- MCI aims to empower families, communities and children with information related to the survival and development of children. It promotes Meena as a dynamic role model for children, especially girls, through which they can enhance their self-esteem and learn life skills essential for their empowerment.
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MCI addresses many of the key elements outlined in the Convention on the Elimination of all forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW).
- The stories raise awareness, initiate discussions and support communities and families in finding ways to ensure their children’s wellbeing.
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Were the Meena stories created only to present positive images
of girls?
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No. The stories also help impart vital life skills, decision making, problem solving, communication and negotiation, critical thinking, assertiveness, coping with feelings and fostering relationships.
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The Meena stories holistically promote the rights of all children and can be enjoyed by both children and adults.
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They provide a model for healthy, improved gender relationships from an early age. In this context, it is important to understand the meaning of gender.
- Gender represents the socially constructed differences-in terms of accepted attributes, roles and relationships. Gender refers to both women and men.
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