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The Print
4 days ago
- Health
- The Print
Maharashtra govt, UNICEF breaking gender stereotypes among children
The gender transformative programme (GTP) aims to provide equal opportunity of development to children in all their diversity, to prevent drop-out and child marriage and promote girls' education, according to the District Institute of Education Training (DIET). Dharashiv district is known for high gender disparities in the state. Mumbai, Jun 1 (PTI) The Maharashtra government and the UNICEF have partnered to expand the Gender Transformative Programme to 120 schools in Dharashiv district by this month to address the root cause of discriminatory gender norms and stereotypes, officials said. The first phase of the programme, rolled out in 2022 by the UNICEF in 40 schools in Dharashiv (previously Osmanabad), has reached 4,958 students (2,291 girls, 2,667 boys), 193 teachers and more than 9,000 community members through play-based curricula and gender fairs, according to the GTP data. The programme is aimed at adolescents aged 10-14 years studying in grades 6-8, teachers, education functionaries, school management committee members, parents and the larger community. 'The Gender Transformative Programme has increased engagement of women, teachers and students in various activities for gender equity. The students have become more confident and are leading the programme as champions, inspiring others to follow similar thoughts,' Dr Dayanand Jathnure, DIET principal, Dharashiv, Maharashtra, told PTI. 'The community's involvement is more now and everyone is working collectively to achieve gender equality,' he said. The second phase of the programme, which was implemented in 2024, aims to expand to 120 schools, reach 21,060 children, 620 teachers and 12,000 community members, as per the data. So far, the programme has reached 8,560 children in the district, according to the data. Looking at the behavioural change among children and the community, the Maharashtra government in collaboration with the MSCERT (Maharashtra State Council of Educational Research and Training) is mulling to expand the GTP in model schools across 36 districts in the state, according to the DIET. 'The Gender Transformative Programme in Dharashiv is more than empowerment – it's a movement to shift mindsets, challenge deep-rooted norms and build a future where every girl and boy has equal opportunities to thrive,' chief of the UNICEF Maharashtra field office, Sanjay Singh said. Along with this, the GTP engages with schools, local leaders, district and state administration, especially the MSCERT, he said. 'Seeing the success of the Dharashiv intervention, the MSCERT has built a capacity of 72 DIET trainers towards scaling up the intervention across the state. We are happy to collaborate with the state to scale up the intervention across Maharashtra,' Singh said. 'By engaging communities, schools and local leaders, we are building a foundation for lasting gender equity in the region,' he added. However, one of the programme implementing partners, Men Against Violence and Abuse ( MAVA), said in the initial stage of implementing the GTP, they faced resistance from both teachers and parents in the community. There was also a lot of hesitance and a sense of shyness among the children, MAVA said. But when the programme progressed, both teachers and parents became supportive while children became less hesitant and started asking questions on gender stereotypes, it said. PTI SM GK This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
Time of India
4 days ago
- General
- Time of India
Maharashtra govt, UNICEF breaking gender stereotypes among children
Live Events (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel The Maharashtra government and the UNICEF have partnered to expand the Gender Transformative Programme to 120 schools in Dharashiv district by this month to address the root cause of discriminatory gender norms and stereotypes, officials district is known for high gender disparities in the gender transformative programme (GTP) aims to provide equal opportunity of development to children in all their diversity, to prevent drop-out and child marriage and promote girls' education , according to the District Institute of Education Training (DIET).The first phase of the programme, rolled out in 2022 by the UNICEF in 40 schools in Dharashiv (previously Osmanabad), has reached 4,958 students (2,291 girls, 2,667 boys), 193 teachers and more than 9,000 community members through play-based curricula and gender fairs, according to the GTP programme is aimed at adolescents aged 10-14 years studying in grades 6-8, teachers, education functionaries, school management committee members, parents and the larger community."The Gender Transformative Programme has increased engagement of women, teachers and students in various activities for gender equity . The students have become more confident and are leading the programme as champions, inspiring others to follow similar thoughts," Dr Dayanand Jathnure, DIET