To commemorate the International Women’s Day, celebrated on 8th of March every year, an impressive function was today organized by District Administration Srinagar here in the Auditorium of SP College under the theme "For All Women and Girls: Rights, Equality, Empowerment".
Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, Dr. Bilal Mohi-Ud-Din Bhat was the chief guest at the event organized jointly by the District Administration Srinagar and District Social Welfare Office.
During the function, various programmes related to women empowerment were presented, besides women achievers of Srinagar were also felicitated by the District Administration.
Speaking on the occasion, the DC highlighted the significance of International Women’s Day and role of Administration and society to raise awareness about women empowerment and to promote gender equality,
He underscored the importance of birth of Girl Child and emphasized end to gender stereotypes to empower Girls and protecting their rights at society and domestic level as well. He said the day is also observed to address concerns of gender discrimination and women empowerment.
The DC stressed on building a constructive environment that values the girl child and stop gender-bias, ensuring survival and protection of the Girl child.
Dr Bilal urged all participants to support the movement for gender equality and women's empowerment by advocating for policies, supporting women's businesses and mentoring and educating, challenging gender norms, and speaking out against violence to help the women in distress.
The DC also made a mention of various initiatives towards women emancipation ensuring their empowerment and safe public space all around. He also referred to various schemes of the Government launched for the welfare of women, especially those from underprivileged sections of the society. He called for one and all to contribute in women empowerment for overall prosperity of the society.
Earlier, District Social Welfare Officer, Dr Mukhtar Ahmad delivered the welcome address wherein he highlighted the importance of the International Women’s Day and deliberated upon the theme ‘For All Women and Girls: Rights, Equality & Empowerment.’
Later, in a felicitation ceremony, women achievers of the district were felicitated for their outstanding contributions in different walks of life viz. Sports, Academics, Entrepreneurs, Art & Culture and winner of Essay Competition.
Additional Deputy Commissioner, Syed Ahmad Kataria; Principal S.P College, Prof Bashir Ahmad Sheikh; Chief Planning Officer, Fayaz Ahmad Dar, faculty members, students of the College and a large number of participants attended the event.