Current Activities:

• Dastkari Mela

Dastkari Mela-Art and craft Exhibition cum sale by Women Entrepreneurs, was organized by Centre for Women’s Studies, Maulana Azad National Urdu University on 09-11-2015 .This craft exhibition is a part of Azad Week Celebrations-2015, which comprises of different events in and out of the campus. The main objective of this Dastkari Mela was to promote the entrepreneurship and economic empowerment of Women and to provide a platform for home based women workers and women organizations to built a rapport among them and showcase their craft items for sale.

• Extension Lecture

 An extension lecture was organised by Centre for Women’s Studies on the topic “Violence against Women” on 16 .1.2015 at Lecture hall Complex, MANUU Lecture Hall Complex.
Ms. Humaira Ahmed, Rtd. Chief Postmaster General (Himachal Pradesh, Gujarat and West Bengal), Deputy Secretary, Ministry of Finance, Govt. Of India and Director Dept. of Culture, Govt. Of India was the Resource person. In her address she said that violence against women can be prevented by the change in the mindset of the human beings at social level and this can be nurtured in Educational Institutions.

•  Colloquium in Collaboration with National Commission for Women

 CWS organised a colloquium on 24.3.2015 with the collaboration of National Commission for Women (NCW) New Delhi on the topic “Mainstreaming the Indian Muslim Women – The Way Forward” at Central library, Maulana Azad National Urdu University, Gachibowli, Hyderabad.
Prof. Fatima Ali Khan, (Department of Geography (OU) and member ICSSR) Presided over the programme. Ms. Lalitha Kumaramangalam, Chairperson National Commission for women, participated as Chief Guest on the occasion. Ms. Shamina Shafique, Member, NCW was also present on this occasion, Muslim Women, Academicians, NGO, Representatives & Research Scholars Participated in deliberation

• International Women’s Day- 2015 Celebration

Literary and Cultural Competitions
               CWS organised different programmes and competitions in connection with International Women’s Day-2015. Such as Essay writing competitions, Poster making and Slogan Writing on the topic “Protection of Women – A social responsibility”. Students and Scholars of the University took part in these competitions.

• Poster Exhibition

A Poster Exhibition Entitled “Protection of Women – A Social Responsibility” was organised on 10.3.2015. at Central Library, MANUU. The exhibition was inaugurated by Prof. Khaja M. Shahid, Pro Vice Chancellor, MANUU, Prof. S. M. Rahmatullah, Registrar I/c, MANUU & Justice Basha Nawaz Khan, Special Metropolitan Magistrate, Criminal Court, Hyderabad, accompanied on this occasion.

• Panel Discussion

A Panel Discussion was organized by CWS on 10.3.2015 at Central Library Auditorium, MANUU. The theme of the discussion was “Safety of Women in India – Issues & Solutions”. The Panel included Dr. Mohd. Fahim Akhtar, HOD, Islamic Studies, MANUU, Justice Basha Nawaz Khan, Special Metropolitan Magistrate, Criminal Court, Hyderabad, Ms. Rema Rajeshwari, DCP Malkajgiri, Head SHE Team, Hyderabad,  Prof. S.M. Rahmatullah, In-charge Registrar and Dean SA&SS, MANUU, Dr. Shahida, HOD, Women Education, MANUU and Ms. Zehra Begum, Advocate Criminal Court, Hyderabad.

• Cultural Programme

A Cultural programme was organized by CWS at DDE Auditorium on the topic “Ek Shaam Azmat-e-Niswan ke Naam” Dr. Audhesh Rani, Member, NCERT, Delhi was the Chief Guest of this programme and Prof. H. Khatija Begum, HOD, Education & Training and Dean, School of Education and Training presided over the programme . Students of MANUU presented different literary and Cultural activities on this occasion. 

•  Health Awareness Programme 

A health awareness programme was conducted by CWS on the topic “The Impact of Stress on Women’s Health-Issues & Solution” on 24.04.2015 at Girls Hostel MANUU, Ms. Najma, Counsellor, MANUU was the Resource Person. She explained in detail about the impact of stress on women’s health and expressed various methods to cope up with stress.

