of the women and girl child to the marginalized women.    

Link:Saanvi srivastava-internship socialwork communityservice activity

      4. Social Internship- Simran Panchori, Second Year BBA Honors student. 

• NGO name: Seva Bharati, Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh

  The student involved in English tutorial and crafting an engaging curriculum for girls aged between 6 to 18. This engagement led to overall improvement in their confidence and communication skills. 

Link: Simran-pachori socialimpact education ngo activity

        5. Social Internship- Himanshi Dubey, Second Year BBA Honors student. 

• NGO name: Vatsalya NGO, Lucknow

  The NGO is dedicated to empowering marginalized women and girls, and I am honoured to contribute to their mission.

  Ms. Himanshi’s projects focused on: -Sexual Reproductive Health Awareness: I'm working to create informative resources, workshops and surveys to educate underprivileged women about their rights and healthcare options. -PC-PNDT Act Implementation: I'm

exploring the perspectives of various stakeholders on the PCPNDT Act and its effectiveness in preventing gender-biased sex selection.

Link :

• himanshi dubey: socialimpact empoweringwomen girlchildeducation activity

• himanshi dubey: socialwork ngo vatsalya activity

      6. Social Internship- Aditi Srivastava, Second Year BBA Honors student. 

• NGO name: Asra NGO, Madhya Pradesh

  Ms. Aditi had the privilege to engage in diverse government projects spanning women's empowerment, support for underserved and marginalized communities, initiatives for child welfare, and awareness campaigns among adolescents. Her primary focus has been addressing health issues among adolescents, complemented by insightful field visits.

Link :  Aditi-shrivastava socialinternship adolescenthealth tapmiblr activity

7. Social Internship- Ayushi Singh, Second Year BBA Honors student. 

• NGO name: Matrichhaya Charitable, Uttar Pradesh

Ms. Aditi interned at Matrichhaya Charitable Foundation, and the experience has already been profoundly impactful.
Matrichhaya is a remarkable organization dedicated to the welfare of mentally ill, retarded, roadside destitute women. The foundation provides shelter, medical care, rehabilitation and counselling, offering a lifeline to those in desperate need.

Link : Ayushi singh serving with humility at matrichhaya activity

8. Social Internship- Saumil Garg, Second Year BBA Honors student. 

• NGO name: National Cooperative Union of India (NCUI), Delhi

  Mr. Saumil engaged with SHG women and cooperatives in Delhi, conducting interviews and documenting their entrepreneurial journeys. He gained valuable insights into their challenges and triumphs, highlighting the power of collective effort and reinforcing the importance of financial independence for women's empowerment.