International Conference on Gender Based Discrimination

International Conference on Gender Based Discrimination

Saveetha School of law, SIMATS organized a One Day International Conference on Gender Based Discrimination in Workplace on 15th February 2019. International Conference started was inaugurated by the Principal, Dr. Asha Sundaram, Chief Guest Ms. Ponni, Social Activist as well as Classical Dancer and Associate professor as well as HOD of Labour Law Department Dr.Sreelatha. The Chief Guest addressed the regarding the gender based discrimination relating to Transgender. She gave motivational speech regarding the hurdles she faced as transgender. The Conference journal was released by the Chief Guest as well as resource Mrs. Prasanna Damodaran, TGT, Department of Social Sciences, Bhavans Rajaji Vidhyashram, along with Mrs. Prasanna Damodaran , Dr. Jasmine Alex, Associate Professor , School of Indian Legal Thought, MG University, Kerala and Ms.Indira , Assistant Professor, VIT chaired the Session as Resource Persons for evaluating papers and paper presenters. They addressed the gathering relating to the theme of the conference. A total number of 120 students’ participated, 25 papers were received from different zones and presented in this conference. The Chief Guest for the Valedictory session was Mrs.Devi Krishna, Chairman Women Membership Development; RI Dist.3232. The Chief Guest addressed the gathering relating to gender discrimination and different forms of it. The chief guest also appreciated the college for organizing the conference based on gender discrimination.  The international conference winded up with presenting awards for the best paper and presenter. One Short film was displayed and awarded as Best Short Film. International Conference was a grand success with the support of management, participants, students and faculties.