Rit Nari Vimarsh- International Women’s Day Conclave by Rit Foundation
The Rit foundation organised ‘Rit Nari Vimarsh’ a conclave to celebrate the International Women’s Day on 9th of March 2014 at Indian International Centre, Lodhi Road. The event was segregated in a series of discussions to ponder over the numerous issues revolving qua the status of the feminist movement and the status of women’s rights in India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Bhutan, Nepal and other South Asian nations by those who have been closely associated with the movement. The conclave brought together some eminent people from various fields such as politics, governance, law, media, and performing arts etc those who have always stood against all odds and have been in the forefront of the movement to assert equal rights for women.
What they realized in the course of both research and casual interaction was that there is a huge disconnect between feminist theory and law on the one hand and general perception, media representations etc on the other. So things that have become almost commonsensical in academia are not even part of much of the public discourse. Rit foundation feels that such programs, which bring together people from different fields will definitely help bridge this gap.
The elite panel talked about the present social structure that continuously hampers a women’s position in our society and had a discussion on the measures to counter them.
They shared some important aspects of Hindu Succession Act with the audience. Taking a cue from the Nirbhaya Case, the panel also highlighted some key points of Justice Verma Commission and their drawbacks.
With the concluding note Dr. Chitra Awasthi, founder of Rit Foundation announced two schemes for the:
– Free legal aid for the women who cannot afford it
– Vocational training for needy women.
In the words of Dr Chitra Awasthi, Founder, Rit Foundation, “Rit foundation is dedicated to level the proverbial playing ground. We aim at providing everybody the same kind of opportunities and a shot at a good life, regardless of their financial condition or their challenges, whether mental or physical. The point of Rit Foundation is to recognize the underlying unity of mankind and helping each individual realize their inherent potential to the greatest extent possible.” In her view, “Women should keep their lives as their careers and children, parents and other family ties as their projects. This will surely help them to gain their much deserved social and emotional independence”.
The Guests at the conclave were: Mr. Amod K. Kanth (General Secretary, Prayas Juvenile Aid Centre (JAC), Dr. Malini Srivastava(HIHT University, Jolly Grant Dehradun), Mr. Sabu M. Goerge, Priya Hingorani, IPS Vimla Mehra, Dr. Asha L. Pandey
Sociologist Dr Pro Pawan Mishra (UPTECH), Roma Debabrat President of the STOP, Mrs Gyan Sudha Mishra (Sitting Judge Supreme Court of India),
Rit Foundation was started by Dr. Chitra in 2009 with a vision of providing free education to under privileged and disabled children, vocational training to unemployed young women, providing legal and medical help to needy women and for promotion of ancient Indian Culture.
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