Rajiv Gandhi national Institute of Youth Development Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Govt of India Sriperumbudur, Tamil Nadu. DEPARTMENT OF GENDER STUDIES WORKSHOP ON WOMEN AND LAW The Department of Gender Studies organized a Workshop on Women and Law with an aim to understand and apply human rights based approaches to women’s issues specifically with regard to the law. Though there are provisions and legislation enacted for upholding the rights of women and girls, the ground reality with regard to access and implementation remains a challenge. The efficacy of existing laws which uphold the rights of individuals depends on its effective implementation mechanisms and realizing the goal of accessing basic human rights for women and girls still remains elusive in different ways which varies across gender, caste, class, religion, ethnicity, region, age, (dis) ability, etc. The workshop attempted to enable a better understanding of the strengths and gaps of the existing laws and the challenges in its implementation, factors responsible for discriminatory practices which adversely affect women's rights and the way forward, and with an understanding that law does not exist in isolation but is an extension of our social, economic and political systems. And the law is empowering only when it helps individuals achieve their human rights at all times. The objectives of the workshop were: • To generate awareness of the legal rights of women in India. • To identify the gaps in the existing laws • To promote an understanding of the laws relating to marriage and family with regard to women’s rights of different communities • To gain exposure to case studies of good practices, relevant jurisprudence, lessons learnt on women’s rights Various sessions on Constitution and Gender Equality, Law and Minorities -Transgenders, Conflicts/gaps in the law, Women and Disability, Plurality/Diversity and the Uniform Civil Code, Introduction to religious personal laws, Developments in family law were delivered by Amba Salelkar, Advocate, Chennai and Akila R.S, Advocate, Madras High Court, Chennai. The two day workshop was attended by the faculty and students of the Department of Gender Studies besides the students from other departments (Male-10, female-15, Total -25). *******

RGNIYD in collaboration with Centre for Development Studies (CDS), Thiruvananthapuam, Kerala and Loyola Institute of Social Science research and Training organised a Research Methodology course on Methods and Aspects in Migration Research from 20th November to 24th November 2017 at CDS. There were thirty five participants (13 females and 22 males) from different universities which included ISEC, IIPS, Central Universities, NEHU, TISS etc. While delivering the inaugural address Professor (Dr.) M.M. Goel, Director RGNIYD said that the research on migration with positive and negative implications is necessary for understanding, analysing, interpreting data. He underscored that there is a strong case for substantial funding for conducting high quality research for finding economically viable solution to the emerging challenges. Dr P Sivakumar, Assistant Professor and coordinator of the Training Programme took a session on Evidence based Policies on Migration and Development: An analysis of Research Issues

RGNIYD RC concluded its 3-day workshop on Career Planning on 30th November 2017 at Government Inter College, Tiuni, Dehradun. The workshop was attended by 42 students. This workshop was designed to help individuals to understand their own goals and aspirations, their own identity, helps them make informed decisions, commit to activities, and manage changes in their career whether they are planned or not. Career Development is the lifelong process of managing learning, work, leisure, and transitions in order to move toward a personally determined and evolving preferred future. In educational development, career development provides a person, often a student, and focus on selecting a career or subject to undertake in the future. Often educational institutions provide career counsellors to assist students with their educational development. The concept of career guidance has been widely used since the early seventies, although only lately it has been insisted on a comprehensive approach to managing career during the entire lifetime. The definition of career guidance and counselling includes the creation of information on the labour market, educational options, as well as employment options and their accessibility for the interested parties, at any moment. Also, it includes the presumption that individuals can receive professional help in defining areas in which they can realize their aspirations, interests, competencies, personal traits, qualifications and abilities, and to connect them to available training and employment options. Almost everyone has some sort of significant goal or aspiration they hope to achieve in the future. For a significant number people, this includes some type of long-term career plan or dream job that they would like to obtain. While these major objectives may seem difficult or even impossible to achieve, they can appear much more manageable through the use of a career plan. Having a realistic career plan in place is often an essential part of our personal growth and development. Without goals to strive for, most people find it difficult to stray from the easy norm or to gain skills which make them a more valuable commodity in the business world. This workshop enabled them to condition themselves as per the need for employment. The workshop also focussed on the number and types of barriers that need to be overcome in order to find the right employment or develop a career. The workshop gave the students a new perspective on managerial roles and responsibilities pertaining to different sectors. It also gave the students a chance for introspection, making it easier for them to choose from myriad career paths. The workshop was a huge success and an important part in the shaping process of students of Government Inter College, Tiuni, Dehradun.

RGNIYD RC Chandigarh has successfully completed its 3-day workshop on “Leadership & Teambuilding” in collaboration with Deenbandhu Chottu Ram University of Science & Technology, Murthal.This workshop actually promoted and encouraged the young minds to come forward and lead positively. The workshop trained 45 young leaders to take the ownership of their action plan to serve the need of the nation. When you cultivate young people’s commitment and skills as leaders, you not only prepare them to be 21st Century leaders, but you also tap their energy and imagination to solve problems and create positive change in their institutions and communities. Youth represent the most dynamic segment of the population and are the future of the nation. They are not only the leaders of tomorrow but also the partners of today. During the course of workshop interactive sessions on Leadership, Team building, Self-awareness, Empathy, Gender Mainstreaming were organised. Students were engaged in small and large group conversations through various activities and sessions, that taught them how to reflect on their actions and efforts while they begin to understand how they can take action in their own lives. In this lively workshop, Youth participants experience and learn strategies to better understand their community and to identify an issue to address through a service-learning action plan.

