Rainbow Classrooms: Championing Inclusivity in Indian Schools

Reckitt, partnering with Plan India, launches the Rainbow Classrooms initiative in Delhi. The program aims to promote gender inclusivity in Indian schools by transforming classrooms and providing gender identity education for teachers. Activities across Sikkim, Manipur, and Arunachal Pradesh will foster a culture of acceptance and respect for all gender identities.

New Delhi, Delhi, India – Reckitt, in collaboration with Plan India, has unveiled its groundbreaking Rainbow Classrooms initiative. This program is set to revitalize schools into inclusive arenas, promoting gender inclusivity through vibrant decor and targeted education for teachers on gender identity. This initiative comes under the Durex The Birds and Bees Talk (TBBT) program.

In India, gender identity issues remain largely misunderstood and underrepresented in the educational curriculum. Reckitt's initiative, supported by the Government of India and the National Curriculum Framework (NCF), introduces the country's first gender diversity course for educators. This course aims to empower teachers with essential knowledge and support tools.

The program includes a range of activities in Sikkim, Manipur, and Arunachal Pradesh. These activities include painting competitions, extempore contests, and workshops on gender equality designed to involve students, teachers, parents, and government representatives. Asif Mohammed, Executive Director of Plan International (India Chapter), affirmed the program's mission to create safe, inclusive educational environments.

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