GDC Ganderbal celebrates international women’s day

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Srinagar, Mar 8: A special function was organised at Government Degree College, Ganderbal, on Saturday to celebrate the International Women’s Day.

Sadvocate Syed Irfan, a litigation specialist, and Sayima Rashid, senior national women’s cricket team coach and physical instructor, Youth Services and Sports were the resource persons at the programme.

The event was organised by Women’s Development Cell in collaboration with Equal Opportunity Cell of the College.

Dr Shabana Aslam, Convener, Women’s Development Cell, introduced the programme as an initiative to create awareness about the rights of women.

It was followed by felicitation of guests and special address by the college principal, Prof. Fouzia Fatima.

Stressing upon the need and importance of recognising one’s rights and duties, Prof Fatima urged the students to be highly disciplined to achieve their goals in life.

Advocate Rizvi highlighted various laws related to rights of women and emphasized the role of men in promoting women’s empowerment. Sayima Rashid narrated her experiences as a woman who faced various challenges but continued to pursue her goals with dedication.

Mehak Roman, a college student, moderated the programme, where a book authored by Prof Qurat and Prof Qudsia Gani was also released. Prof Mehvish Syed , Assistant  Professor, English, delivered the vote of thanks.