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The National Commission for Commission convened a two-day interactive meeting with the State Commissions for Women (SCW) that was held from 8th May to 9th May, 2018 at the Commission in New Delhi. On conclusion of the two-day conference of the NCW and State Women Commissions, six resolutions were passed for future course of action.
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Celebration of 25 years journey of NCW
NCW celebrated its 25th Anniversary at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi
The National Commission for Women organized Seva Divas
The National Commission for Women organized Seva Divas to celebrate the birthday of Hon'ble Prime Minister. During the celebration various activities like cleanliness drive, plantation were performed.
The National Commission for Women organized a day long national consultation on the - Applicability of Pre-Nuptial Agreements in India
The National Commission for Women organized a day long national consultation on the "Applicability of Pre-Nuptial Agreements in India” on 18th August, 2017 at 10:30 onward at Conference Hall, National Commission for Women, Plot No. 21, Jasola Institutional Area, New Delhi - 110025
One Day Consultation on - Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for Women involved in NRI Matrimonial Disputes
One Day Consultation on “Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for Women involved in NRI Matrimonial Disputes”, Conference Hall No. 2, Indian International Centre, New Delhi, Delhi
INTERACTIVE MEETING WITH STATE COMMISSIONS FOR WOMEN dated 25.05.2017
INTERACTIVE MEETING WITH STATE COMMISSIONS FOR WOMEN, India Habitat Centre, New Delhi, Delhi
Participants of Legal Awareness Progarmme held at Khowai and Damcherra districts, Tripura took part in - Swatch Bharat Abhiyan
Two days Legal Awareness Progarmme organized by Tripura State Commission for Women on 08th to 10th March, 2017 at Khowai and Damcherra districts, Tripura, wherein all invites and participants took part in ‘Swatch Bharat Abhiyan’ pledging to keep their surroundings clean.
Participants of Legal Awareness Progarmme held at Madurai, Tamil Nadu took part in - Swatch Bharat Abhiyan
Two days Legal Awareness Progarmme organized by District Social Welfare Department, Madurai on 07th to 08th March, 2017 at Maduarai Institute of Social Science, Madurai, Tamil Nadu. The participants were given awareness about ‘Swatch Bharat Pakhwara’ wherein staff and officers of DSWD, Madurai appraised cleanliness drive in their district.
Participants of Legal Awareness Progarmme held at Tamenglong districts, Manipur took part in - Swatch Bharat Abhiyan
Two days Legal Awareness Progarmme organized by Manipur University on 03rd to 04th March, 2017 at Tamenglong districts, Manipur, wherein all invites and participants took part in ‘Swatch Bharat Abhiyan’ pledging to keep their surroundings clean.
NCW celebrates Swachch Bharat Pakhwara between 01.03.2017 and 15.03.2017
National Commission for Women during Swachch Bharat Pakhwara between 1st March -15th March, 2017 in the office premises and took oath of pledge on 14.03.2017. The staff entrusted with cleanliness drive in and around the office building.
The Commission in collaboration with TISS has developed modules for Capacity Building of elected women representatives
The National Commission for Women in collaboration with Tata Institute of Social Science "TISS", Mumbai has developed modules for Capacity Building of elected women representatives on 2nd May 2016, the Commission has under taken its first phase of three days "Proof of Concept" (POC) for the modules at Pirawa Block Jaisalmer, Rajasthan.
The Commission in collaboration with TISS has developed modules for Capacity Building of elected women representatives
The National Commission for Women in collaboration with Tata Institute of Social Science "TISS", Mumbai has developed modules for Capacity Building of elected women representatives on 2nd May 2016, the Commission has under taken its first phase of three days "Proof of Concept" (POC) for the modules at Pirawa Block Jaisalmer, Rajasthan.
Consultation on Expanding Opportunities for Women with Disability
NCW organized consultation on "Expanding Opportunities for Women with Disability" on 02/12/2015 at Vigyan Bhawan Annexe, New Delhi
National Consultation on Surrogacy Issues
National Commission for Women organized a National Consultation on Surrogacy Issues on 15/10/2015 at Vigyan Bhawan Annexe, New Delhi
National Dialogue on An Equal Space to Media and Entertainment Sector
National Commission for Women, Ministry of Information & Broadcasting and ASSOCHAM organized a National Dialogue on An Equal Space to Media and Entertainment Sector on 24/08/2015.
Smt. Lalitha Kumaramangalam, Chairperson, NCW attended a discussion on Global Education Dialogues
Smt. Lalitha Kumaramangalam, Hon’ble Chairperson, NCW attended a discussion on Global Education Dialogues – South Asia Series, 2015 – Women and Leadership “The Absent Revolution” organised by British Council on 10-11 February, 2015
The Commission organized an Interactive Meeting with State Women Commissions on 2 - 3 February, 2015
Smt. Lalitha Kumaramangalam, Chairperson, NCW was a speaker at the National Consultation to collect recommendations to advance the process of women empowerment
Smt. Lalitha Kumaramangalam, Hon’ble Chairperson, NCW was a speaker at the National Consultation to collect recommendations to advance the process of women empowerment hosted by Center for Social Research (CSR), supported by The Asia Foundation on 14th January, 2015.
Ms. Laldingliani Sailo, Member, NCW attended a two day regional conference of North East States and Sikkim on Addressing Trafficking of Women and Children
Ms. Laldingliani Sailo, Member, NCW attended a two day regional conference of North East States and Sikkim on “Addressing Trafficking of Women and Children” organized by Assam Commission for Women and UNICEF at Guwahati, Assam on 27-28 August, 2014.
Dr. Charu WaliKhanna, Member, NCW was Chief Guest at National Seminar on Women Empowerment and Political Participation at New Delhi on 27.03.2014
Dr. Charu WaliKhanna, Member, NCW was Chief Guest at National Seminar on ‘‘Women Empowerment and Political Participation’ at New Delhi on 27.03.2014. The two day seminar was organized by Rajdhani College, University of Delhi in association with National Commission for Women, New Delhi.
Smt. Mamta Sharma,Chairperson, NCW was Chief Guest at Inauguration of the Workshop on Prevention of Sexual Harassment at the Workplace
Smt. Mamta Sharma, Hon'ble Chairperson, NCW was Chief Guest at Inauguration of the Workshop on "Prevention of Sexual Harassment at the Workplace" organized by National Thermal Power Corporation, at Power Management Institute, Noida on 3rd February, 2014.
Ms Hemlata Kheria, Member, NCW was the Chief Guest in the 5th Legal Awareness Programme organised by the Mercy Welfare Society
Smt Mamta Sharma, Chairperson NCW visited Puducherry to attend a two days national seminar on the topic “Empowerment of the Women in the Era of Globalization – Opportunities and Challenges” on 15-16 Dec, 2012, she also visited the central prison.
