Srinagar, Mar 8: The Voice for Peace and Justice, Organized a one day brainstorming conference on International Women’s Day at MDA conference hall at world famous Lake Manasbal, in collaboration with Central university of Kashmir and United Kingdom-India education and research Initiative. The conference was attend by Prof. Farooq Ahmad Shah, Vice Chancellor, Central university of Kashmir followed by Prof. Fayaz Ahmad Nika, finance officer/ Director District industries and commerce, Prof. Parveen Pandith, Ms. Maroofa Shah, AGM, State Bank of India, Dr. Aarifa Bushra HOD Urdu, Kashmir University, Ms. Rajni Saraf President JK Bank and dozens of National, International women players of Kashmir and scholars from different institutions attended the conference. The conference started with a Kashmiri song, Sung by the singing sensation of Kashmir Nargis Khatoon. Later on the event was inaugurated by Vice chancellor, central Unviersity of Kashmir Prof. Farooq Ahmad Shah.
Speaking on the occasion, Saniya zehra, a scholar blind by birth who achieved heights in academics said. “Being a girl is not a crime, our society should understand the fact that woman can do miracles if supported by her family”.
Dr. Farkandha Rehman, a veterinary surgeon, in her speech said. Girls from Kashmir are rising with every passing day and it is proven now the girls of Kashmir are talented. I always heard taunts for being a veterinary surgeon but I am a successful surgeon of veterinary sciences and have achieved number of awards which is almost impossible for a male to achieve.
Esra- Bint-Qaisar, An international medalist of Karate, While addressing the gathering said, we girls of Kashmir have represented our motherland at International levels, Time has proved that Kashmiri women are not only good behind the curtains but we have capacity to rise and shine our nation at global level. Mansha Bashir, Another international player of Taekwondo in her address, said Kashmiri girls should now participate in each and every field and work for the welfare of women in Jammu and Kashmir.
While as Vice Chancellor, Central university of Kashmir Prof. Farooq Ahmad Shah said, I am impressed by the way the voice for peace and justice organization is working for the empowerment of women in Kashmir. Our girls are nowadays leading every field and we must understand now we shouldn’t focus upon gender inequality and work for the eradication of gender insensitivity among the younger generations of Kashmir. In addition to it applauding the role of administration, he said the central government is tirelessly working to empower the women. We have the responsibility to channelize the schemes and nourish our women to bloom.
Farooq Ganderbali, President, voice for Peace and Justice, in vote of thanks, thanked all guests and faculty of central University of Kashmir, DPO ICDS Ganderbal , women’s college, hill top educational Institute, Delhi Public School, JKYDF, Utthaan Mission Trust and Flying kick sports association of Jammu and Kashmir for their presence and support. He further added that it is pride for Jammu and Kashmir and nation as well that Kashmiri girls are now capable to represent us at international levels. Some radical elements are continuously strategizing to cage the women folk of Kashmir but proudly our girls are breaking the shackles and rising with each passing day.
Jabeena Akhter, International Player, Arifa Bilal, gold medalist, Prof. Nighat Basu, Shaheen Mahajan, Miss Saba Bhat, Social Activist, Ms Maria Shah, young Journalist and dozens of women intellectuals spoke on the occasion. The notable achiever women were felicitated by kashmiri traditional Shawls, Certificates of appreciation and cash prize. The event was attended by more than 200 girls from different nook and corners.
