In her statement, Bhat said new pathways to empowerment are emerging across the Union Territory, supported by government initiatives and community participation.
Renowned beauty expert and entrepreneur Shahnaz Husain has advocated stronger participation of women in workforce and emphasised promoting "woman power."
Bidadi (Karnataka) [India], March 10: In a remarkable celebration of women's empowerment and leadership, VELS Jollywood Studios & Adventures has successfully created history by registering a unique achievement in the Karnataka Book of Records on the occasion of International Women's Day.
Nairobi [Kenya] / Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], March 9: Merck Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, together with First Ladies of Africa and Asia who are also their Ambassadors, and partners including Ministries of Health, Education, Communication & Gender mark 'Internati
Addressing the gathering, the President said that women are playing a leading role in every field--education, administration, judiciary, military, medicine, science, technology, arts and entrepreneurship. Women in rural areas are becoming financially self-reliant through Self-Help Groups.
Tibetan women activists on Sunday gathered in Himachal Pradesh's Dharamshala to raise awareness about the critical situation of the Tibetans inside Tibet, particularly women, on the occasion of International Women's Day, highlighting the challenges faced by them living in the region.
This year, the theme for International Women's Day is "Rights. Justice. Action. For ALL Women and Girls," highlighting the urgent need to turn legal rights into real change in everyday life.
Instead of delivering a long speech or launching a dramatic campaign, Kohli appeared in a stark, almost wordless video, encouraging viewers to consider the role bystanders play when abuse occurs around them.