Ms. Shamina Shafiq, Member, NCW attended a sammelan on Beeti Bachov organised by Gram Panchayat Chiriya & Beti Desh ki Shaan Foundation (Regd) Bhiwani (HR) at Govt Girls Sr. Sec. School, Village Chiriya, Distt Bhiwani (HR) on 9th December, 2012
Ms Hemlata Kheria, Member, NCW was the Chief Guest in the 5th Legal Awareness Programme organised by the Mercy Welfare Society in coordination with the National Commission for Women on 9th December, 2012 at Vijay Nagar in Ghaziabad (UP).
Dr. Charu WaliKhanna Member, NCW was honoured for authoring book, on Law Day, the 26th November, 2012
Dr. Charu WaliKhanna Member, NCW was honoured for authoring book, on Law Day, the 26th November, 2012 by Hon’ble Mr. Justice Altamas Kabir, the Chief Justice of India who was Chief Guest and Hon’ble Mr. Ashwani Kumar, Union Minister for Law & Justice the Guest of Honour.
Dr. Charu WaliKhanna Member, NCW was Chief Guest at Valedictory Session of International Conference on Gender Relations in Developing Societies: A 21st Century Perspective at New Delhi held on 31.10.2012
Dr. Charu WaliKhanna Member, NCW was Chief Guest at Valedictory Session of International Conference on Gender Relations in Developing Societies: A 21st Century Perspective at New Delhi held on 31.10.2012. The International Conference was organised by Maharaja Agrasen College, University of Delhi at New Delhi.
Dr. Charu WaliKhanna Member, NCW Guest of Honour at launch of Daily Newspaper Badalta Shasan
Dr. Charu WaliKhanna Member, NCW Guest of Honour at launch of Daily Newspaper ‘Badalta Shasan’ and Role of Media on 30th September, 2012 at Loni, Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh
Dr. Charu WaliKhanna, Member NCW, was Chief Guest at National Convention on Strategies and Outreach to Protect Rights of Informal Workers, Women and Children held on 25th August, 2012
The programme was organized by NIDAN, a NGO working for informal workers, women and children at Constitution Club, Rafi Marg, New Delhi.
Some volunteers from Bhartiya Janta Party Mahila Morcha in leadership of Smt. Smriti Irani visited the Commission on 22nd August, 2012
Some volunteers from Bhartiya Janta Party Mahila Morcha in leadership of Smt. Smriti Irani visited the Commission on 22nd August, 2012 regarding the incident wherein as reported on 11th August 2012 in a protest agitation by some organisations against the community violence in Assam in Azad maiden Mumbai, women police Officers of the Mumbai police who were on their duty and women in general were allegedly mishandled, harassed and molested.
Dr. Charu WaliKhanna and Shamina Shafique, Members NCW, attend seminar on Violence against Women - Whose concern
Dr. Charu WaliKhanna and Shamina Shafique, Members, NCW attended seminar on “Violence against Women Whose concern? on 07.08.2012. The programme was organised All India Women’s Conference (AIWC) on 7th August, 2012 with Financial assistance of National Commission for Women. Ms. Beena Jain, President AIWC welcoming all guests and participants said that the main purpose of this seminar is to find out the causes for the increase in incidents of violence against women in our country. Government and many NGOs are trying their best to address the problem by providing relief services to the victims and also creating awareness towards availability of such services.
Chairperson visited Udaipur and met police officers on 24th July, 2012
National Commission for Women has taken suo moto cognizance of an alleged incident reported in the media wherein a woman who allegedly absconded with another man was disrobed and beaten up by the villagers at Village Polar, Tehsil Sarara, Udaipur. A team lead by Hon’ble Chairperson,NCW, Smt. Mamta Sharma has reached the spot.
Member Dr. Charu WaliKhanna, was Chief Guest at 35th OCG Lectures on Vigilance Administration - Anti-corruption and Harassment of Women at Working place on 24th July, 2012 at GSITI, Hyderabad.
Dr. Charu WaliKhanna, NCW was Chief Guest at 35th OCG Lectures on “Vigilance Administration/Anti-corruption and Harassment of Women at Working place” on 24 July, 2012 at GSITI, Hyderabad. The programme was organised by Geological Survey of India, Training Institute, Govt. of India, Ministry of Mines, Govt. of India. The topic of the programme was “Harassment of Women at Working place”. Member addressed a gathering of over 240 newly inducted recruits to Geological Survey of India (GSI), to sensitise them on gender issues and appropriate behaviour.
Women Power Connect in collaboration with National Commission for Women organized a National Consultation on Strategizing Advocacy for Effective Implementation of Women Friendly Laws
The National Consultation on “Strategizing Advocacy for Effective Implementation of Women Friendly Laws”, organized by WomenPowerConnect in collaboration with National Commission for Women was held on 12th July, 2012 at India Habitat Centre, New Delhi.
Dr. Charu WaliKhanna, Member, NCW visited at Amritsar on 22.06.2012 to discuss Issues concerning women
Dr. Charu WaliKhanna, Member, NCW visited at Amritsar on 22.06.2012 to discuss ‘Issues concerning women” with special reference to Domestic Violence. The programme was organised by Punjab State Commission for Women, at Amritsar and included collaboration of NGOs, police official and administration.
A delegation from the Commission visited her Excellency the President of India, Smt Pratibha Patil on 25th may, 2012
A delegation from the Commission under the chairpersonship of Hon’ble Chairperson, NCW and the Members, NCW and Chairpersons of the State Women Commission visited her Excellency the President of India, Smt Pratibha Patil on 25th may, 2012.
A three member committee visited the state of West Bengal during 2-3 April, 2012
The committee Included Ms Wansuk Syeim, Member NCW as chairperson and Ms. Anita Agnihotri I.A.S. Member Secretary, NCW and Nirmala Samant Prabhavalkar, Member NCW as members. The committee also met the CM of West Bengal.
Dr. Charu WaliKhanna, Member, NCW was Chief Guest at Seminar on NRI MARRIAGE AND ABANDONED WOMEN organized by Gujarat State Commission for Women held at Vadodara on 3 March, 2012
Dr. Charu WaliKhanna, Member, NCW was Chief Guest at Seminar on NRI MARRIAGE AND ABANDONED WOMEN organized by Gujarat State Commission for Women held at Vadodara on 3 March, 2012. The function was inaugurated by Hon’ble Minister for Women & Child Welfare Gujarat, SMT ANANDIBEN PATEL. Hundreds of girls and parents suffering from the “NRI trauma” turned up at the Seminar to share their problems and look for solutions.
Chairperson and Member Secretary attended State Level Seminar and LAP on declining CSR at Beed Maharashtra - 23rd February, 2012
National Commission for Women sponsored and organised a State level Workshop and a Legal Awareness Programme in the model of Chalo Gaon Ki Ore at Beed District Headquarters, Maharashtra on 23rd August, 2012 in association with Dalit Mahila Vikas Mandal, District Satara, Maharashtra and Govt. of Maharashtra. Advocate Varsha Deshpande a Champion of the cause and activist for implementation of PC PNDT Act had planned the event in collaboration with the District Administration
Dr. Charu WaliKhanna, Member NCW Participates in Inter-Commission Dialogue on 22nd February, 2012
Dr. Charu WaliKhanna, Member, NCW participated in an Inter-Commission Dialogue on 22nd February, 2012 organized by the Centre for Child and the Law (CCL), National Law School of India University (NLSIU), Bangalore.
