The National Commission for Women (NCW) launched the ‘Campus Calling’ program on May 16, 2025 . This initiative aims to enhance gender sensitivity, raise awareness about sexual harassment prevention, and address cybercrimes affecting students in over 1,000 universities and colleges across India .
Key aspects of the program:
- Objectives: The program seeks to equip students with the knowledge and skills to combat gender-based discrimination, harassment, and cybercrimes effectively .
- Collaboration: The initiative is in collaboration with ‘Yuvamanthan’, a youth development platform .
- Student Ambassadors: Two female and two male students will be selected from each participating institution to lead sensitization efforts and promote a culture of safety, equality, and respect on campus .
- Pledge: As part of the program, students pledge their commitment to gender sensitivity, sexual harassment prevention, and cyber safety .
- Launch Event: The program was launched at Swami Vivekanand Subharti University (SVSU) in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh . The event was jointly organized by the IPR Cell, Women Empowerment Committee, Gender Sensitisation Cell, and Gender Equity and Equal Opportunity Cell of SVSU .
- NCW Chairperson’s Statement: NCW Chairperson Vijaya Rahatkar highlighted the empowerment of women in India and the potential of the country’s youth during the launch .
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