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Embracing Diversity and Dialogue: Insights from the XI Indian Social Work Congress 2023 Student Forum

Connecting with the Congress theme, "Leave No One Behind," Mr. Vatsyayan creatively engaged the students by prompting them to turn around their chairs, symbolizing inclusivity and reaching out to every participant, even the 'back-benchers.'

Aligned with the congress theme, "Leave No One Behind," the XI Indian Social Work Congress 2023, hosted by Maulana Azad National Urdu University in collaboration with the National Association of Professional Social Workers in India and UNFPA, provided a dynamic platform for engaging discussions. As part of this congress, a Student Forum facilitated by Suneel Vatsyayan, Chairperson, Nada India Foundation and Prof. Keshav Walke sparked a vibrant dialogue among students and esteemed panelists.

Setting the Scene: Against the historic backdrop of Hyderabad’s Maulana Azad National Urdu University, the venue, "Pathar Dil", served as a metaphor for enduring challenges. The rocky landscape, formed over 2.5 billion years ago, symbolized the resilience required in the field of social work.
The Student Forum: Suneel Vatsyayan orchestrated a lively Student Forum amid the rocks landscape from 9:30 pm to 11 pm. This forum aimed to provide opportunities for social work students, fostering dialogue and shared experiences.
Notable Participants: 
Distinguished panelists included Prof. Keshav Walke, Dr Neera Agnimitra is a professor and former Head at the Department of Social Work, University of Delhi. Prof. Neena Pandey, Prof. Neelam Sukhramani, and Prof. Anoop Kumar Bhartiya. The session began with formal announcements and a warm welcome by Prof. Abu, the organizer from Maulana Azad National Urdu University.

Quotable Quotes and Shared Experiences: Mr. Vatsyayan initiated the session by encouraging students to introduce themselves, creating an atmosphere of openness and connection. The forum explored dimensions of gender and socialization, with Prof. Neena Pandey and Prof. Neera addressing queries raised by students, making the conversation insightful.

Highlighting the Gender Perspective: The dialogue delved into gender dynamics, addressing a thought-provoking question about achieving equality. The response emphasized treating individuals as human beings, acknowledging differences between gender and assigned sex at birth. A student, Sambhavi Walke from TISS, Tuljapur Campus, eloquently expressed the need to treat everyone as human beings and not as objects or property.
Exploring Diversity and Inclusivity: Mr. Vatsyayan shared an anecdote about meeting a student volunteer aspiring to explore social work after completing his Madrasa education. Emphasizing the importance of knowing what one does not know, he encouraged the student to embrace the process of exploration.

Inclusivity and Engagement: In alignment with the congress theme, "Leave No One Behind," Mr. Vatsyayan creatively engaged students by encouraging them to turn around their chairs. This unconventional approach symbolized reaching out to all students, challenging conventional norms, and fostering inclusivity.

The Student Forum concluded with a heartfelt poem by a student from Jammu and a closing remark by Dr. Anup from Lucknow. The interactive and entertaining session left a lasting impact, emphasizing the need to empower and value the voices of young professionals in the field of social work. As we reflect on the theme of leaving no one behind, let this forum be a catalyst for change and inclusivity in the social work community.




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