2023
Constitution Day — We, The People of India
A Constitution Day special event featuring documentary screening, group discussions on constitutional values, and a gallery walk on women in the Constituent Assembly — proving that democracy thrives when people engage.
Read MoreState-Level Consultation — Child Marriage Free Tamil Nadu
The Penn Collective participated in the State Level Consultation for a Child Marriage Free Tamil Nadu, jointly organized by the Dept of Social Welfare & Women Empowerment and Kailash Satyarthi Foundation, presenting recommendations on child marriage prevention.
Read MoreStories of Sisterhood — Online Campaign
The Penn Collective's Stories of Sisterhood campaign launched on September 12, 2023, inviting women worldwide to share 3-minute videos of solidarity and sisterhood on Instagram — deconstructing the myth that women are women's worst enemies.
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Six Months Anniversary & Meet and Greet
The Penn Collective celebrated six months of impact with a Meet and Greet event, announcing the launch of the 'Stories of Sisterhood' campaign — a celebration of women's solidarity.
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Breaking Barriers, Building Bridges — Women in Politics
Ms. Ashweetha and Ms. Poorani delivered a session on Women in Politics for Populus Empowerment Network India, covering global and national statistics, challenges women face in political spaces, and the work of The Penn Collective.
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One Day Workshop — Introduction to Politics
The Penn Collective's first One Day Workshop on 'Introduction to Politics' — a day of knowledge sharing, skill building and inspiring conversations with experienced guest speakers on women in politics.
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Penniyam Pazhagu — Reclaiming Agency in Marriage
A Penniyam Pazhagu session on how the institution of marriage traumatizes men and women from childhood, examining the marriage market, economy, legislative attempts at equality, marriage-induced violence and gendered norms.
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Solidarity — Manipur Protest
The Penn Collective participated in a protest organized by the All Women's Federation condemning the violence against women in Manipur, demanding that the ruling government acknowledge its inaction.
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Penniyam Pazhagu — Women and Workplace
A Penniyam Pazhagu discussion on July 1, 2023 exploring the barriers keeping women out of the workforce, glass ceilings, structural challenges, the PoSH Act 2013, and political will needed for change.
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Training — Interns of MP Jothimani
Ms. Poorani of The Penn Collective met MP Jothimani of Karur and conducted a gender and caste sensitization session for the MP's interns, facilitated by the Indian School of Democracy.
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Solidarity — Wrestlers' Protest
The Penn Collective joined the protest at Egmore, Chennai in solidarity with Indian Women Wrestlers, demanding justice and accountability under the PoSH Act and POCSO.
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Penniyam Pazhagu — Women & Society
A series of feminist discussion sessions covering bodily autonomy, women and marriage, women and workplace — creating a space for honest conversations about patriarchy and gender justice.
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Beyond Bodies — Conversations on Objectification of Women
A powerful Penniyam Pazhagu session on May 28, 2023, discussing how women's bodies are policed, controlled and commodified by patriarchal society — from beauty standards to bodily autonomy, marriage rituals to media representation.
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EKEK Campaign — Engal Kalam Engal Kanavu
An online and offline campaign challenging women's access to public spaces. Participants photographed themselves enjoying public spaces they had always wanted to occupy, sharing stories of belongingness and solidarity.
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Gender Sensitization — AM Foundation
On April 1, 2023, a Gender Sensitisation and legal awareness program was organized for Doctors, Nurses and community healthcare professionals by the AM Foundation in association with The Penn Collective in Manali, Chennai.
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Launch of The Penn Collective
With 14% women representation in Lok Sabha and a national average of 9% for state assemblies, there is a severe dearth of women leadership in politics. On International Women's Day 2023, The Penn Collective was launched — a Non-Partisan Collective looking to redefine politics for women in Tamil Nadu.
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