News: On May 16, 2025, the National Commission for Women (NCW), in collaboration with Yuvamanthan, launched the Campus Calling programme at Swami Vivekanand Subharti University (SVSU), Meerut. The initiative focuses on gender sensitivity, prevention of sexual harassment, and cyber safety in educational institutions. Campus Calling programme.
About the Programme
- Campus Calling is an NCW initiative designed to promote safe and inclusive learning environments.
- It aims to strengthen awareness on gender-related issues and online threats through structured student engagement.
- The event was jointly organised by the IPR Cell, Women Empowerment Committee, Gender Sensitisation Cell, and Gender Equity and Equal Opportunity Cell of the SVSU.
Core Objectives and Scope
- Targeting over 1,000 universities and colleges across India.
- Enhancing awareness on:
- Gender discrimination.
- Sexual harassment.
- Cyber crimes affecting students.
- Building informed student communities to respond to these challenges.
Student Leadership and Participation
- Each institution will select:
- Two female and two male ambassadors.
- These students will lead campus-based sensitisation activities.
- A collective pledge was taken by students to uphold:
- Gender sensitivity.
- Respectful behaviour.
- Cyber awareness.
