“Challenges and Empowerment of Feminists Activism”
A seminar on “Challenges and Empowerment of Feminists Activism” was organized by the THIRD EYE Local Knowledge and Skill Activists Group on Saturday 03.06 2006 at the Teachers’ Training College, Batticaloa, Sri Lanka.
Papers presented and followed by discussions in two panels from 9.30 am to 12.30 pm.
Cultural activists of the THIRD EYE performed songs in between the presentations.
Program
Well Come Speech
Chair Person’s Address
Song
Panel One
Facilitator: Kamala Vasuki
Key note speech: Vijayaluxmi Sekar*
Presenters and Papers:
S. Renukarani: Challenges of initiating and establishing of Cultural Activists Group to eliminate the violence against women.
T. Gowreeswaran: Activism of Men against violence against women.
Song
Panel Two
Facilitator: S.Jeyasankar
Key note speech: Majitha Hanifa*
Presenters and Papers:
S. Chanthirasekaram: ‘Seeddu’ the local saving system as a tool of empowerment of women and strengthen their collectivity.
K.Kalaimahal*: Local Poultry Development as a tool of empowerment of women and strengthen their collectivity.
Song
Vote Of Thanks
* The Keynote speakers and a presenter were unable to attend the seminar due to prevailing situations.
