India World Foundation,(IWF) New Delhi with Centre for Women’s Studies,(CWS),Kumaun University, Nainital,Uttarakhand,& Indian Council of Social Science Research,Govt of India,New Delhi organized Two Days National Seminar/Panel discussion on the CHALLENGES OF WOMEN IN THE HIMALAYAN REGION on 1st & 2nd September 2015 at Nainital Club & Kumaun University Campus, Nainital, Uttarakhand,India.
In this great events , dignitaries of 18 states participated in this events.
Following issues had been discussed accordingly with more than 100 research papers. related to Women in Himalayan region of India & other parts of world.
- Gender Sensitization and Outreach Programmes in urban and rural areas
- Women, Environment and Local Initiatives with focus on Himalayan Region.
- Practices of Women Rights in the Himalayan Region & Role of Govt Agencies
- Economic status of Women, Educational Disparity & Political Discrimination
- Human Rights & Women in Himalayan Region
- Role of Women in Conservation/ Deterioration of Himalayan Biodiversity
- Tribal Women in the Himalayan Region
- Status of Scheduled castes women in Himalayan Region
- Sexual harassments, and abuses at the work places in Himalayan Region
- Domestic Violence and Honor based killing
- Status of Women’s Health and Environment- subject to Remedy
- Responsibility of Researchers/Social Activists in Empowering of Himalayan Women
- Rural Female Entrepreneurship in Himalayan Region of India
- Restructuring Women Initiatives in Himalayan Region with pace of 21st century with MDGs of United Nations
- Role of Media & Communications in Women Empowerment in Himalayan Region in India
- Role of Arts,Culture,Entertainment & Films in Himalayan Region
Many MP,MLAs,Women Activists,Doctors,Academicians,Research Scholars,Media Experts,Policy makers & prominent personalities from Culture, Judiciary,Police,Human Rights,Social Activists had been presented their views.
Chairperson/Members of State Commissions of Women/Social Activist from Uttarakhand, Meghalaya, Sikkim, Arunanchal Pradesh, Assam Gujrat, Delhi, Himanchal Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Rajasthan, Jammu Kashmir, Madhya Pradesh, odisha, Maharastra and others attended this national seminar with their inputs and provoking thoughts.
Academicians & Research Scholars from more than 20 Universities from India also participated & presented their papers.
It was decided all important Suggestions/Papers will be sent to Govt of India & concerned state governments accordingly for proper attention & actions with implementation for welfare of women in Himalayan region.
On this occasion,we are going to publish a Souvenir with Blessings & Best wishes of dignitaries of the country.that will be released by HE President Pranab Mukherji,Vice President Md Hamid Ansari,PM Narendra Modi,,BJP President Amit Shah,Congress Chairperson Sonia Gandhi & others.
These souvenirs will be distributed among all MPs. Ministers, Diganatories, Universities,Colleges,schools of country,states & other parts of world.
Articles for Souvenir have been invited from all experts/ social activists/ social organization till 12 Oct 2015.
Sincerely Yours
Kumar Rakesh Prof(Dr) Neeta B Sharma
Founder Trustee & Chairman Director,Centre for Women Studies(CWS)
India World Foundation,New Delhi Kumaun University,Nainital,Uttarakhand
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National Coordination Team:
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Nainital – Mr Hridesh-+91-7579207649, Ms Neha-+91-7579213050