Source: The post is based on the article “Union Minister launches CRIIIO 4 GOOD modules to advance gender equality and empower young people” published in “PIB” on 29th September 2023.
What is the News?
The Union Minister for Education and Skill Development & Entrepreneurship has launched ‘CRIIIO 4 GOOD’, a new online, life skills learning module to promote gender equality among girls and boys.
What is the CRIIIO 4 GOOD Initiative?
Launched by: International Cricket Council(ICC), UNICEF and Board of Control for Cricket in India(BCCI).
Purpose: CRIIIO 4 GOOD is a series of 8 cricket-based animation films to promote gender parity, equip girls with life skills and encourage their participation in sports.
Available on: The modules can be accessed free of cost on criiio.com/criiio4good in three languages: English, Hindi and Gujarati.
The themes of the eight modules are: leadership, problem-solving, confidence, decision-making, negotiation, empathy, teamwork and goal setting and are visualized through state-of-the-art animation using cricketing examples.
Significance: The programme uses the power of sports and the popularity of cricket as a medium to empower the girl child and spread awareness about gender equity.
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