27/02/2026
Gender Justice in Action at Technopark | 26 February 2026 🌟
Women Inclusive in Technology(WIIT) hosted a full-day Gender Justice initiative at Technopark built around a simple but powerful question:
Gender in the Workplace – What Does It Have to Do with MEN?
The morning session at Kerala Startup Mission, Thejaswini Building, was led by Dr. Abhijit Das, Managing Trustee of Centre for Health and Social Justice, with Aditi Radhakrishnan (ICF-PCC | Leadership & HR Advisor) as Co-Facilitator of the workshop.
With over 25 participants, including strong participation from men, the workshop unfolded in a highly interactive format. The discussions focused on how gender norms shape expectations from both men and women, how society often places men within restrictive roles, and how these patterns influence workplace culture. Through reflective exercises and shared experiences, participants explored male privilege, unconscious bias, equality versus equity, and what inclusive leadership truly demands. The session was thoughtful, honest, and deeply engaging.
🌆 Evening Public Event | Open to All
📍 Travancore Hall, Park Centre, Technopark
The keynote by Dr. Abhijit Das set the tone — emphasizing that gender equity is not a “women’s issue,” but a leadership and societal responsibility.
🎙 Panel Discussion Highlights
An engaging moderated conversation featuring:
•Speaker Panel
Arun Prasad Varma : Vice President, RRD Global Delivery Centers
Hari Prasad Krishna Pillai : VP & Managing Director, H&R Block India
Rina Vivekanandan : Principal Consultant, Praaptii + Founder President WIIT
Suja Chandy : Chief Sustainability Officer (Global) & Managing Director, Zafin India,
🗣 Moderated by Arathi Rajeswari, Head of Operations,
Prayojana + Life Member, Women Inclusive in Technology(WIIT)
The conversation highlighted male allyship, organisational accountability, and the need to move beyond compliance toward genuine culture transformation.
The evening concluded with a gift presentation by Annie Moses, Chief Manager, Technopark, and closing remarks by Surya Rani, L&D Manager, Innoval, reinforcing the collective responsibility to build inclusive workplaces.
Across both sessions, one message stood clear — building truly inclusive workplaces requires shared responsibility, conscious leadership, and collective commitment from everyone.
WIIT remains committed to driving meaningful gender conversations across corporate ecosystems.
