Empowering Venus-Human Rights Day event on Women Empowerment

Empowering Venus

(Human Rights Day event on Women Empowerment - 10^th Dec, 2009)

This time around, the E.D.C organized a panel discussion exclusively for women, their role in management and ways to empower them. This was organized on 10th December 2009 between 10.15am to 11.15am at the Y.D Hall. An empowered and aristocratic panel was engaged to deal with the issue which had successful and knowledgeable ladies. The event titled ‘Empowering Venus’ was an event organized by the Entrepreneurship Development Cell of Loyola College in association with the Women’s Forum of the College.

They panelists included Ms. Marie Banu (Head, Communications, Centre for Social Initiative & Management), Mrs. Latha A. Krishna (Co-Founder & Partner, Virgo Events), Ms. Sree Vidya (Managing Director, D Group Security Services) and Mrs. Usha Rajkumar (CEO, Parijatham Trust), who were chaired by Ms. R. Devika (Women’s Rights Activist). The topic for the discussion was ‘A journey of a woman – from a home maker to a life changer. Dr. K. S. Antony Samy, Dean of Students, Loyola College, Prof. Mary Swarnambol, Dean of Women Students, Loyola College, Students Union representatives and the faculty advisors of the Entrepreneurship Cell graced the occasion.

The Welcome Address was given by Dr. Francis Jose, the mentor and faculty advisor of the EDC. The panel discussion was about the scope for women, the difficulties they face, the balancing factor, and views on sexism, self confidence, inner-engineering and many social topics. All these topics were addressed according to the situation and the panelists answered the questions and the appeals put forth with professionalism and real-life examples. Empowerment must be a ‘within’ factor and Sympathy should not be the source of a woman’s development were the major topics discussed. To strike a balance there were speakers who spoke about a man’s importance in a woman’s life and in addition questions related were also answered. Real life examples and the plight of the common women were the crucial factors that enhanced the quality of the discussion. The Dean of women students gave a few real-life examples on how women are treated and mocked at! She emphasized on eliminating fear as a hindrance to the path of development. Revolt against all odds, fight hard, work well, and success will be the result. It is all about equity and reduced disparity. Women want equal status and when they are deprived of it they will get assertive or if needed, they will revolt to achieve what the need. Wait for the right moment was a good point that was raised by a person from the audience.

The event which was pulled off by the core team of EDC in a mere 3 day time, saw an interesting full house audience, indicating success – thanks to the opportunity given by the Management and the tremendous support given by the Women’s Forum of Loyola College.