‘Human Rights are Women
Rights’ with this theme Vimukti SHG Women’s convention was held in
Banakal on 11th of March 2023. More than 850 women participated in
this whole day celebration. The convention commenced with a
procession highlighting the importance of women’s rights, from
Banakal Petrol Bunk to Police Station to Church Hall. After the
procession stage program was held in the Church Hall. Fr. Vijay
Kumar, Councilor of Holy Trinity Province, Karnataka and chairperson
of JPIC commission, Fr. Vincent Dsouza, Director of Vimukti,
Chikkodi, Fr. Prem Dsouza, Parish Priest of Banakal Church, Miss.
Ashika, Lawyer, Mrs. Sharadha, Anganvadi Animator, Banakal, Mrs.
Athika Banu, member of Banakal Gram Panchayath, Fr. Edwin Dsouza,
Director of CKSK, Vimukti, Banakal, Mrs. Yashodha, President, Mrs.
Parvathi, Vice- President, Ms. Sunanda, Secreatary, Mrs. Devaki,
Joint Secreatary and Mrs. Savitri, Treasurer of Vimukti SHG
Federation were the dignitaries on the dais. Fr. Edwin Dsouza, the
director of Vimukti, Banakal in his inaugural and welcome talk
highlighted that Vimukti at Banakal celebrates 21st Women’s
convention and today is celebration of the success of women being
part of Vimukti and also a platform to know about women rights which
are provided in our constitution. Ms. Ashika, advocate from Mudigere
in her address explaining regarding women’s rights especially
household rights, instructed the women to know and understand the
rights. Mrs. Yashodha read out the annual report of the activities
done in the year 2022-23. Fr. Vincent Dsouza, congratulated the
women for huge gathering and encouraged them to grow in their life
being part of Vimukti. Mrs. Sharadha in her speech spoke about the
great role of women in the family, society and various institutions.
Fr. Vijay in his Presidential address briefed about the commencement
of celebration of women’s day and the growth of celebration year by
year. Women who have the equal rights in the society do reflect as
great support in the families, society and nation building. Prizes
were distributed to the women who had won and participated in the
cultural and other competitions held in view of Women’s Convention.
Felicitation was done to all the guests, governing board members and
staff Mrs. Vindhya, Ms. Faiza and Mr. Siddanth who toiled hard
behind the success of the program. After the meals women from
different clusters performed a variety of cultural programs which
lasted for 3 hours.
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