Activities Completed by CWS, MANUU in previous years

S. No.	Activity
1	Training Programme on “Understanding Gender”
2	Extension Programme “Awareness camp on Diabetics”
3	Awareness Programme  on “Is there Girls and Boys have equal status in today’s society”
4	Seminar on “Muslim Women and Personal Law”
5	Seminar on “North South Dialogue on Women Issues”
6	Workshop on “ Early Marriages – its Medico and Psychological, Socio and Legal impact on Women ”
7	Workshop on “Digital Divide”
8	Workshop on “ Strategies to Deal with Gender Violence”
9	Training Programme on “ Gender Sensitization for Police Officials”
10	Extension Programme “ Women and Health”
11	Extension Programme “Health Camp for Women”
12	Extension Programme on “ The Impact of Dowry on Society”
13	Extension Programme on “ Status of Women in Today’s Society”
14	Extension Programme on “ I am Proud to be a Women”
15	UGC Sponsored National Level Seminar on “Role of Women in Nation Building: A Multi Dimensional Perspective ”
16	Seminar on “ Women Writing and Reading”
17	Workshop on “ Capacity Building and Experience Sharing with Women Affected with HIV/AIDS”
18	Training  programme on “ Women Entrepreneur”
19	Extension Programme, 10 lectures on “ Legal Rights of Women”
20	Extension Programme, 10 lectures on “ Women’s Health”
21	Three months ‘Certificate Course” with the collaboration of St. Ann’s Degree College for Women
22	Three months “Certificate Course” with the collaboration of Indira Priyadarshani Degree College for Women
23	Research Project Completed on “Gender Issues in information Technology”
24	Research Project Completed on “Gender Issues in Training of Law Enforcement Agencies”
25	Research Project Completed on “Educational Status of Muslim Women in Three slum Areas ” IIIrd Lancer, MD Lines, Hakeempet) of Hyderabad
26	Research Project Completed on “Health issues and Status of Women in Slum areas of the Hyderabad”
27	Research Project Completed on “Socio Cultural World of the Siddi Women ”
28	Research Project Completed on “Home-based women workers of the old city of Hyderabad ”
29	Research Project Completed on “Women in Bangle Making”
30	Research Project Completed on “Girls Education in Madarassas in Old City of Hyderabad”
31	Research Project Completed on “A Study of NRI families in Hyderabad”
32	Research Project Completed on “Home Bitter Home” Mahila Police Station of Two town Kareem Nagar, A.P
33	Research Project Completed on “Changing Women, Changing Times: Construction Muslim  Feminities Across Three Generation”
34	Research Project Completed on “Base-Line Survey of Women Resident of Gachibowli, Areas of Hyderabad City”
35	Research Project Completed on “HIV positive Women in Hyderabad”
36	Research Project Completed on “Women Entrepreneur in the old city of Hyderabad”
37	Research Project Completed on “Socio-Economic Condition of Women in Ghouse Nagar, Hyderabad”
38	Research Project Completed on “Base-Line Survey on Socio-Economic condition of Women in Musheerabad”
39	Research Project Completed on “Biographies of Socio Active Women in Hyderabad”
40	Research Project Completed on “Socio Economic & Health Status of Girls – Child -A study at Farooq Nagar Hyd.”
41	Workshop on “Gender Sensitization and Skill Training for Women”
42	Training Programme on “Elimination of Violence against Women” with the Collaboration of COVA & Kasturba Gandhi peace Centre
43	Extension Programme on “Social and Psychological impacts of Dowry”
44	Competitions on the occasion of “International Day for Elimination of Violence Against Women”
45	Three months “Certificate Course” With the collaboration of Hussainialam Degree College for Women, Hyd.
46	Biographies of Eminent Muslim Women of Hyderabad (Narratives)
47	Awareness Programme on “Health Issues of Adolescent Girls” at Hussainialam Degree College for Women, Hyd.