Under the leadership of Fr. Regi Tom, Don Bosco Navjeevan Society, Chandigarh celebrated the International Women’s Day on 8th March, 2021. On this occasion Mrs. Lippi Parida, wife of Advisor, Union Territory of Chandigarh, Municipal Councillor Mrs. Sunita Dhawan, Mrs. Manjeet Kaur, Secretary, Rotary Club Chandigarh Shivalik, Dr. Kiran Behl, and Meena Garg graced the occasion. The programme focussed on the theme ‘Inspiring change through Women Empowerment’. The words spoken by the Chief guest Sunita Dhawan inspired women to empower themselves and improve the social status and wellbeing of women. The audiovisual presentations made by the staff of Don Bosco on the functioning of self-help groups, cultural programmes and talks by dignitaries and representatives of self-help groups enthralled the audience. Mrs. Lippi Parida felicitated and gave away awards to women who contributed to the promotion of Child Rights in their communities.
Fr. Babu Varghese SDB