Gender Cell of the Faculty of Medicine (GCFM) ‣ Faculty of Medicine

The Gender Cell of the Faculty of Medicine (GCFM) was established in May 2023.

Goal

Establishing a gender-sensitive faculty culture and an environment of freedom and security that allows the students and staff of the Faculty to pursue their studies and work without gender-based discrimination, harassment and oppression.

Functions

GCFM functions according to the GCFM Guidelines on functions and responsibilities for the Faculty of Medicine, University of Jaffna, and the Faculty Policy on Gender Discrimination and SGBV which are based on the relevant policies and by-laws of the UGC and University of Jaffna.

Conducting regular sessions on gender issues for the students through introductory module and Personal and Professional Development Stream
Conducting workshops on gender issues for the staff
Creating awareness on the reporting procedures for victims of gender discrimination and SGBV
Disseminating information about GEE policies and other relevant materials to the students and staff
Organizing discussion forums for the students and staff
Ensuring that the policies on gender equity and equality and SGBV issues are implemented
Receiving gender related complaints directly from the students and staff and through other portals, conducting inquiries and submitting the report to the Vice Chancellor through the Dean
Referring the case to the Centre for Gender Equity and Equality (CGEE), University of Jaffna with written permission of the complainant if necessary (for example, in case of conflict of interest)

Accountability

The GCFM is accountable to the Faculty Board
The minutes of each meeting shall be forwarded to the Faculty Board
The Cell shall submit the proposals and action plans to the Faculty Board through the Dean

Where to get Help!

Please do not hesitate to contact our gender cell, or any individual members (friend/family/senior/lecturer) if you have any concerns with regards to gender (whether you are a student or staff)

Reporting channels for any GEE issues, or SGBV