Member NCW, attends Seminar on Human Rights and Awareness of Women-s Rights on 12.2.2012 at Palwal Haryana
Member NCW, Dr Charu WaliKhanna attended a Seminar on Human Rights and Awareness of Women Rights on 12.2.2012 at Palwal organized by Bhartiya Human Rights Association, at Palwal, Haryana. Delivering the key note address, Member NCW said that violence against women is on the increase and its forms are changing. Instead of using science and technology for investigation and diagnosis of ailments; prevailing are malpractices of sex determination and sex selective elimination. She warned that NCW is monitoring the activities along-with the Ministry of Health and the license will be cancelled of any medical practitioner found indulging in malpractices.
Dr. Charu WaliKhanna, Member, National Commission for Women was the Chief Guest at National Public Hearing of Dalit Women Elected Representatives held in New Delhi on February 7th, 2012., The Inaugural address was delivered by Dr. Saeeda Hameed, Member
Dr. Charu WaliKhanna, Member, National Commission for Women was the Chief Guest at National Public Hearing of Dalit Women Elected Representatives held in New Delhi on February 7th, 2012., The Inaugural address was delivered by Dr. Saeeda Hameed, Member, Planning Commission. The Public hearing was organized by All India Dalit Mahila Adhikar Manch in which Dalit women elected representatives from Bihar, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh presented their cases and experiences of dealing with violence and discrimination and the efforts that they have taken to access justice.
Bank of Maharashtra Mahabank Women Empowerment Programme-SWASHAKTI held on November 5, 2011
On November 5, 2011 Bank of Maharashtra ‘Mahabank Women Empowerment Programme-SWASHAKTI’ in collaboration with the National Commission for Women, Government of India, New Delhi organized a Workshop/Training to sensitize women employees on ‘Prevention of Sexual Harassment’,at Jog Hall, Lokmangal, Shivajinagar, Pune i.e. Head Office of Bank of Maharashtra.
NCW team visited to Bangalore on 16.10.2011, with regard to Protection of women against Sexual Harassment at Work Place
His Excellency Shri H.R.Bhardwaj, Hon’ble Governor of Karnataka met Dr. Charu Wali Khanna, Member, NCW and Ms. Kareena Thengamam, PRO, NCW during their visit to Bangalore on 16.10.2011. He also released a book on the sexual harassment at work place in Kannada & English, a self-help booklet published jointly by NCW and Canara Bank
Workshop On Sexual Harassment At Work Place Held On 15.10.2011 Organised By Canara Bank In Collaboration With National Commission For Women
Canara Bank in collaboration with NCW organized a workshop on ‘Sexual Harassment at Work place’ on 15.10.2011, which was attended by representatives of Bank of Mysore, Corporation Bank, Syndicate Bank and Vijaya Bank.
State Level Seminar on Women Empowerment and Development-Issues and Challenges organized by Kundan Society at Sawaimadhopur on 3rd October, 2011
Dr. Ms Charu WaliKhanna attended State Level Seminar on Women’s Empowerment and Development-Issues and Challenges organized by Kundan Society at Sawaimadhopur on 3rd October, 2011
National consultation on compensation to women victims of crime
A National level consultation on compensation to women victims of crime was organised by the Majlis along with the National Commission for Women on 28, August 2011 at Mumbai.
Official Visit of Honble Chairperson to Baku, Azerbaijan
Hon'ble Chairperson visited Baku, Azerbaijan to attend the Conference on "Cultural rights of National Minorities and Migrants, the Legal aspects and Implementation" on 16th to 18th June, 2011.
Consultation on Marriageabel Age with the Chairperson of State Commission for Women of North Eastern States
The National Commission for Women, New Delhi in collaboration with the Department of the Social Welfare, Govt. of Meghalaya organised a consultation on the topic "Marriageabel Age" with the Chairperson of State Commission for Women of North Eastern States.
Participation by the Indian Delegation in the fifty-fifth session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) of the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), at New York
Participation by the Indian Delegation in the fifty-fifth session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) of the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), at New York from February 24, 2011 to March 4, 2011. The priority theme for discussion at the fifty-fifth session of the Commission on the Status of Women is Access and participation of women & girls in education, training, science and technology, including for the promotion of women's equal access to full employment and decent work.
National Seminar on ISSUES RELATING TO NRI MARRIAGES
National Commission for Women in collaboration with Ministry of Overseas Indian Affairs organized a National Seminar on “ISSUES RELATING TO NRI MARRIAGES” on 15th February, 2011 at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi.
Meeting with the NGOs in Kerala
Meeting held with the NGOs in Kerala by our honorable Chairperson DR.Girija Vyas on 27.12.2010
Chairperson, NCW meets Commissioner of Police, Delhi regarding violence against women in Delhi
Delhi Police chief B.K. Gupta meet Dr. Girija Vyas, Chairperson, NCW to discuss the growing incidents of rape and assault on women in Delhi.
Chairperson NCW visit Uzhavoor a small village in Kottayam district, Kerala
Chairperson NCW visit Uzhavoor as the chief guest in Mother's meet.
Public hearing conducted by Dr. Girija Vyas, Chairperson, NCW
Public hearing conducted by Dr. Girija Vyas, Chairperson, NCW, in the alleged attack of a Women Presiding Officer at Alapuzha during the recent panchayat elections.
Release of report on the Study on Maternal Mortality Rate & Infant Mortality Rate in the five districts of Bihar
Release of report on the Study on Maternal Mortality Rate & Infant Mortality Rate in the five districts of Bihar
A political visit of Dr. Girija Vyas to Nepal
Dr. Girija Vyas, visited Nepal to attend an interaction programme on the theme the "Relevance of Gandhi and Peace in Present Nepal" organised by Mahendra Narayan Nidhi Academy in Kathmandu to mark the 141st birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi and International Day of Non-Violence.
Archana Sardana visits NCW
Archana Sardana, a veteran of the skies and one of India's first woman skydivers visited NCW recently alongwith her parents. She has more than 25 jumps under her belt and wants to perform a daredevil feat by jumping from 29,000 ft. near Mt. Everest and landing at Shyangboche Airstrip at around 12,000 ft.
Consultation on Laws Relating to Marriage and Dowry at India Habitat Center, New Delhi on 27th August, 2010
With recent contradictory rulings on the validity of marriage of minor girls and boys, there has been a lot of confusion as to whether marriage between minors is valid or void. There has also been misguides about section 498A of the Dowry Act. In that context, the National Commission for Women organized a consultation on Laws relating to marriage and Dowry at India Habitat Center, New Delhi on 27th August, 2010.
