Report on Certificate Awarding Ceremony of the Certificate course in ‘Women’s Studies’- Batch III – 2026

The Certificate Awarding Ceremony of the Certificate Course in Women’s Studies – Batch III program was a momentous occasion, celebrating the  accomplishments. Through speeches, performances and awards, the ceremony underscored the importance of women’s education, advocacy and collective action in advancing gender equality, reflecting its significance in honouring students’  achievements.

The Certificate Awarding Ceremony for the Certificate Course in Women’s Studies, held on March 26^th, 2026, at the Hoover Auditorium, Faculty of Medicine,  University of Jaffna, was a significant milestone in acknowledging the  accomplishments of twenty-four (24) students who completed the program.  Organized by the Women Education Research Centre (WERC), Colombo in  collaboration with the Centre for Gender Equity and Equality (CGEE) and the Staff  Development Centre (SDC) at the University of Jaffna (UoJ), this event was  coordinated by Dr. (Mrs.) Dilogini Sangarathas, Coordinator of the course.

The event kicked off with a lively welcome dance performed by 1^st year  students of Faculty of Siddha Medicine, University of Jaffna, followed by a welcome  address delivered by  Ms.Sivagowri Rajashanthan, Director, CGEE, along with remarks  from Prof. Poobalasuntharam Iyngaran, Director, SDC and special word of blessings  from Snr. Prof. Thirunavukkarasu Velnampy, Vice-Chancellor of the University of  Jaffna.

Subsequently, 24 students of the batch III Program were honored and  recognized, and the ceremony concluded with a heartfelt vote of thanks, expressing  gratitude to all guests, students, participants, organizers and supporters, serving as  evidence to the collective efforts towards advancing gender equity and women’s  empowerment.