GDC Chenani holds awareness programme on elimination of violence against women

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CHENANI: Govt. Degree College Chenani organised an awareness programme on the International Day for Elimination of Violence Against Women. The students of the college displayed their unparalleled skills by crafting out posters, slogans, one minute video messages and participated in essay writing with full enthusiasm. The result of the programme was declared on Thursday. Dr. Pragya Khanna, Principal of the College said that since the spate of COVID-19 in India, emerging research data and reports from those working on the front lines, have shown that all types of violence against women and girls, particularly domestic violence has increased. A global collective effort in this direction is required to stop this Shadow Pandemic growing amidst the COVID-19 crisis. She further emphasized that violence against women continues to be an obstacle to achieving equality, development, liberty and we intend to educate our students on the theme so as to make them better citizens. The members of the organizing team included Prof. Ajaz Bhat, Prof. Jagdish and Prof. Sugandhi.