principal, Dharashiv, Maharashtra, told PTI."The community's involvement is more now and everyone is working collectively to achieve gender equality," he second phase of the programme, which was implemented in 2024, aims to expand to 120 schools, reach 21,060 children, 620 teachers and 12,000 community members, as per the far, the programme has reached 8,560 children in the district, according to the at the behavioural change among children and the community, the Maharashtra government in collaboration with the MSCERT (Maharashtra State Council of Educational Research and Training) is mulling to expand the GTP in model schools across 36 districts in the state, according to the DIET."The Gender Transformative Programme in Dharashiv is more than empowerment - it's a movement to shift mindsets, challenge deep-rooted norms and build a future where every girl and boy has equal opportunities to thrive," chief of the UNICEF Maharashtra field office, Sanjay Singh with this, the GTP engages with schools, local leaders, district and state administration, especially the MSCERT, he said."Seeing the success of the Dharashiv intervention, the MSCERT has built a capacity of 72 DIET trainers towards scaling up the intervention across the state. We are happy to collaborate with the state to scale up the intervention across Maharashtra," Singh said."By engaging communities, schools and local leaders, we are building a foundation for lasting gender equity in the region," he one of the programme implementing partners, Men Against Violence and Abuse ( MAVA), said in the initial stage of implementing the GTP, they faced resistance from both teachers and parents in the was also a lot of hesitance and a sense of shyness among the children, MAVA when the programme progressed, both teachers and parents became supportive while children became less hesitant and started asking questions on gender stereotypes , it said.
Hindustan Times
4 days ago
- General
- Hindustan Times
Maharashtra govt, UNICEF breaking gender stereotypes among children
Mumbai, The Maharashtra government and the UNICEF have partnered to expand the Gender Transformative Programme to 120 schools in Dharashiv district by this month to address the root cause of discriminatory gender norms and stereotypes, officials said. Dharashiv district is known for high gender disparities in the state. The gender transformative programme aims to provide equal opportunity of development to children in all their diversity, to prevent drop-out and child marriage and promote girls' education, according to the District Institute of Education Training . The first phase of the programme, rolled out in 2022 by the UNICEF in 40 schools in Dharashiv , has reached 4,958 students , 193 teachers and more than 9,000 community members through play-based curricula and gender fairs, according to the GTP data. The programme is aimed at adolescents aged 10-14 years studying in grades 6-8, teachers, education functionaries, school management committee members, parents and the larger community. "The Gender Transformative Programme has increased engagement of women, teachers and students in various activities for gender equity. The students have become more confident and are leading the programme as champions, inspiring others to follow similar thoughts," Dr Dayanand Jathnure, DIET principal, Dharashiv, Maharashtra, told PTI. "The community's involvement is more now and everyone is working collectively to achieve gender equality," he said. The second phase of the programme, which was implemented in 2024, aims to expand to 120 schools, reach 21,060 children, 620 teachers and 12,000 community members, as per the data. So far, the programme has reached 8,560 children in the district, according to the data. Looking at the behavioural change among children and the community, the Maharashtra government in collaboration with the MSCERT is mulling to expand the GTP in model schools across 36 districts in the state, according to the DIET. "The Gender Transformative Programme in Dharashiv is more than empowerment - it's a movement to shift mindsets, challenge deep-rooted norms and build a future where every girl and boy has equal opportunities to thrive," chief of the UNICEF Maharashtra field office, Sanjay Singh said. Along with this, the GTP engages with schools, local leaders, district and state administration, especially the MSCERT, he said. "Seeing the success of the Dharashiv intervention, the MSCERT has built a capacity of 72 DIET trainers towards scaling up the intervention across the state. We are happy to collaborate with the state to scale up the intervention across Maharashtra," Singh said. However, one of the programme implementing partners, Men Against Violence and Abuse , said in the initial stage of implementing the GTP, they faced resistance from both teachers and parents in the community. There was also a lot of hesitance and a sense of shyness among the children, MAVA said. But when the programme progressed, both teachers and parents became supportive while children became less hesitant and started asking questions on gender stereotypes, it said.