Bhutan Visit of Chairperson, NCW with Lok Sabha Speaker Meira Kumar and Smt Sushma Swaraj
The Lok Sabha Speaker Meira Kumar, accompanied by a delegation comprising Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Sushma Swaraj, Lok Sabha MPs Girija Vyas and Vishwa Mohan Kumar, Rajya Sabha members Pyarimohan Mohapatra and Ranjitsinh Mohite-Patil and senior Parliament officials visited Bhutan on 26/May/2010.
NCW Chairperson attends United Nations General Assembly Meeting at New York
Dr. Girija Vyas, Member of Parliament and Member of the Indian Parliamentary Delegation attends the Second Committee of the 64th session of the United Nations General Assembly Meeting held in New York on the issue of eradication of poverty and other developmental issues. test
Smt. Shamina Shafiq, Member, NCW attended Seminar on “Facing Challenges in Human Life – with Fear or Trust”
Smt. Shamina Shafiq, Member, NCW attended Seminar on “Facing Challenges in Human Life – with Fear or Trust” organized by New Delhi Times in collaboration Brahm Kumaris on 3oth August, 2014
Ms Nirmala Samant Prabhavalkar, Member, NCW participated as panelist in UPR seminar organized by WGHR on 30th April, 2013
Ms Nirmala Samant Prabhavalkar, Member, NCW participated as panelist in a National Seminar on Implication of the UN Universal Periodic Review (UPR) on Human Rights in India, organized by Working Group on Human Rights (WGHR) on 30th April, 2013.
Smt. Lalitha Kumaramangalam, Hon’ble Chairperson, NCW with other dignitaries released flagship report “WINGS 2014 – World of India’s Girls” of Save the Children
Smt. Lalitha Kumaramangalam, Hon’ble Chairperson, NCW with other dignitaries released flagship report “WINGS 2014 – World of India’s Girls” of Save the Children on 19th November, 2014
Smt Mamta Sharma, Chairperson NCW visited Puducherry
Smt Mamta Sharma, Chairperson NCW visited Puducherry to attend a two days national seminar on the topic “Empowerment of the Women in the Era of Globalization – Opportunities and Challenges” on 15-16 Dec, 2012, she also visited the central prison.
Workshop on “Prevention of Sexual Harassment at the Workplace”
Workshop on “Prevention of Sexual Harassment at the Workplace” Organised by Bank of Baroda Staff College, Ahmedabad in collaboration with NCW
Southern Regional Level Workshop on Strategizing Advocacy for Effective Implementation of Women Friendly Laws Organised by National Commission for Women and Women Power Connect
The Southern Regional workshop on “Strategizing Advocacy for Effective Implementation of Women Friendly Laws” organized by WomenPowerConnect and the National Commission for Women was held in Chennai on 25 January 2012. The workshop brought together representatives from government agencies, legal bodies, academics and non-government organizations from across Kerala, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu including Smt. Anita Agnihotri, Justice Prabha Sridevan, Justice D. Sreedevi, Ms Jyoti Nirmala, Ms. Saraswati Rangaswamy, Ms. Bimla Chandrasekar and Centre for Social Work Director Dr. Ranjana Kumari to discuss concerns regarding the implementation women friendly legislation.
Ms. Mamta Sharma, Chairperson, NCW and Ms. Shamina Shafiq, Member, NCW delivered a lecture during National Level Seminar which was organized by an NGO in collaboration with NCW at Lucknow on 23rd April, 2013
Ms. Mamta Sharma, Chairperson, NCW and Ms. Shamina Shafiq, Member, NCW delivered a lecture during National Level Seminar which was organized by an NGO in collaboration with NCW at Lucknow on 23rd April, 2013.
Smt. Lalitha Kumaramangalam, Hon’ble Chairperson, NCW attended a program Prevention of Trafficking in Women and Girls: State Accountability and Community Action
Smt. Lalitha Kumaramangalam, Hon’ble Chairperson, NCW attended a program Prevention of Trafficking in Women and Girls: State Accountability and Community Action on 15th October, 2014.
National Dialogue on An Equal Space to Media and Entertainment Sector
National Commission for Women, Ministry of Information & Broadcasting and ASSOCHAM organized a National Dialogue on An Equal Space to Media and Entertainment Sector on 24/08/2015.
Dr. Charu WaliKhanna, Member, NCW was Eminent Speaker at "Pravasi Bhartiya Divas"
Dr. Charu WaliKhanna, Member, NCW was Eminent Speaker at "Pravasi Bhartiya Divas" on 07.01.2014 organized by Ministry of Overseas Indian Affairs and Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports during 07-09 January 2014 at Vigyan Bhawan, Delhi.
Seminar on “Marriage Matters Concerning NRIs,” sponsored by Gujarat State Non-Resident Gujaratis’ Foundation, Gandhinagar
Dr. Charu WaliKhanna, Member, NCW was Chief Guest at Seminar on “Marriage Matters Concerning NRIs,” sponsored by Gujarat State Non-Resident Gujaratis’ Foundation, Gandhinagar on 29th December, 2011 at Ahmedabad.
Member Mrs. Shamina Shafiq attended International Conference Asia-Pacific Gender Studies Conference
Member Mrs. Shamina Shafiq attended International Conference Asia-Pacific Gender Studies Conference (Gender Equity: Issue of Theory, Practice and Policy in the Asia - Pacific Region) organised by UGC- Academic Staff College, Kumaun University, Nanital on 21st -22nd March, 2013 at Conference Hall
Smt. Mamta Sharma, Hon’ble Chairperson, NCW attended special consultation organized with the Border Security Force in the state of West Bengal
Smt. Mamta Sharma, Hon’ble Chairperson, NCW attended special consultation organized with the Border Security Force in the state of West Bengal by the Special Task Force and the Special Study Expert Committee on Rape, Trafficking and Violence against Women, in the occasion of the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi on 2nd October 2013.
Ms Hemlata Kheria, Member, NCW visited Mewar Girls College, Chittorgarh, Rajasthan on 10th May, 2013
Dr. Girija Vyas, Chairperson, NCW attended the Women's Achiever's Award Ceremony dedicated to the International Women's Day, organized by Yaduvanshi Foundation, in association with the Russian Centre of Science and Culture (RCSC) at New Delhi
Few women celebrities, who excelled in different spheres of life, were honoured with the Women's Achiever's Award at a colourful function dedicated to the International Women's Day, organized by Yaduvanshi Foundation, in association with the Russian Centre of Science and Culture (RCSC) at New Delhi. Dr. Girija Vyas, Chairperson, NCW topped the Women Achiever's Award in the category of women's upliftment.
Discussion on Women Empowerment, organized by All India Marwari Mahila Samiti, Kolkata
Hon'ble Chairperson, NCW, attended a discussion on Women Empowerment, organized by All India Marwari Mahila Samiti, Kolkata.
