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On 31st August 2025 in Chennai, The Penn Collective hosted "Breaking Barriers, Building Futures — Women at the Helm of Local Democracy".
The event began with the documentary "Avalidam Arasiyal" celebrating women Panchayat Presidents, followed by a panel discussion on barriers women leaders face.
A street play by the Senkanthal Kalai Kuzhu wing depicted the struggles of women aspiring to enter politics.
The Penn Collective launched two new initiatives: Thaenkoodu — mentorship for 100 women aspiring to contest the 2026 local body elections, and Senkanthal — the cultural vertical using arts as advocacy.