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November
26, 2009 |
Reporters'
Roundtable:
Gender Violence & The Media |
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The objective
of this structured, moderated conversation is to identify
practical guidelines for reporting on gender violence.
It is meant for working journalists with experience in
reporting on gender, crime and violence or other social
issues. |
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Closed
to the public |
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November
27, 2009 |
In
Concert:
Celebrating Defenders Of Women’s Rights |
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To honour
and celebrate the work done by countless social workers,
activists, professionals and volunteers towards the
betterment of women's lives, Prajnya is hosting a free,
public Carnatic music concert. We will recognize and
spotlight the work of four Chennai organizations in
the area of women's rights.
S.Sowmya,
eminent vocalist, has consented to perform. BU Ganesh
Prasad and Neyveli Narayanan will accompany her. |
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Venue:
P. Obul Reddy Hall, Vani Mahal, 103 GN Chetty Road, Chennai
600017 |
Time:
6:00 p.m. |
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ALL
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November
28, 2009 |
1.
A Matter Of Words:
A Creative Writing Workshop |
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The
process of writing can become a personal vehicle of
expression. The creative writing workshop will allow
participants to conflate the personal with the political,
and re-frame and personalise their notions of gender
and gender violence.
The workshop
is intended to be for college students and attendance
is by registration only. |
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In partnership
with:
InKo
Centre |
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Closed
to the public |
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November
28, 2009 |
2.
Not Silence But Verse:
A Poetry Reading |
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The reading
conceives of poetry as providing a particular lens through
which the social world can be understood and as a medium
of cultural intervention in political processes. Poets
at the intersection of art, feminism and truth-telling
can help us connect the dots between the complicated issues
that women and men face. |
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In partnership
with:
InKo
Centre
Full
Circle Bookshop at Chamiers
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Venue: Full
Circle at Chamiers
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Time: 6 p.m |
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ALL
ARE WELCOME! |
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November
29, 2009 |
Collaborative
Cooking:
Recipes against VAW |
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How do we
end violence against women (VAW)? This is your chance
to tell us what you think: online; by placing a message
in one of the cooking pots around town; by dropping
a note in our traveling cauldron! Share your thoughts
and find them online at our special
webpage for this initiative.
This Initiative
has been adapted from
Take
Back the Tech.
Come back
or email us
for more details! |
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ALL
ARE WELCOME! |
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November
30, 2009 |
Rebuilding
Lives, Supporting Survival:
A Roundtable for Service Providers |
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Providers of
support services to victims and survivors of violence
will come together for a sharing of experiences, challenges
and learnings related to their work. |
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Closed
to the public |
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December
2, 2009 |
Exploring
Gender Violence Through Theatre: A Workshop (day 1) |
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Well-known
theatre person, writer and activist, Mangai will lead
students at Queen Mary's College in a two-day workshop
that explores ways to address the lived reality of violence.
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In partnership
with:
Queen
Mary's College
The
Marappachi Trust
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Closed
to the public |
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December
3, 2009 |
Exploring
Gender Violence Through Theatre: A Workshop (day 2)
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The
second day of the above workshop. |
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Closed
to the public. |
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December
4, 2009 |
Symposium
On Mental Health & Gender Violence |
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Mental health
professionals will discuss the causal relationship between
gender violence and mental health. We are also inviting
social organizations, mediapersons specialising in health
issues, social workers and students of psychology, medicine
and social work to attend the symposium.
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In partnership
with:
Schizophrenia
Research Foundation |
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By
invitation. Email
us to express interest. |
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December
5, 2009 |
Internal
Displacement & Gender Violence:
A PSW Symposium |
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This symposium
draws attention to the experience and incidence of gender
violence in the context of internal displacement, whether
as a consequence of disasters, development projects or
conflict. We will invite scholars, activists and media
persons with an interest in issues relating to women’s
participation in politics as well as policy-making on
gender issues and on working with communities of the internally
displaced, to participate in this closed, off-the-record
conversation. |
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Closed
to the public. |
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December
6, 2009 |
Maaruvom,
Maatruvom!:
Serndu sindikka oru sandarpam |
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This
moderated public forum has at its heart an open mike session
on how we can stop violence against women? The discussion
will be kickstarted by a handful of prominent Chennai
professionals who will be invited to express their views
on the issue. In addition, several special guests will
be requested to join in on the subsequent discussion. |
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In partnership
with:
Kalki
Weekly |
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ALL
ARE WELCOME! |
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December
7, 2009 |
Gender
Sensitisation & Workplace Sexual Harassment: A Training
of Trainers (day 1)
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This
two-day training programme on workplace harassment issues,
laws and procedures for redressal is meant for human
resources or personnel department representatives from
corporate groups in Chennai; representatives from Chennai’s
social sector and social work students.
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Resource
persons:
Hengasara
Hakkina Sangha |
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In partnership
with:
AVTAR Interim Women Manager's Interface Network (AVTAR
I-WIN) |
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Venue:
Lister Metropolis, Nungambakkam |
Time:
9 a.m. to 6 p.m. |
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Limited
seats; Registration required
Email us
to enquire. |
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December
8, 2009 |
Gender
Sensitisation & Workplace Sexual Harassment: A Training
of Trainers (day 2) |
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The second
day of the above programme. |
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By
registration. |
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December
10, 2009 |
The
Prajnya 16 Days Campaign Public Lecture:
"Empowerment, Equity and Freedom from Violence" |
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Dr.
Jaya Arunachalam will deliver this year's public lecture,
which is the culminating event of the campaign. |
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Venue:
Bala Mandir German Hall, Prakasam Street, T.Nagar. |
Time:
6:30 p.m. |
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ALL
ARE WELCOME! |
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