The 3 Day Workshop on Disaster Management was organised by Rajiv Gandhi National Institute for Youth Development Regional Centre Chandigarh was inaugurated by Mr Stanzin Dawa, Regional Director, RGNIYDRC CHD in the presence of Zonal Director, Punjab NYKs Mr.S.N Sharma, RGNIYD RC. Thirty-one participants consisting of NYKs and NSS volunteers from Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, and Chandigarh actively participated in this 3-day workshop. Brig Ashwani briefed the participants about Disaster Management which was introduced in 2005 in India. Mr Chauhan and Mr Gill from the Fire Department Chandigarh visited and imparted knowledge to the participants about Fire, its components, types, causes, how to extinguish it and what to do in case of a fire. Mr Sushil from The Indian Red Cross Society introduced all the participants to the sixteen-hour First aid Programme. He explained about First Aid and even demonstrated how to give First Aid to victims in different situations. The next day started with self-defence class with the help of which students gained the confidence to deal with every situation. Then Brig. Ashwani imparted knowledge about Chemical Warfare its usage, characteristics, certain agents which are generally used were made known along with their symptoms and protective measures. Mr Saurabh Dhiman gave a presentation on Flash Floods their types, causes, measures to be taken. Mr Sushil took the next session in which he explained to the participants the importance of taking care of one’s own health by having a balanced diet, proper sleep and exercise. The participants were taken for a field visit to Western Command. Capt Ravinder and Lt. Joshi from the NDRF team briefed the participants about Disasters and their Management done by NDRF at the sites. The NDRF team then demonstrated methods by which rescue operations are done after which they put on an exhibition of the machines and tools they use to rescue people. They then without the help of a harness demonstrated different methods of rescuing people from areas which are difficult to access.

RGNIYD-Regional Centre had organised a three-day Workshop on Youth Employability Skills at Vaish College, Bhiwani, Haryana. The workshop was organized for 40 young National Service Scheme (NSS) volunteers. Employability, an important aspect of any undergraduate level study, has the potential to be overlooked with the academic burden. Graduates need the skills, capabilities and attributes to enable them to be successful in an ever-changing global economic environment. Dr D.S Rajan, Principle Vaish College, Bhiwani inaugurated the workshop and inspired the participants by his words. He said, “Youth is the most beautiful phase of life where students have big dreams. In the 21st century, education and knowledge may make young people to apply for a job and to be successful in their roles they need to exhibit a set of skills like effective communication, time management, problem solving and decision making etc. In order to retain, grow and excel in a job employees require to adopt any changes according to the needs and demands of the job. Learn new techniques and work with a positive Can Do attitude, hard work, commitment, enthusiasm and willingness to achieve the desired goal.” During the first day of the workshop, expert sessions on Self-awareness and Introduction to Life Skills were held which were facilitated by Mr Yogesh Sharma, Programme Assistant, RGNIYD-RC. In this session, Mr Sharma emphasized on the increased need to understand own skills and attributes and how to apply them to any situation and that skills developed in one part of your life can be transferred to another – for instance across life, work, social and academic situations. The sessions incorporated various activities for better understanding of the concept. Participants thoroughly enjoyed the activity-based learning process.

The Department of Social Work under the project called “Adolescent Resource Centre supported by UNICEF, RGNIYD organized a two day workshop on “Adolescent Education Programme” (AEP) for the staff of (DSD) Department of Social Defence, Government and Private School teachers and ICDS Staff on 17th & 18th November 2017 at its campus, Sriperumbudur. The prime objectives of the workshop are to understand the issues and needs of adolescent and implement practices and possibilities for effective Psycho-Social and extra-curricular intervention for adolescent development, sharing the current practices and trends on the various dimensions of adolescence educations, and to explore the development of media and material of various kind in the area of adolescence education and their roles. Better understanding of the adolescent health – Physical, Psychological & Social. In this workshop the participants were imparted training on effective teaching learning methods, effective class room management, teachers mind-set towards children, mastering in Life Skills techniques and strategies for personality and leadership development, developing skills in counselling adolescents and peer education strategies and career guidance. A total of 54 (17 men and 37 women) participated in this two day workshop. At the end of the workshop the participants will submit action plan to implement this training to the adolescents at schools. The inauguration of the workshop was held on November 17, 2017 in Class Room “D”, RGNIYD. During the programme, Mr.Noel Antony Dass, ARC – Programme Officer welcomed the guests. Dr. A. Karpagam Physiotherapist Swagatham Foundation Chennai gave special address in which she said that the adolescence period is challenging, and vulnerable and in order to tackle the daily life situation of the children they should be given this kind of education and teachers should be trained in counselling and guidance. Professor (Dr.) M.M. Goel, Director RGNIYD while delivering the inaugural address justified the need for understanding, analysing and interpreting the problems of adolescents and train them with life skills for inclusiveness to survive, exist and excel in times to come. Dr. S. Kumaravel, Assistant Professor, RGNIYD gave orientation and overview of the workshop. Ms. Nalini second year MSW student proposed the vote of thanks.