WEBINAR ON PROTECTING AND EMPOWERING CHILDREN DURING COVID-19 OUTBREAK
A webinar was conducted by the Department of Sociology and Social work, GEMS Arts and Science College, Malappuram in association with Attapadi Adivasi Development Initiative (AADI), Palakkad, on 24-7-2020, 2.30 pm onwards as part of 2nd semester online internship of at AADI. The webinar was on the topic- Empowerment and Protecting Children During COVID -19 Outbreak, by Mr. Saleem. C P, District Childline Coordinator, Malappuram. The session was begun with a welcome speech by Mrs. Sasiya Afrin, MSW 3rd semester student and a trainee of AADI. The Inaugural session was held by Mr. Vasudevan, Vice Chairman of GEMS college. The welcoming of resource person was done by the Head of the Department, Dr. Mirshad Rahman. T. M. The session was very informative as the resource person was of much experienced with his profession. There were almost 70 participants of different status like students, professionals, parents etc. in the webinar. The session was mentored by Ms. Sujisha and Ms. Midhuna who were MSW 3rd semester students and trainee of AADI. The session was hosted by Mr. Sayyed Thahseen. The session was effective and interactive. In the session Mr. Saleem CP resource person discussed about child rights, POCSO Act, child abuse, parenting care, and he also shared his experiences and added his suggestions related with child abuse. The session also includes power point presentation and it continues for almost 2 hours. After the session there was a feedback session. The feedbacks were given by Fr. Lenin Antony, Director of AADI, Mr. Vibinlal, Project coordinator of AADI, Dr. Mirshad Rahman T M, HOD and some of the delegates and mentors. The feedback results were good. The webinar was winded up with a vote of thanks by Ms. Praveena, MSW 3rd semester student and a trainee of AADI at 4.30 pm.
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WEBINAR ON PROTECTING AND EMPOWERING CHILDREN DURING COVID-19 OUTBREAK
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