University Grants Commission (UGC) mandates the establishment of Women's Cell in colleges to address issues related to women's safety, security and overall well-being within the institution. The Women's Cell work to prevent and redress instances of sexual harassment and discrimination, promote gender sensitization and ensure a safe and healthy environment for all women students and staff. UGC aims to develop a violence-free environment in educational institutions challenging the culture of silence surrounding violence against women through Gender Sensitization for all campus members.
UGC Guidelines for Basic Facilities & Amenities implemented by the College:
1. Students receive an e-handbook with rules and helpline numbers upon admission in the college
2. Arrangements for professional counseling are made available to students on campus, if and when required
3. Students have access to clean sanitation facilities and well-lit areas
4. Female security personnel is hired by the college
5. CCTV coverage has been installed in all public spaces in the campus
6. Healthy food options are provided in the canteen
7. Self-defense training is provided to female students
Key function of Women's Cell for Sensitization and Grievance Redressal:
1. The College has an Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) as per legal requirements and information about the ICC is widely disseminated
2. The College advocates a zero-tolerance policy for sexual harassment and gender discrimination
3. Gender sensitization programmes are conducted by the College from time to time to challenge stereotypes.
4. Legal awareness programmes are conducted to empower women to report incidents
5. Health awareness and check up camps are organized to address various health issues
6. Gender-inclusive language is used in all official communication
7. The College is committed to facilitate access to Women's Cell facilities to differently-abled individuals
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Internal Complaints Committee of the College: View / Go to Page
Register a Complaint:
1) Drop application in Complaint/Grievance Drop-Box in the College Office
2) Register complaint through ICC-POSH Grievance Form (Google Form Link)
3) Call or Email any member of Internal Complaints Committee
All COMPLAINTS will remain CONFIDENTIAL
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Members of Women's Cell:
No. |
Name of The Member |
Designation |
Designation in ICC |
1 |
Dr. Supriyo Chakraborty |
Principal, Azad Hind Fouz Smriti Mahavidyalaya Phone: (033) 2670 0838 Email: ahfsm.howrah@gmail.com |
Chairperson (Ex-Officio) |
2 |
Dr. Julie Dutta |
Assistant Professor, Department of Education, Azad Hind Fouz Smriti Mahavidyalaya Phone: +91 9874628123 Email: dutjulie@gmail.com |
Convener |
3 |
Smt. Anisha Tamang |
Assistant Professor, Department of Political Science, Azad Hind Fouz Smriti Mahavidyalaya Phone: +91 81162 24460 Email: anishatamang68@gmail.com |
Member |
4 |
Smt. Bandana Baidya |
SACT - II, Department of Education, Azad Hind Fouz Smriti Mahavidyalaya Phone: +91 84200 94717 Email: bandanabaidya0@gmail.com |
Member |
5 |
Smt. Sudeshna Mallick |
SACT - II, Department of Philosophy, Azad Hind Fouz Smriti Mahavidyalaya Phone: +91 70447 82508 Email: mallicks466@gmail.com |
Member |
6 |
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Calcutta University Nominee to Governing Body Phone: Email: |
Member |
7 |
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Girls' Representative, Students' Union, Azad Hind Fouz Smriti Mahavidyalaya Phone: Email: |
Member |
UGC : WOMEN'S CELL GUIDELINES |
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