Cequin – Cequin

Founded in 2009, CEQUIN is dedicated to advancing gender equity by transforming the culture that allows violence and discrimination.

The current world paints a grim picture for gender equality, where high prevalence of violence against women and girls, crises related to health and climate change, lack of representation in the workforce and in decision-making roles have exacerbated risks, making them more vulnerable than ever before.

Our experiences reveal that adolescent girls have had to navigate a series of overwhelming challenges upon their most fundamental psycho-emotional needs, educational, sexual and reproductive health rights, leading to devastating consequences.

As girls stand at the threshold of adulthood, they need and deserve resources and support to overcome the barriers that hold them back, that will help unlock their potential to lead full lives.

We work through a rights-based and sports for development approach to address structural violence, and shape gender attitudes and beliefs before they solidify into norms. Our work engages adolescent girls and women, in partnership with men, boys, and key community stakeholders including educational institutes, civil society organisations, local representatives, funders, think tanks, government, media and the private sector – to build gender equitable communities and unleash transformational change.

Our Programmes

Kickstart Equality

Nurturing Girls’ Talent for Football through Leadership

Mardon Wali Baat

Engaging Men and Boys for Gender Equity

Mahila Panchayat

Forming Women’s Collectives for Gender-Based Advocacy and Leadership

Badhte Kadam

Building Knowledge and Skills for Better Careers

Health & Well being

Promoting Health and Safety for Sustainable Outcomes

Engendering Communities & Institutions

Sensitizing and Advocating for an Enabling Environment

Our Footprints

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Testimonials

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It is very refreshing to see the girls’ active participation, not only in education but different skill development courses, football, self defense, etc. Through education, they achieve knowledge, but through the other activities of CEQUIN, they are gaining confidence and self-esteem in themselves. Jamia University is happy to help CEQUIN in the future also.
Talat AhmedFormer Vice Chancellor, Jamia Millia Islamia

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While there is value in ideas and causes, their true potential can only be realized through clarity of vision coupled with a dedicated and unrelenting approach. Over the past 10 years, CEQUIN has managed to bring all of these elements to the fore towards promoting discussions and action on gender issues. However, their biggest victory in my opinion has been spreading their spirit to all those around them, including our organization and others who are a part of the National Alliance for Women’s Football.
Ramit Singh ChimniCo-founder 8one Foundation

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Congratulations to CEQUIN on the occasion of your tenth anniversary. The Australian High Commission is proud to have partnered with CEQUIN over many years, supporting programs that aim to empower women and girls through sport, education and employment. It is a pleasure to work with an organization that has real impact and makes a difference to people's lives. In particular, we commend CEQUIN’s efforts to increase girls’ participation in football and, more recently, to scale up these achievements collaboratively through the National Alliance for Women’s Football.
Rod HiltonDeputy High Commissioner, Australian High Commission

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CEQUIN has strived hard to make its place in Mewat by conducting a study of the literacy culture in this rural district of Haryana. Their outreach to all the schools, interventions in the KGBVs and communities in Mewat is building towards a better future for the women and girls who have for so long been downtrodden; while also giving them an opportunity to open up, discover and explore more about themselves.
GianwatiDPC(Rtd), District Commissioner’s Office

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CEQUIN through its approach of involvement of men and boys in the struggle of a gender just society has always managed to incorporate innovative means in order to create a resonance around the pressing issue of GBV. With a team of dedicated individuals and passionate activists, it has always demonstrated a ‘never give up’ attitude for realization of its goals of an inclusive, peaceful and violence free society. I wish them all the best for their future endeavors.
Ahmad FarazCoordinator Men Engage and Programme Officer, Centre for Health and Social Justice

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One year back I could not have even imagined playing football in my own school ground. But thanks to CEQUIN for supporting me throughout and making me believe in my talent! I feel so proud of myself to be a part of this league!
JyotiParticipant, U-13 DSGFL ‘19

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I want to congratulate CEQUIN for its multi-layered intervention in Jamia Nagar. Real issues like lack of proper health and safety issues, education, and gender sensitivity are being addressed and I will support their work in every possible capacity to make Okhla a safe space for women and girls.
Shoaib DanishWard Councilor, Zakir Nagar

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CEQUIN’s awareness raising and sensitization workshops with students is one of the most exciting interventions I have seen. What is truly unique and refreshing about it is that besides working with the girls, CEQUIN is involving and engaging the interest of the boys and this makes a huge difference in creating change in the community.
PoonamBeat Officer, Vasant Vihar Police Station