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The Centre for Gender Studies was established in compliance
with the philosophy and mission of Naresuan University which
is to strive for academic excellence in order to serve the development
of society and our nation. The Centre for Gender Studies has
committed a rendering support unit for educational and action-oriented
research services to be provided to communities. Initiatives
are being taken to ensure that gender issues have been integrated
into the mainstream of policy formulation and development of
programmes and projects. The responsible areas for services
implementation of the Centre correspond to the principle mission
of Naresuan University in enhancing the educational opportunities
to the entire population of 9 provinces based in the lower northern
part of Thailand.
The Centre for Gender Studies has focused its work on achieving
equal rights for men and women. The Centre will seek cooperation
in working with both governmental and nongovernmental organizations
within Naresuan University's purview.
Photo Above: Women from Wang Phi Kul village
in Phitsaulok Province pose for a photo wearing the garments
they have just learnt how to make. This was an initiative designed
to help women leaders form the area to learn ways to suppliment
their household income.
1. To comply with the National Economic and Social Development
Plan for better improvement of the quality of life for the population.
2. To study and present gender analysis data of the lower northern
areas and Phayao province with the information technology system.
Gender analysis can be beneficial to policy analysis and for
sensitivity to gender issues in general.
3. To render services which enhance the quality of life for
the population in education, local administration, family strength,
women in development, children and youth development, welfare
for the elderly, prevention of child prostitution, unemployment,
eradication of poor health and nutrition, and drug addiction.
4. To develop a dynamic network of information among agencies
concerned, both within the country and internationally in coordinating
the institutional capacity for achieving full equality between
men and women in Thai society and the World communities.
The Centre will provide services in the form of workshops, consultation,
technical meetings, counselling for needy clients, seminars,
action-oriented research as well as providing information on
the University's home page, newsletter, radio and television.
The prime area of concern will be emphasized to provide services
to the vulnerable target groups at risk; especially women, children,
youth and the elderly.
For more information, please contact the Centre.
Assoc. Prof. Dr Makha Khittasangka
Centre for Gender Studies
Naresuan University
Muang Phitsanulok 65000
Tel: (+66 55) 261000 - 4 Ext.1137
Fax. (+66 55) 261005
E-mail: makhak@nu.ac.th
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