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Acura Ends Porsche IMSA Win Streak After Thrilling Battle in Detroit Street Course Sprint
One of the shortest races on the IMSA GTP calendar, by both time and distance, put on a larger-than-life show as BoP adjustments brought parity to the field. The Meyer Shank Racing Acuras and Wayne Taylor Racing Cadillacs put pressure on BMW and the dominant Porsche Penskes at the Chevrolet Detroit Sports Car Classic in Detroit. Nick Yelloly secured the first pole of the year for the Acura in the No. 93 ARX-06, a pass with less than five minutes remaining on the clock by his teammate Renger van der Zande would secure the win for Acura ahead of the No. 10 Cadillac of Ricky Taylor and Filipe Albuquerque and the No. 6 Porsche Penske. The championship-leading entry of the No. 7 Porsche Penske was leading with 15 minutes remaining, but Ricky Taylor was eating into the nearly 2-second lead that Felipe Nasr had put on the field since the final Full Course Yellow. Going into the turn three hairpin, Taylor tried to nudge between Nasr and the inside wall and had to back out to stop damage. On a second try heading down towards the Detroit River out of turn four, Taylor took the spot, and the No. 93 Acura and No. 6 Porsche followed. "I saw them going after each other, and I think the Porsche in front had a bit of an issue or burned its tires too much," van der Zande told the Peacock Broadcast. "At that point, I saw Ricky going for it, and I know Ricky, Ricky goes for it. Nicest guy off the car, but in the car, you have to look out for the guy." With Nasr tumbling back to fourth, this marks the first time that the championship-leading duo of Nasr and Nick Tandy finished outside of a podium position. The leaders hit the traffic of the GTD-Pro top five, who on the narrow streets of the Detroit circuit were making it as difficult to pass as they tried to hold their in-class finishing positions. Following Taylor's aggressive move on Nasr, van der Zande saw a similar opportunity in Turn one and took the lead for Acura, pulling ahead past two GTD-Pro cars. Taylor followed and had one passing opportunity, but once the Acura tasted clean air, it was on its way to victory. Ford was able to pull one out for the American manufacturers with the No. 64 Ford Multimatic Motorsports Ford Mustang GT3 piloted by Sebastian Priaulx and Mike Rockenfeller finishing ahead of the Pratt Miller Motorsports Corvette Z06 GT3.R and Pratt Motorsports Lamborghini Huracan. You Might Also Like You Need a Torque Wrench in Your Toolbox Tested: Best Car Interior Cleaners The Man Who Signs Every Car Sign in to access your portfolio
Yahoo
22-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Topeka leaders invited to Lincoln, NE for networking event
TOPEKA (KSNT) – City leaders and other professionals have been invited to join a trip to Lincoln, Nebraska, as a follow-up to last year's trip to Boise, Idaho. The Greater Topeka Partnership (GTP) announced in a press release on April 17 that this year's City Swap trip will work to build a deeper connection between Topeka and Lincoln. Topekans will travel to Lincoln on July 30-31 in a visit that will include tours, innovation sessions and more. Lincoln locals will travel to Topeka to visit the Capital City on June 17-18. 'We're excited to continue this unique partnership with the Lincoln team as we take the next step in our intercity exchange,' said GTP CEO Matt Pivarnik. 'After traveling together to Boise last year, we discovered just how powerful regional collaboration can be. Now, we have the opportunity to reconnect and go deeper—this time by experiencing Lincoln's own momentum up close. This visit represents more than just a trip; it's a commitment to shared growth, mutual learning, and strong relationships that benefit both of our communities. Together, Topeka and Lincoln are shaping a brighter future for our region.' City spokesman Dan Garrett confirmed to 27 News that City Manager Robert Perez will not be attending the retreat. Last year, Perez said he didn't join city leaders on their trip to Boise, ID. Instead, he stayed in Topeka to work on the city's $15 million budget deficit. The GTP is inviting community leaders, young professionals, business owners and other citizens to attend. They can purchase tickets before the June 30 deadline here for $500 each. Attendees will have transportation and other accommodations provided in the ticket cost. MAP: Where are the biggest measles outbreaks in the US right now? Garrett said he is still checking with city councilmembers to see if they will be attending the event. For more local news, click here. Keep up with the latest breaking news in northeast Kansas by downloading our mobile app and by signing up for our news email alerts. Sign up for our Storm Track Weather app by clicking here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
