BGSBU commemorates ‘International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women

GNSONLINE RAJOURI ’.
SHYAM SOOD

RAJOURI, NOVEMBER 25:–Baba Ghulam Shah Badshah University (BGSBU) Rajouri on Friday commemorated the International Day of the elimination of violence against women.
The event was organised by the Centre for Hospitality and Tourism in collaboration with the NSS Unit of the University.
The International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women is observed on 25 November every year to pay tribute to the Mirabal sisters, the Dominican Republic activists who were murdered at the order of Rafel Trujilllo in 1960.
The United Nations General Assembly has designated 25 November (February 2000) as the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women.
The aim of the day is to raise awareness around the world that women are subjected to rape, domestic violence, & other forms of violence.
The theme for International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women’-2022 is ‘UNiTE! Activism to End Violence against Women & Girls’.
“Violence against women cannot be tolerated in any context. Ending violence against women needs a multidimensional endeavour. It requires coordinated and sustained efforts from all of us across hierarchies in a professional and social setup,” said Prof. Masood Akbar, Vice-Chancellor, and BGSBU.
“A 16-day long program will feature important lectures and talks from faculty in different departments, sensitisation workshops, street plays, poster/slogan/short film competitions, panel discussions, and other awareness programs,” said the University spokesman.
At the opening of an event organized by the Centre for Hospitality and Tourism in collaboration with the NSS Unit of the University two lectures were delivered by Dr. Mamta Bhat, Assistant Professor, Environmental Sciences, and Dr. Shachi Sood, Assistant Professor Department of English.
A rally was also organized by the Internal Complaints Committee and NSS Women’s Wing of BGSBU.
The students, faculty, & scholars from various departments participated in the rally to show their solidarity and support for the victims of domestic, mental, and sexual violence.
Addressing the rally, Dr. Romina Rashid, the Presiding Officer of the Internal Complaints Committee reiterated the awareness of constitutional rights given to women.
Dr Pervaiz Abdullah, Coordinator of the NSS, emphasized the gathering to support women in times of adversity, especially during violence.
Present at the rally were Nabeela Nazneen, Mamta Chowdhary, Dr. Saima Aslam, & Rabiya Chowdhary.