Gender Resource Center
ATHOLI GRAMA PANCHAYAT
GENDER RESOURCE CENTRE
Gender Equality · Safe Communities · Empowered Women
Promoting equality, dignity, safety and equal opportunities for all.
About the Gender Resource Centre
The Gender Resource Centre aims to promote women's empowerment, gender equality, social justice, safety and awareness. It serves as an information and guidance platform to help women, adolescents and families understand their rights and access appropriate support services through the relevant government institutions.
Key Areas of Activity
Women Empowerment
Promoting women's rights, self-confidence, leadership skills and participation in community development through awareness programmes and training.
Gender Equality and Justice
Creating awareness about gender discrimination, promoting equal opportunities and encouraging a fair and inclusive society.
Safety and Rights
Raising awareness about the prevention of violence against women and children and providing guidance on accessing appropriate official support systems.
Counselling and Guidance
Helping individuals identify suitable service providers and official support systems for counselling, guidance and related assistance, as available.
Awareness Programmes
Encouraging classes, discussions and awareness activities on gender equality, women's legal rights, adolescent issues and family welfare.
Economic Independence
Providing information and guidance on skill development, employment training, entrepreneurship and self-help group opportunities.
Our Objectives
- Improve awareness of rights and entitlements among women and children.
- Promote community initiatives to prevent gender discrimination and violence.
- Provide information about relevant services offered by Kudumbashree, the local self-government institution and other government departments.
- Encourage awareness programmes for adolescents and families.
- Guide individuals towards appropriate official services, including legal assistance, healthcare and counselling, where required.
📌Management Committee
A Management Committee has been constituted to supervise and oversee the day-to-day functioning of the Gender Resource Centre.
Chairperson: President, Grama Panchayat
Convener: Chairperson, Kudumbashree CDS
Members: Ward Members, Assistant Coordinator, and Gender Resource Persons.