Smt. Shamina Shafiq, Member, NCW attended Seminar on “Facing Challenges in Human Life – with Fear or Trust”
Smt. Shamina Shafiq, Member, NCW attended Seminar on “Facing Challenges in Human Life – with Fear or Trust” organized by New Delhi Times in collaboration Brahm Kumaris on 3oth August, 2014
Smt. Lalitha Kumaramangalam, Hon’ble Chairperson, addressed the gathering of around 40 community representatives of women and Sex Workers living with HIV
Smt. Lalitha Kumaramangalam, Hon’ble Chairperson, addressed the gathering of around 40 community representatives of women and Sex Workers living with HIV from all over the country on November 28 2014, at Viswa Yuva Kendra, New Delhi on 28th November, 2014.
Dr. Charu WaliKhanna, Member, NCW, was Chief Guest at Round Table Discussion on “Need for Protective Legislation for Domestic Workers” at Hyderabad
The programme was organized by NAWO in association with Friedrich Ebert Stiftung and National Center for Labour on 21.11.2013
Dr. Charu WaliKhanna, Member, was Chief Guest at the function ‘Gharelu Kamgar Mahotsav’ celebrated on the occasion of ‘International Domestic Workers Day’
Dr. Charu WaliKhanna, Member, was Chief Guest at the function ‘Gharelu Kamgar Mahotsav’ celebrated on the occasion of ‘International Domestic Workers Day’ organized by Domestic Workers’ Forum in association with various Unions, NGOs, etc at Thyagaraj Indoor Stadium, INA Colony, New Delhi on 16.06.2013
State Level Interaction with NGOs at Ranchi, Jharkhand (07th Dec, 2011)
Dr Charu WaliKhanna met women activists of Jharkhand State in an interaction organised in association with Jharkhand State Commission for Women (JSCW) and the Mayor of Ranchi Ms. Rama. In the presence of JSCW member Vasavi Kiro, Dr. Rose Karetta, Prof Maya Prasad, Maya Sinha, Madhu Gupta and others the participants poured out their grievances. The activists, who came from Lohardaga, Ramgarh, Hazaribagh and Ranchi, are fighting against issues like violence against women, forest rights violation, migration, trafficking, displacement, land disputes, alcoholism, social atrocities and female foeticide among others.
Dr. Charu WaliKhanna, Member NCW, Chief Guest at 63rd Republic Day Programme And Annual Prize Distribution Ceremony at Shiv Vani Model Senior School
Shiv Vani Model Senior School, Dwarka celebrated the 63rd Republic Day and Prize Distribution Ceremony: Accolades 2012 on January 25, 2012. Dr Charu WaliKhanna, Member, National Commission for Women, graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. Mr. Vijay Gaur, Secretary, Bhagidari Jan Sahyog Samiti and Mr. Virendra Gupta from Toronto Canada were the Guests of Honour. The school’s NCC cadets presented Guard of Honour to the dignitaries.
National Consultation on Surrogacy Issues
National Commission for Women organized a National Consultation on Surrogacy Issues on 15/10/2015 at Vigyan Bhawan Annexe, New Delhi
Dr. Charu WaliKhanna, Member, was Chief Guest at the Workshop on 8th May, 2014
Dr. Charu WaliKhanna, Member, was Chief Guest at the Workshop on “Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace - The New Law Every Employer Must Know” organised by Industrial Management Academy, at Hotel Taj Ambassador, New Delhi on 8th May, 2014.
Dr. Charu WaliKhanna, Member, NCW was Chief Guest at seminar on ‘Globalization viz-a-viz Economic Empowerment of Women in North East India’ held at Guwahati, Assam on 23rd March, 2013
The programme was organized by South Asia Bamboo Foundation in association with FICCI, NE and FLO NE Chapter
Smt. Lalitha Kumaramangalam, Hon’ble Chairperson, NCW was a speaker at the National Consultation to collect recommendations to advance the process of women empowerment
Smt. Lalitha Kumaramangalam, Hon’ble Chairperson, NCW was a speaker at the National Consultation to collect recommendations to advance the process of women empowerment hosted by Center for Social Research (CSR), supported by The Asia Foundation on 14th January, 2015.
Ms. Shamina Shafiq, Member, NCW visited Karnatka State Women Commission, Bangluru
Member, Ms. Shamina Shafiq, visited Bangluru and had meeting with Karnataka State Commission for Women. Later during the day, she visited Sumangali Sewa Ashram.
Smt. Mamta Sharma, Hon’ble Chairperson, NCW was Chief Guest at Inauguration of ‘Gender Sensitisation and Gender Justice’ Trainer Course at Indore
The programme was organized by Madhya Pradesh Police in collaboration with BPR&D, New Delhi, at Nalanda Academic Bhawan, Police Training College, Musakhedi, Indore on 25.07.2013
Ms. Mamta Sharma, Hon'ble Chairperson, NCW was the chief guest at First WDC International Conference on “Empowerment of Women in Developing World”
Ms. Mamta Sharma, Hon'ble Chairperson, NCW was the chief guest at First WDC International Conference on “Empowerment of Women in Developing World” organized by Women Development Cell, Shivaji College, University of Delhi in collaboration with National Institute of Disaster Management and Women's Studies and Development Center, University of Delhi.
Member Shamina Shafiq attended a programme “U.P. Police Sensitive towards women” organised by District Police Sitapur
Member Shamina Shafiq attended a programme “U.P. Police Sensitive towards women” organised by District Police Sitapur. During the programme S.P. Sitapur; District Magistrate, Sitapur and other dignitaries urged the U.P. Police to become more sensitive in dealing with different matters related to women in U.P. State.
Member Shamina Shafiq attended a public hearing in village Newada, Ganeshpur, Leherpur
Member Shamina Shafiq attended a public hearing in village Newada, Ganeshpur, Leherpur. Hundreds of men and women gathered to raise issues of all kind of atrocities taking place in the area. Member gave a patient hearing to one and all and talked to the concerned police officials and administration to ensure safety to the women.
Zero Tolerance for Sexual Harassment at Workplace “CODE OF CONDUCT” - poster released by Chairperson, NCW
A "CODE OF CONDUCT" developed by NCW in collaboration with its partners is another step forward in the history of women's movement after Supreme Court guidelines in Vishaka & Others versus State of Rajasthan & Others.
Smt. Mamta Sharma, Hon’ble Chairperson, NCW inaugurated two day workshop on "How to make the Workplace - Positive, Healthy, Ethical and Safe"
Smt. Mamta Sharma, Hon’ble Chairperson, NCW inaugurated two day workshop on "How to make the Workplace - Positive, Healthy, Ethical and Safe" conducted by Airports Authority of India, (A Miniratna Public Sector Undertaking) on 26th August, 2013 at Indian Aviation Academy, New Delhi.
Dr. Charu WaliKhanna, Member, NCW released the Book Shelter authored by Rashmi Anand and Dr.Manorama Bawa
The function was organized as a part of Women’s Day Celebrations by Times Group Book at Select Citywalk Mall, Saket, New Delhi on 6th March, 2012. The book JOURNEY OF THE GODDESS was also released simultaneously by Justice (Retd.) Leila Seth the first woman judge on the Delhi High Court and the first woman to become Chief Justice of a state High Court.
