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Youngsters are the future of India.
To build a better tomorrow, they are obliged to work, shoulder-to-shoulder, as equal partners in growth and development
hence mutual respect and understanding lay the foundation of relationship. I urge our conscientious male citizens to wake
up to the reality of gender-based violence. It’s time to take responsibility and action. Protect your Sisters, Mothers,
and Female peers. Let’s unite to protect and empower. Everyone has the opportunity to thrive and reach their full potential.
We encourage our male citizens to: Treat their female peers with respect and dignity. Support and amplify women’s voices.
Be active bystanders and intervene when witnessing harassment or violence. We’ve seen countless examples of men making a
difference, where man advocate for women’s rights. Husbands support their wives’ careers. Brothers stand up for their
sisters’ safety. Let’s continue this legacy of providing a safe and supportive environment for all girl students, and
working women.
It’s time for girls to learn self-defense techniques. They need to become aware and mindful of their environment. Foster self-confidence and assertiveness. Our girls need to be educated on setting healthy boundaries. Family and Community involvement is vital in today’s scenario. There has to be an open communication where girls are encouraged to share concerns with family. Parental involvement in discussing about safety of the daughters and a community which keeps a close caring watch. Parents supervise and monitor social media activity of their daughters.
We at St. Angela Sophia Sr. Sec. School implement zero-tolerance policies for harassment. Our students have access to trained counselors. We conduct safety drills, seminars and concertize them on regular basis. They are taught to be responsible with online behavior and etiquette. We organize safety workshops and seminars. Practice safety scenarios through role-plays etc. Be conscious about Cyberbullying. Buddy system is very helpful where girls travel with friends. A few safe travel practices, would prove helpful. Avoid isolated areas and ensure they have emergency contacts. By implementing these practical measures, we can create a safer environment for young girls.
Remember, safety is everyone’s responsibility.
Dr. Sr. Cynthia
Principal
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