Report on Gender Sensitization
The Department of Library and Information Science, Swami Vivekanand Subharti University, Meerut, in collaboration with the Central Library, successfully organized a gender sensitization activity titled “Gender Sensitization through Library Display: Promoting Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment” on October 16, 2026. The activity featured a specialized book exhibition on “Gender Equity Awareness through Library Display,” aimed at promoting awareness of gender equality, women’s empowerment, equal rights, and mutual respect through library resources and student participation.
As part of the activity, a display of books related to women’s empowerment, women’s education, equal rights, and the role of women in society was arranged. Students and faculty members explored the displayed books and reflected on the importance of gender equality and women’s contributions to society. Inspired by their reading, students also wrote awareness messages and displayed them on the notice board, expressing their understanding of gender equality and the need for an inclusive and respectful society. The activity aimed to encourage gender-sensitive attitudes, mutual respect, equal opportunities, and awareness of women’s significant contributions to society. It also highlighted the role of the library as an effective platform for promoting social awareness through information resources.
Students and faculty members explored the displayed books and shared their views and awareness messages on the display board. The activity was conducted in the presence of Dr. Sudhir Tyagi, Dean, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, faculty members Dr. Javed Khan, Dr, Sapna Sharma, Dr. Alpana ,Dr. Ashutosh Kushwaha, Ms.Shalini Tyagi, Ms.Bhavana Joshi, Ms. Swati, Ms Neelam, Ms. Shalu including other University library staff .
The activity provided an opportunity for students to enhance their understanding of gender equality and express their perspectives through awareness messages. It reinforced the importance of mutual respect, equal opportunities, women’s empowerment, and non-discriminatory behaviour. Overall, the initiative demonstrated how library displays and educational resources can contribute to gender sensitization, promote positive social values, and encourage the development of an inclusive and equitable society.