Her Excellency, Governor of Gujarat Dr. Shrimati Kamalaji and Ms.Mamta Sharma, Chairperson, National Commission for Women launch Toll Free Helpline
The National Commission for Women on 30.04.12 launched a 24x7 Toll Free Helpline for Women in distress at J.B. Auditorium, AMA, ATIRA, Ahmedabad, Gujarat. The Number of the helpline is 1800 233 22222 which was launched and the round the clock Toll free help line will be run by NGO – Women Action Group (AWAG).
Member Ms. Nirmala Sawant Prabhavalkar attended the ‘North and West Region Consultation on ‘Violations related to women targeted as Witches’ at Ajmer
Member Ms. Nirmala Sawant Prabhavalkar attended the ‘North and West Region Consultation on ‘Violations related to women targeted as Witches’ supported by NCW and organized by Partners for Law in Development and Mahila Jan Adhikar Samiti on 29th June, 2012 at Ajmer.
Dr. Charu WaliKhanna, Member, NCW, Guest of Honour at ‘National Consultation on Protection of Dignity and Rights of Sex Workers’, New Delhi
Dr. Charu Walikhanna, Member, was Guest of Honour at the ‘National Consultation on Protection of Dignity and Rights of Sex Workers’ organized by All India Network of Sex Workers (AINSW) on 21.08.2013 at Constitution Club, New Delhi.
Dr. Charu WaliKhanna Member NCW was Jurist and Speaker on "Child Trafficking Issues & Challenges" training programme organised by National Institute of Public Cooperation and Child Development (NIPCCD) New Delhi
The programme was part of a two day Training Programme of NIPCCD for Consultants of NCPCR on Child Rights and Child Protection from 30-31 October, 2012.
The Commission organized an Interactive Meeting with State Women Commissions on 2 – 3 February, 2015
Ms. Hemlata Kheria, Member, NCW was invited as Chief Guest in a Sangoshti and Abhinandan Samaroh
Ms. Hemlata Kheria, Member, NCW was invited as Chief Guest in a Sangoshti and Abhinandan Samaroh on ‘White Revolution in India’ at Meerut Chamber of Commerce organised by Media Association at Meerut, Uttar Pradesh on 28/Dec/2013.
Ms. Shamina Shafiq, Member, NCW visited Thiruvanthapuram (Kerala) and held discussions with the Chairperson and members of the State Women Commission
Member Shamina Shafiq visited Thiruvanthapuram (Kerala) and held discussions with the Chairperson and members of the State Women Commission. She looked into the possibility of having an investigation team in the Commission on the lines of Kerala State Commission. This Commission is having the investigation team which is headed by a DIG rank officer and a team consisting of various other police officials (men & women) who assist him in the investigation. Member addressed the “Social Welfare Day” organised by the Social Welfare Ministry, Govt. of Kerala when among others eminent personalities, Hon’ble Chief Minister of Kerala Shri O. Chandy, Hon’ble Social Welfare Minister Dr. M.K. Muneer and four other Ministers and Members of Parliament were also present. Later on Member visited Thiruvanthapuram jail and met women prisoners.
Parliamentary Delegation of Uganda visited the Commission and met Hon'able Chairperson, NCW
Parliamentary Delegation of Uganda visited the Commission and met Hon'able Chairperson, NCW and discuss the status of "Empowerment of Women" in India.
Dr. Charu WaliKhanna Member NCW, attended seminar on “Scheme of Handicrafts- AHVY”
Dr. Charu WaliKhanna Member NCW, attended seminar on “Scheme of Handicrafts- the Baba Saheb Ambedkar Hastship Vikas Yojana” at the Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses (IDSA), Auditorium, New Delhi. The programme was organized by the Office of the Development Commissioner (Handicrafts) Northern Region, Ministry of Textiles, Govt. of India
National Commission for Women (NCW) Consultation on Amendments to Laws to Address NRI Marriages was held at India International Centre, New Delhi on 28.02.2013
NCW Consultation on Amendments to Laws to Address NRI Marriages was held at India International Centre, New Delhi on 28.02.2013. The programme was organised by Maya Foundation, Chandigarh and Women’s Legal Forum, New Delhi on behalf of NCW
NCW signed an MoU with HUDCO to improve living conditions of destitute women
NCW signed an MoU with HUDCO to improve living conditions of destitute women, in the presence of the Union Minister for Housing & Urban Poverty Alleviation, Shri Ajay Maken, the Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Women and Child Development, Smt. Krishna Tirath, the Chairperson of NCW, Smt. Mamta Sharma and the Secretary, HUPA, Shri A.K. Mishra, in New Delhi on 7th May, 2013.
Smt. Mamta Sharma, Hon'ble Chairperson, NCW and Ms. Hemlata Kheria, Member, NCW were invited in a stage play "Sitayana" organised by Stage Coach Theatre Group on 14th December, 2014
Smt. Mamta Sharma, Hon'ble Chairperson, NCW and Ms. Hemlata Kheria, Member, NCW were invited in a stage play "Sitayana" organised by Stage Coach Theatre Group on 14th December, 2014.
State level Interaction at Ranchi, Jharkhand
On December 8, 2011 Dr Charu WaliKhanna, Member NCW visited the State Commission for Women, Jharkhand at Ranchi for State level Interaction and met the Chairperson Smt. Hemlatha Mohan. The JSCW is doing commendable work and besides signing a memorandum with UN Women on Anti Trafficking, a MOU is also on the anvil with CINI (Child in Need Institute) for a Women’s Protection Cell, the first of its kind. The State Commission has also tied up with Ranchi University in which students as a part of their project will track trafficking and simultaneously create awareness on the problem. The new team comprising Chairperson Smt. Hemlatha Mohan, and Members Smt Vasavi Kiro and Anuradha Choudhury has disposed almost 500 cases after September 7, 2010 as against 550 cases disposed in the past 3 years
Women Municipal Councillors from Karnataka visited National Commission for Women
Women Municipal Councillors from Karnataka visited National Commission for Women on 31.1.2012. The visit was organised by Urban Research Centre Bangalore as a part of capacity building programme towards strengthening local democracy and citizen participation in urban areas.
Smt. Lalitha Kumaramangalam, Hon’ble Chairperson, NCW headed the jury at a public Hearing
Smt. Lalitha Kumaramangalam, Hon’ble Chairperson, NCW headed the jury at a public Hearing organized on the issues faced by Domestic Workers in our country by National Platform of Domestic Workers on 11th November, 2014 at Indian Social Institute, Lodhi Road.
