The District Hub for Women Empowerment (DHEW) Shopian today organised a one day workshop, the first of its kind in the department, at village Devpora to celebrate the International Women's Day with female youth sports icons of the district.
Durdana Yousuf, the Sqay Martial Art Athlete (Gold Medalist), Haniya (Gold Medalist, Sqay Martial Arts), Project Resource Person NRLM were the guests of the programme.
District Mission Coordinator of DHEW, Burooj Farooq Islam raised awareness among women about the women welfare schemes provided by the Government and how they can get benefitted from these schemes.
The central Administrator, OSC Sumaira made people aware about the facilities provided by OSC.
Social activist Mujtaba Dewan also gave a speech on Women Empowerment.
DSWO, Showkat Ahmed in his introductory remarks spoke about the purpose of organising the event. He highlighted the rights of women in our society. He also highlighted the role of women in day to day life and their discrimination in our society.
Sqay Martial Arts Association Shopian's two Gold Medalist Athletes, Durdana Yousuf and Haniya spoke about their journeys in the sports arena. They asked participants to join their academy for self defence.