International Women's Day-8th Mar,2013

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Women Empowerment

International Women's Day (IWD), originally called International Working Women's Day, is marked on March 8 every year.[1] In different regions the focus of the celebrations ranges from general celebration of respect, appreciation and love towards women to a celebration for women's economic, political and social achievements. Started as a Socialist political event, the holiday blended in the culture of many countries, primarily Eastern Europe, Russia, and the former Soviet bloc. In some regions, the day lost its political flavor, and became simply an occasion for men to express their love for women in a way somewhat similar to a mixture of Mother's Dayand Valentine's Day. In other regions, however, the political and human rights theme designated by the United Nations runs strong, and political and social awareness of the struggles of women worldwide are brought out and examined in a hopeful manner.

 "The story of women's struggle for equality belongs to no single feminist nor to any one organization but to the collective efforts of all who care about human rights" 
                                                                                           Gloria Steinem

A promise is a promise:

Time for action to end violence against women.

"There is one universal truth, applicable to all countries, cultures and communities:
           violence against women is never acceptable, never excusable, never tolerable."

                                                                 Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon
  Worldwide today:
  • Up to 50% of sexual assaults are committed against girls under the age of 16.
  • Globally, 603 million women live in countries where domestic violence is not yet considered a crime.
  • Up to 70% of women in the world report having experienced physical and/or sexual violence at some point in their lifetime.
  • Over 60 million girls worldwide are child brides, married before the age of 18…

   In the face of such unacceptable figures, the international community is strongly committed to change the plight of   
  women.

Announcement:- "Surya Veena Adarsh Niketan Trust" has prepared and launched the detailed Project Plan for " Women Empowerment & Sustainability" on PAN India Basis for which we are in discussion with Corporate & Government Sector Bodies for Funding and other required support.

 We anticipate your wide participation  in this much needed Empowerment  programmes for the women in our society.

 Best Rgds,

 SVANT Team
(Surya Veena Adarsh Niketan Trust)
info@svant.org 

















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