Member, NCW, Dr. Charu WaliKhanna was Chief Guest at programme on “Female Foeticide – Sin and Curse”
Member, NCW, Dr. Charu WaliKhanna was Chief Guest at programme on “Female Foeticide – Sin and Curse”. The function was organized by Vidhi Bharati Parishad in collaboration with Delhi Medical Association and Nav Unnayan on 05.05.2012 at D.M.A House, Dariya Ganj, New Delhi.
Ms. Shamina Shafiq, Member, NCW attended Sangoshti & Abhinandan Samaroh organised by Media Association Meerut
Ms. Shamina Shafiq, Member, NCW attended Sangoshti & Abhinandan Samaroh organised by Media Association Meerut Subject: Grameen Vikas Main Mahilaon kee bhoomika” Date 09.06.2013 Venue: Kendriya Kanch Awam Ceramic Anusandhan Sanasthan (Govt. of India) Khurja Kendra, GTO Road, Janpath, Bulandshehar (U.P.).
Dr Charu WaliKhanna Member NCW was Panelist in discussion on “Role of Women Panchayati Raj Members in the Safety of Women” on Women’s Day i.e. 8thMarch, 2013
The discussion was organised by Ministry of Women & Child Development at Vigyan Bhawan Annexe, new Delhi and attended by women members of Panchayati Raj Institutions from different States/Union territories, in addition to officials of the Ministry
Ms. Hemlata Kheria, Member, NCW attended a National Seminar on “Illicit Liquor Trade and Gender Violence” at Chandeshwar, Khurda District, Chilka, Odisha
Ms. Hemlata Kheria, Member, NCW attended a National Seminar on “Illicit Liquor Trade and Gender Violence” at Chandeshwar, Khurda District, Chilka, Odisha organised by Orissa Yuva Sanskritik Sansad in collaboration with NCW on 26.05.2014.
Bank Of India, Management Development Institute, Navi Mumbai Organizes Programme For Women Employees In Collaboration With National Commission For Women
A programme was organized at Bank of India, Management Development Institute, CBD Belapur, Navi Mumbai on 23rd January, 2012 in collaboration with National Commission for Women. The 76 participants included women employees from all branches of Bank of India. The ‘Code of Conduct’ Poster for Zero Tolerance of Sexual Harassment at Workplace was released on the occasion alongwith the booklet.
Dr Charu WaliKhanna Member NCW Chaired Session on “Diaspora and Gender” on 29th March, 2013
The programme was organised by Organisation for Diaspora Initiatives (ODI) in collaboration with School of International Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University on 29th March, 2013 at India International Center, New Delhi.
Mrs. Mamta Sharma, Chairperson NCW accompanied by Dr. Charu WaliKhanna, Member, NCW attended a Jan Sunwai Programme organized by the NGO Hamari Priyadarshini Ek Vichar, at Swaraj Garden, Ravindra Bhawan, Professor Colony, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
Mrs. Mamta Sharma, Chairperson NCW accompanied by Dr. Charu WaliKhanna, Member, NCW attended a Jan Sunwai Programme organized by the NGO Hamari Priyadarshini Ek Vichar, at Swaraj Garden, Ravindra Bhawan, Professor Colony, Madhya Pradesh, Bhopal. Referring to rising instances of crime, the NCW Chairperson said that Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh are the two states in the country where maximum atrocities are committed against women. The state governments’ neglect on this issue is highly unfortunate, she said. During the programme, the Commission received numerous complaints relating to rape, domestic violence, sexual harassment at work place, police apathy etc. Out of the 125 complaints received by the NGO, 90 complaints were considered by the Commission. Most of the complainants were given a personal hearing by Chairperson and Member, NCW and assurance of action to be taken. Accordingly the DGP of Madhya Pradesh State has also been briefed.
Parliamentary Delegation of Uganda visited the Commission and met Hon'able Chairperson, NCW
Parliamentary Delegation of Uganda visited the Commission and met Hon'able Chairperson, NCW and discuss the status of "Empowerment of Women" in India.
Dr. Charu WaliKhanna, Member, NCW was Chief Guest in State Level Seminar on “Women’s Safety: A Challenge mainly focusing on Domestic Violence against Women”
Dr. Charu WaliKhanna, Member, NCW was Chief Guest in State Level Seminar on “Women’s Safety: A Challenge mainly focusing on Domestic Violence against Women” organized by Heal India on 18th December, 2013 at Nalanda, Bihar.
Dr. Charu WaliKhanna, Member, NCW was Chief Guest at Workshop on "Capacity Building of Judicial & Police Officials on proper implementation of women related laws"
Dr. Charu WaliKhanna, Member, NCW was Chief Guest at Workshop on "Capacity Building of Judicial & Police Officials on proper implementation of women related laws" organised by Amity Law School, Amity University, NOIDA, Uttar Pradesh on behalf of NCW, New Delhi on 7th February, 2014.
Dr. Charu Walikhanna, Member, NCW was Chief Guest at Seminar on “Rights of Women and the Role of National Commission for Women”
The programme was organized by Citizens Rights Trust at St Ann’s Auditorium ICSC on 23.07.2012 . The participants included staff and educationists from St. Ann’s B.Ed College, St. Ann’s M.Ed College, St. Ann’s school ICSC, St.Ann’s school SSC and other eminent women.
Ms. Hemlata Kheria and Ms Shamina Shafiq, Member, NCW visited Jodhpur Jail on 22nd February, 2013
Ms Hemlata Kheria and Ms Shamina Shafiq, Member, NCW visited Jodhpur Jail and had interaction with Shri Rakesh Mohan Sharma, Supt of Jail and his associates. They inspected the jail premises and also examined as to whether the facilities being provided to the female inmates were as per the Jail Manual.
Jharkhand State Level Consultation on the Implementation of PCPNDT Act at Ranchi, Jharkhand
On 8th December 2011, Member NCW Dr Charu WaliKhanna took part in the Inaugural Session of ‘Jharkhand State Level Consultation on the Implementation of PCPNDT Act’ at Ranchi and gave her invaluable insights during the discussions. The programme was inaugurated by Smt. Bimla Pradhan, Minister Women & Child Development, in the presence of Smt Hemlata Mohan, Chairperson State Commission for Women, Law Secretary, Director NHRM and World Vision.
Members Dr.Charu WaliKhanna and Shamina Shafiq visited the shelter home Mamtalaya run by an NGO under the Short Stay Home
Members Dr.Charu WaliKhanna and Shamina Shafiq visited the shelter home Mamtalaya run by an NGO under the Short Stay Home (SSH) scheme of Central Social Welfare Board and interacted with the girls between the age group of 15 -35 who live together in one premises. The girls had similar stories, in the sense that most of them were victims of domestic violence i.e. abuse by father, did not have a mother and violence against them by their father was mainly due to alcohol or provocation by step mother.
Smt. Lalitha Kumaramangalam, Hon'ble Chairperson, NCW participated in National Convention on Single Women Rights at New Delhi
Smt. Lalitha Kumaramangalam, Hon'ble Chairperson, NCW participated in National Convention on Single Women Rights at New Delhi on 13th November, 2014 organized by the National Forum for Single Women Rights.
