International
Women’s Day Celebration 2009
On the eve of International women’s day, women’s day celebration was
organized in Cholapur block of Varanasi. Around 500 women and
adolescent girls including elected representatives of PRI’s
participated in the program.
The program was inaugurated by District Education officer Ms. Durgawati.
Women members of mahila mandal and adolescent girls actively
participated in the program. Members of kishori samuh presented
small skit and plays on the issue of female feticide and dowry.
Girl students of vidya gyan scholarship program also shared
their experiences and the change they have experienced within
themselves after being associated with the program.
Members of mahila mandal presented Holi Geet on the occasion. Prior to
women’s day celebration a week long campaign was launched on the
female feticide. During campaign numerous activities were
organized with the members of kishori samuh which included
painting and debate competition. On the occasion the winners of
the competitions were also awarded.
The program was a learning event in which women participants very
actively shared their views and pledged to fight for their
entitlements and benfits.
