Srinagar, Oct 26: The Human welfare voluntary Organization Thursday facilitated 60 Gender Champion fellows, who were part of 6 months long Gender equity fellowship as a part of Project ENGAGE (Engage all for Gender Equity).
The felicitation ceremony was held at Hotel Asian park-Srinagar. The Tehsildar Singhpora-Pattan graced the significant event as the chief guest, joined by a gathering of prominent personalities, including Bashir Ahmad Mir (Chairman of the Human Aid Society), Bushra Bedar (Centre Administrator of OSC Baramulla), Darakshan Bhat (social worker from the Women’s Special Cell Baramulla), Aamir Rasool and Altaf Hussain, social workers from the Women’s Special Cell in Shopian and Pulwama, respectively. Additionally, Ashiq Hussain (Chairperson of Raahat) and other distinguished guests, as well as gender advocates from Pulwama and Baramulla, were in attendance.
During the event, the guests expressed their deep appreciation for the commendable community-level work carried out by the Human Welfare Voluntary Organization.
They congratulated all the Gender Champion Fellows for successfully completing their fellowship and wholeheartedly encouraged them to continue their efforts within their neighbourhoods, effecting positive and constructive change in society.
The guests stressed the importance of contributing positively to the holistic development of youth and applauded the fellows for embracing a solution-oriented approach.
The Gender Champion Fellows proudly showcased their project work, which they undertook as part of their fellowship. Their presentations covered a range of critical topics, including “Unmasking Gender-Based Violence in Cyberspace,” “Making Communities Free of Dowry – A Success Story from Gur Seer, Baramulla,” “Harassment in Public Spaces,” and “Social Exclusion of Transgenders.” These projects were assigned to the fellows following an intensive 5-day training module that encompassed essential subjects such as Gender Equity, Gender and Budgeting, Gender and Law, Case Management, and Problem Tree Analysis.
Feroze Ahmad, Chief Functionary of HWVO, expressed gratitude to all participants, dignitaries and Team HWVO for their presence and encouragement. He affirmed the organization’s commitment to conducting programs that enhance community capacity, nurture perspectives based on volunteerism, empathy, respect, and passion.
The event celebrated not only the accomplishments of the Gender Champion Fellows but also highlighted the significant impact that local initiatives and community involvement can have in addressing pressing gender-related issues and promoting positive social change.