Dr. Charu WaliKhanna, Member, NCW attended the Group Marriage of 56 couples
Group Marriage of 56 couples was conducted on Sunday, the 8th July, 2012 at a ceremony organised by Dr. V. Mohini Giri (former Chairperson, National Commission for Women) and Trustees of Guild for Service. Dr. Charu WaliKhanna Member, NCW was also present as special guest and was requested to do the traditional Kanyadaan ceremony.
State Level meeting with Gujarat State Commisssion for Women, Ahmedabad on 18 Nov. 2011
Member NCW Dr Charu WliKhanna visited Gujarat State Commission for Women, Ahmedabad on 18 Nov. 2011 and had fruitful interaction with the Chairperson Smt. Leelaben B.Ankoliya and other NGOs present for the meeting. Smt. Leelaben expressed keen desire to link up with NCW through video conferencing and also highly appreciated the concept of providing women a Helpline as announced by Chairperson NCW Smt. Mamta Sharma. The Gujarat State Commission hopes alleviate suffering of women through Helpline and have a combined initiative with NCW.
An “Elocution Competition” was organised by Delhi Unit of ONGC Officers Mahila Samiti (OOMS) at ONGC Colony, Noida (U.P.)
An “Elocution Competition” was organised by Delhi Unit of ONGC Officers Mahila Samiti (OOMS) at ONGC Colony, Noida (U.P.), wherein Member was invited as Chief Guest on the last day of the function and to distribute the prizes to the winners. The Members appreciated the efforts of the OOMS and stressed that the topics covered by them i.e. "Nari Ko Devetva Nahin Vyaktitva Chahiye" or "Nari Samaj Ka Darpan Hai" were need of the hour.
Smt. Lalitha Kumaramangalam, Hon’ble Chairperson, NCW inaugurated two days National Seminar on Gender and Violence: A challenge for Equitable Society
Smt. Lalitha Kumaramangalam, Hon’ble Chairperson, NCW inaugurated two days National Seminar on Gender and Violence: A challenge for Equitable Society, organised by Department of Sociology, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi and Research Committee 10 (gender studies) of Indian Sociological Studies (ISS) on 15th October, 2014.
Dr.(Mrs.) Charu WaliKhanna, Member, NCW is Chief Guest at “Domestic Workers’ Day - Celebrating Anniversary of ILO Convention 189”
Dr.(Mrs.) Charu WaliKhanna, Member, NCW was Chief Guest “Domestic Workers’ Day - Celebrating Anniversary of ILO Convention 189”. On 17th June the first anniversary of the historical event was celebrated by Domestic Workers’ Forum in collaboration with Caritas India, Nirmala Niketan & ISI with the reaffirmation “Domestic work is work, Domestic Workers and Domestic Work is Not Slavery”.
The National Commission for Women celebrated the Centenary of International Women's Day, 2011 on 11th March, 2011
The National Commission for Women celebrated the Centenary of International Women's Day, 2011 on 11th March, 2011. The theme of the centenary celebration is “Access to Justice”. On this occasion, the Commission signed the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Delhi Police, India Vision Foundation and Women Power Connect to achieve the goal.
Dr. Charu WaliKhanna, Member was Chief Guest in the National Consultation to review Rajiv Gandhi Scheme for Empowerment of Adolescent Girls – SABLA
Dr. Charu WaliKhanna, Member was Chief Guest in the National Consultation to review Rajiv Gandhi Scheme for Empowerment of Adolescent Girls – SABLA, implemented by the Ministry of Women and Child Development Government of India organized by NCW in Collaboration with Child in Need Institute [CINI] at Kolkata on 25th February, 2014.
Smt. Mamta Sharma, Hon’ble Chairperson, NCW was the Chief Guest in a National Seminar on “Female Foeticide and Gender Violence: The Human Rights Prospective”
Smt. Mamta Sharma, Hon’ble Chairperson, NCW was the Chief Guest in a National Seminar on “Female Foeticide and Gender Violence: The Human Rights Prospective” organised by Nehru Studies Centre & Department of Political Science, University of Rajasthan, Jaipur on 11th and 12th August, 2012.
Dr. Charu WaliKhanna, Member, NCW, was Eminent Speaker at All India Seminar on ‘Directive Principles of Indian Constitution & Inclusive Growth’
Dr. Charu WaliKhanna, Member, NCW, was Eminent Speaker at All India Seminar on ‘Directive Principles of Indian Constitution & Inclusive Growth’ on 28th September 2013 at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi. The programme was organized by Confederation of Indian Bar in association with Konrad Adenauer Stiftung
Ms. Shamina Shafiq, Member, NCW was Guest at seminar on Agriculture and Gramin Vikas, organized by the Media Association
A seminar on the subject of Agriculture and Gramin Vikas was organised by the Media Association on 3rd June, 2012 at Hapur (UP), wherein, Hon’ble Dr. Amreesh Singh Gautam, Vice President, Delhi State Assembly, was the Chief Guest among various other signatories. Smt. Shamina Shafiq was invited to the function as the Distinguished Guest. During her talk, Smt. Shamina Shafiq emphasised on the role of women in the agriculture field. She emphatically made it clear that while 70 to 75 of rural population was engaged in the field of agriculture but the women has major share i.e. 50 to 60 % which is hidden and never explored. It was the need of the hour that awareness is created about the empowerment of women, only then actual development of agriculture and villages will come forth.
Chairperson, NCW visited Orissa
Meeting with the officers of the Government of Orissa and Press Meet of Dr. Girija Vyas, Hon'ble Chairperson, NCW.
Ms. Hemlata Kheria and Ms Shamina Shafiq, Member, NCW visited BSF Camp at Jaisalmer on 23rd February, 2013
A team of consisting Ms. Hemlata Kheria and Ms. Shamina Shafiq Members, NCW visited Jaisalmer border areas in order to overview the women situation in the belt attached to BSF camps. During this process, the team accompanied by BSF officials met sarpanch of village Mithauda, situated in border area, adjoining BSF camps, when local villagers, including a sizeable number of women were also present. During the interaction some startling facts came to the notice of the team. This village is a cluster of about 40 shanties. There is rampant Illiteracy. No medical facility either private or public is available. They have to go nearby town/city in case of emergency which is cumbersome. Their houses are name sake. Their 40 huts are scattered in a group of two or more far away from each other. In their local dialect, they call these huts ‘Dhaura’. Their major source of livelihood is animal husbandry. They sell their produce of milk to the cooperatives. Agriculture produce is hardly sufficient to meet their both ends.
Seminar and exhibition of photography on “Empowerment of Women is Empowerment of Nation." at Kolkata
A seminar and exhibition of photography on “Empowerment of Women is Empowerment of nation” was organized by Aasra, a Kolkata based social organization on 10th & 11th of December 2011 at Satyajit Ray auditorium, Indian Council of cultural relation (ICCR) Ministry Affairs (Govt of India) at Kolkata.
