An Exclusive Programme on the Women Empowerment & Related Issues

Sanwari Women Empowerment an exclusive programme at Mavlankar Hall, Rafi Marg, New Delhi-110001 on 25^th July 2015. Seminar subject is women Empowerment related issues. The programme will have views on prevailing issues for women empowerment in Indian community from leading social activists in India. It will cover many issues such as gender equality and its various aspects, Women Security, Self Relaince for Women. Apart from the discussions we will also have thought provoking performances by noted TV personality Sudha Chandran and renowned performer Mrinalini. 

Program will host Chief Guest, Sushri Uma Bharti, Honorable Union Minister for Water Resources, River Development & Ganga Rejuvenation, India Government

List of Issues & Speakers on above mention seminar

· Role of Education in Empowerment, Renu Shahnawaz Hussain, Academician & Poetess

· Women in Our Society, Anshu Pathak, Prolific Writer & Social Critic

· Stress in Women's Life, Lalima Aneja Dang, Newsreader, FM-RJ, All India Radio

· Foeticide--Crime to the Infinity, Ruby Yadav, Miss India Queen-2013

About Sanwari Women Empowerment

Sanwari Women Empowerment popularly known as 'Sanwari' is a not for profit organization based in New Delhi founded by Seema Goel Social Activist. With membership strength nearing four digits, it is gradually being recognised as a shining star in the women welfare space.

We have a wide range of activities related to societal changes for Gender Equality, Economic Upliftment, Quality of Life, Motherhood Guidance, Over all Women Empowerment and Women Security. Sanwari has a vision that if we work on these areas women will be able to live a good quality life in a Self-Reliant and Dignified manner.

#SanwariWomen in Action

Health: To improve the quality of life, we work on nutritional front, preventive healthcare and health awareness camps for women of all ages. Sanwari campaigns for an all-round fitness comprising of Mind, Body & Soul, as we feel a healthy woman is the pillar of healthy society.

Education: Sanwari also encourages the young girls from the weaker section of the society to take up Skill Development and continue studies. We at Sanwari are determined to improve Self-Reliance Capabilities of women.

Motherhood: Sanwari not only takes care about physical health, but emotional health as well. We support the mothers of differently abled children adding million smiles to the faces of those who require special attention. Being a women organisation with emotion centric temperament Sanwari takes up the cause of elders who need care as well.

Gender Equality & Women Security: We at Sanwari aim to bring change in the society to ensure Gender Equality so that a woman can live in a safe and secure environment. Our motto is to replace Gender Discrimination with Women Dignity as a core element of the Indian society.

Sanwari Women Empowerment transforms the society where women live with Self Reliance rather than Subsistence. Society should inculcate the temperament of Dignity for women rather than discriminating her.

Regards,

Seema Goel

Founder President

Sanwari Women Empowerment

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Women's Empowerment Principles

Principle 1: Establish high-level corporate leadership for gender equality

Leadership Promotes Gender Equality

• Affirm high-level support and direct top-level policies for gender equality and human rights
• Establish company-wide goals and targets for gender equality and include progress as a factor in managers’ performance reviews
• Engage internal and external stakeholders in the development of company policies, programmes and implementation plans that advance equality
• Ensure that all policies are gender-sensitive – identifying factors that impact women and men differently – and that corporate culture advances equality and inclusion

Principle 2: Treat all women and men fairly at work - respect and support human rights and nondiscrimination

Equal Opportunity, Inclusion and Nondiscrimination

• Pay equal remuneration, including benefits, for work of equal value and strive to pay a living wage to all women and men
• Ensure that workplace policies and practices are free from gender-based discrimination
• Implement gender-sensitive recruitment and retention practices and proactively recruit and appoint women to managerial and executive positions and to the corporate board of directors
• Assure sufficient participation of women – 30% or greater – in decision-making and governance at all levels and across all business areas
• Offer flexible work options, leave and re-entry opportunities to positions of equal pay and status
• Support access to child and dependent care by providing services, resources and information to both women and men

Principle 3: Ensure the health, safety and well-being of all women and men workers

Health, Safety and Freedom from Violence

• Taking into account differential impacts on women and men, provide safe working conditions and protection from exposure to hazardous materials and disclose potential risks, including to reproductive health
• Establish a zero-tolerance policy towards all forms of violence at work, including verbal and/or physical abuse and prevent sexual harassment
• Strive to offer health insurance or other needed services including for survivors of domestic violence - and ensure equal access for all employees
• Respect women and men workers rights to time off for medical care and counseling for themselves and their dependents
• In consultation with employees, identify and address security issues, including the safety of women traveling to and from work on company-related business
• Train security staff and managers to recognize signs of violence against women and understand laws and company policies on human trafficking, labour and sexual exploitation

Principle 4: Promote education, training and professional development for women

Education and Training

• Invest in workplace policies and programmes that open avenues for advancement of women at all levels and across all business areas, and encourage women to enter nontraditional job fields
• Ensure equal access to all company-supported education and training programmes, including literacy classes, vocational and information technology training
• Provide equal opportunities for formal and informal networking and mentoring
• Offer opportunities to promote the business case for women’s empowerment and the positive impact of inclusion for men as well as women

Principle 5: Implement enterprise development, supply chain and marketing practices that empower women

Enterprise Development, Supply Chain and Marketing Practices

• Expand business relationships with women-owned enterprises, including small businesses, and women entrepreneurs
• Support gender-sensitive solutions to credit and lending barriers
• Ask business partners and peers to respect the company’s commitment to advancing equality and inclusion
• Respect the dignity of women in all marketing and other company materials
• Ensure that company products, services and facilities are not used for human trafficking and/or labour or sexual exploitation

Principle 6: Promote equality through community initiatives and advocacy

Community Leadership and Engagement

• Lead by example – showcase company commitment to gender equality and women’s empowerment
• Leverage influence, alone or in partnership, to advocate for gender equality and collaborate with business partners, suppliers and community leaders to promote inclusion
• Work with community stakeholders, officials and others to eliminate discrimination and exploitation and open opportunities for women and girls
• Promote and recognize women’s leadership in, and contributions to, their communities and ensure sufficient representation of women in any community consultation
• Use philanthropy and grants programmes to support company commitment to inclusion, equality and human rights

Principle 7: Measure and publicly report on progress to achieve gender equality

Transparency, Measuring and Reporting

• Make public the company policies and implementation plan for promoting gender equality
• Establish benchmarks that quantify inclusion of women at all levels
• Measure and report on progress, both internally and externally, using data disaggregated by sex
• Incorporate gender markers into ongoing reporting obligations

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