This goal is concerned with achieving gender equality and empowering women and girls worldwide. Recognizing gender equality as a fundamental human right and a prerequisite for a peaceful, prosperous, and sustainable world, SDG 5 addresses various crucial objectives.
These objectives encompass ending discrimination and violence against women and girls, eradicating harmful practices such as child marriage and female genital mutilation, promoting women's active participation in decision-making processes, and ensuring universal access to sexual and reproductive health and rights.
Attaining SDG 5 necessitates profound transformations in societal attitudes, legal frameworks, and institutions to foster gender equality and empower women and girls. This entails dismantling systemic barriers that perpetuate gender-based discrimination and violence, promoting equal opportunities in education and employment, and challenging harmful gender stereotypes.
The progress made towards SDG 5 holds immense potential for positive, far-reaching impacts. Not only does empowering women and girls benefit them individually, but it also enhances the well-being of families, communities, and societies at large.
UNAI SDG Hub Chair Cohort 2025-27 :
Christ University is privileged to be appointed as the SDG Hub 5 Chair by the United Nations Academic Impact (UNAI) for the 2025-2027 cohort, reaffirming our commitment to fostering gender equality through education, research, and community engagement. Sustainability and gender inclusivity are embedded in our curricula, encouraging students to engage in hands-on research and development in areas such as green technologies, social entrepreneurship, and policy reforms.
Christ University actively works towards creating a safe and inclusive campus environment by implementing gender-sensitive policies, strengthening internal complaint mechanisms, and fostering a culture of respect and equity. By integrating SDG 5—Gender Equality—into academic and community initiatives, we ensure a transformative educational experience that nurtures leadership, advocacy, and empowerment. Our commitment aligns with the broader vision of holistic education, preparing students to be socially responsible individuals who contribute to a more just and equitable society. Through continuous efforts in education and community-driven initiatives, Christ University remains dedicated to promoting gender equality as a fundamental pillar of sustainable development.
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Activities:
Panel Discussion- Women's Day
Annual Reports:
2022:
This goal is concerned with achieving gender equality and empowering women and girls worldwide. Recognizing gender equality as a fundamental human right and a prerequisite for a peaceful, prosperous, and sustainable world, SDG 5 addresses various crucial objectives.
These objectives encompass ending discrimination and violence against women and girls, eradicating harmful practices such as child marriage and female genital mutilation, promoting women's active participation in decision-making processes, and ensuring universal access to sexual and reproductive health and rights.
Attaining SDG 5 necessitates profound transformations in societal attitudes, legal frameworks, and institutions to foster gender equality and empower women and girls. This entails dismantling systemic barriers that perpetuate gender-based discrimination and violence, promoting equal opportunities in education and employment, and challenging harmful gender stereotypes.
The progress made towards SDG 5 holds immense potential for positive, far-reaching impacts. Not only does empowering women and girls benefit them individually, but it also enhances the well-being of families, communities, and societies at large.
UNAI SDG Hub Chair Cohort 2025-27 :
Christ University is privileged to be appointed as the SDG Hub 5 Chair by the United Nations Academic Impact (UNAI) for the 2025-2027 cohort, reaffirming our commitment to fostering gender equality through education, research, and community engagement. Sustainability and gender inclusivity are embedded in our curricula, encouraging students to engage in hands-on research and development in areas such as green technologies, social entrepreneurship, and policy reforms.
Christ University actively works towards creating a safe and inclusive campus environment by implementing gender-sensitive policies, strengthening internal complaint mechanisms, and fostering a culture of respect and equity. By integrating SDG 5—Gender Equality—into academic and community initiatives, we ensure a transformative educational experience that nurtures leadership, advocacy, and empowerment. Our commitment aligns with the broader vision of holistic education, preparing students to be socially responsible individuals who contribute to a more just and equitable society. Through continuous efforts in education and community-driven initiatives, Christ University remains dedicated to promoting gender equality as a fundamental pillar of sustainable development.
Details:
Activities:
Panel Discussion- Women's Day
Annual Reports:
2022:
