Jyas Foundation Celebrates International Girl-Child Day 2024

Jyas Foundation celebrated International Girl-Child Day 2024 at Gitanjali Auditorium, Delhi Public Library (HQ), Delhi, along with its principal partners National Service Scheme (NSS) of Delhi University and K R Mangalam University, and sub-organisers Gyan Aarambh Educational Trust, Life Changing Educational and Charitable Trust, Geeta Charitable Foundation, Hope Ek A.S.H.A., and health partner Navneesh Dental Clinic.

Jaya Yadav, Chairperson, Jyas Foundation, delivered the welcome speech. The programme was organised in media partnership with Motherland Voice Dainik Hindi Newspaper and Illustrated Daily News.

Vijay Gaur, CEO of Jyas Foundation and Bureau Chief, Illustrated Daily News, said the International Day of the Girl Child focuses on addressing challenges girls face and promoting their empowerment and human rights. He praised President Police Medal Awardee Renu Lata, Assistant Commissioner of Police, Delhi Police.

In the presidential address of the celebration Dr Shikha Dutt Sharma IQAC Coordinator KR Mangalam University spoke on the theme “Girls’ Vision for the Future” highlighting the need for action , hope and the power of girls’ voices to shape a better future.

Assistant Commissioner of Police Renu Lata discussed efforts to empower women, create confidence, and legal awareness. Self-defence training programmes were highlighted.

K P Singh, Inspector, Delhi Police, spoke on preventing cybercrime against women and girls. Tejasvi Goel, Advocate, DLSA (Central District), highlighted DLSA's role in providing free legal aid.

On this occasion Vijay Gaur facilitated by presenting Shaal, Medal and Memento of National Women Leadership Award 2024 to President Police Medal Awardee Assistant Commissioner of Police Special Police Unit for Women and Children Renu Lata and Dr Shikha Dutt Sharma IQAC Coordinator KR Mangalam University for their outstanding valuable services in the society. National Legal Awareness Medals were awarded to Dr Roshni Devi, Dr Aprova Sharma, and Dr Uzma Nadeem.

A demo of Self Defence was also presented by team of Special Police Unit for Women and Children Delhi Police.

Nazreen Ansari, Director, Jyas Foundation, recited a heart-touching poem on Beti Bachao. Leading social activists attended.

The programme was attended the by the leading social activists of Delhi/NCR including Shaili Khan, Shabnam Khan, Harish C. chawla, Gita Pandey ,Dr. Navneesh Manocha, Sundaram, Varida Satija,Nandini Malhotra and Anjali Lohan.