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Jammu and Kashmir: BGSBU celebrates International Women's Day
Srinagar: The Baba Ghulam Shah Badshah University (BGSBU) Rajouri on Monday celebrated International women day.
In his address, Vice Chancellor (VC) BGSBU Prof. Akbar Masood said the purpose of celebrating this day was to promote peace with women’s rights.
He said the theme of this year’s International Women’s day is “choose to challenge” which aims to celebrate women’s achievements.
“This day marks the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women in different fields of life. Identifying, celebrating and increasing visibility of women’s achievements can help forge gender equality,” he said.
Highlighting the role of women during Covid-19 pandemic, Prof. Akbar Masood paid rich tributes to the women who stood at front lines during COVID-19 crisis as health care workers, community organizers and as exemplary leaders in combating the pandemic.
He also congratulated the female employees and students of the University on the occasion and said the University has taken necessary measures to ensure gender equality and a congenial environment to the female folks.
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