MWC's 2nd Annual International Women's Day - March 15th 2013



 Malton Women Council's 2nd Annual International Women Day

Malton Women Council, in collaboration with Malton Community Building Project, celebrated its 2nd Annual International Women's Day on March 15th 2013. The Four Corners Community Resource room was brimming with the enthusiasm and positive spirits of some 80 attendees , which included the Council members and their families who joined these amazing women in their celebrations of WOMANHOOD!!!

Dr. Sehdev Kumar, the keynote speaker at the event, shared with the audience his profound views on the important roles which men play in the women's journey of empowerment. As the event theme was 'Men Empowering Women, some of the men took opportunities to share their thoughts about supporting the women in their lives, in the capacities of husbands, fathers, brothers and friends. One of the speakers rightly remarked -"  A woman's empowerment cannot be just an all woman's affair- it's imperative that the men in her life in many different roles, respects her, understands her and supports her, so that she is able to blossom and do her best in every facet of life."

Among the distinguished guests present at this event were - Mr. Baldev Mutta, CEO -Punjabi Community Health Services; Ms. Amandeep Kaur , COO- Punjabi Community Health Services; Mr. Nasir Chattha, CEO- Heartland Creditview  Neighborhood Centre and Ms. (Mala) Rookmin Baljohn-Ramcharan -Barrister, Solicitor and Notary Public.

The other highlights of the event included display booths by the women entrepreneurs of MWC; ravishing dance performances by MWC's Youth Wing; presentation on the journey of the Council; young girls sharing their thoughts on being a girl and a strong woman of tomorrow and absolutely scrumptious food and cake!
 
 
 
 
 


 

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