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She Speaks Edition 8

CELEBRATE INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY
with SHE SPEAKS on Thursday, 20 February, 2020

   


Aambra Foundation Presents She Speaks Ed8.0 International Women’s Day 2020

The panel discussions aim at engaging and encouraging men to contribute towards the process of empowerment. We advocate change by promoting both genders as agents of transformation working towards a common goal.

SheSpeaks Edition 8.0, 20th Feb 2020 India International Centre, New Delhi

SheSpeaks commemorate the International Women’s Day 2020.

International Women’s Day is celebrated on the 8th of March with the aim of eliminating discrimination against women and ensuring their equal rights and participation.

SheSpeaks has been working on women-centric issues, primarily gender sensitization and women empowerment, ever since its inception in 2012.

The upcoming 8th edition of SheSpeaks, to be held on the 20th of February 2020, will look to celebrate International Women’s Day through its initiatives.

EVENT SCHEDULE INFORMATION

2.00 PM
Inaugural and Lamp Lighting Mr. Sanjay Bhatia IAS, Mr. Anshu Prakash, IAS
2.05 PM
Founders Address and Welcome note by Mrs Vinita Bakshi, Author, Founder SheSpeaks
2.20 – 2.30 PM
Special Speaker-Mr. Sanjay Bhatia IAS, Chairman Mumbai Port Trust, Topic of discussion: Spiritualism a way to Empowerment
2.30 – 3.30 PM
The Role of Technology in Creating Safe Spaces for Women Technological innovations can be at the forefront of creating a safe work environment for women. We look at how the Indian society and its workspaces can be a safer place for women with the help of technology. In an era where emergency notification apps are gaining popularity and jewellery is being designed to double up as safety devices, we discuss how technology can be the future of women safety.
  • Key Note Speaker & Panel Chair Mr. Anshu Prakash, IAS Telecom Secretary to the Government of India
  • Moderator: Ms. Swati Rangachari, Chief Corporate Affairs Officer, Sterlite Technologies Ltd Discussants:
  • Lt-Gen Dr. Rajesh Pant, National Cyber Security Coordinator, PMO
  • Mr. Ajay Yadav IPS, Inspector General Communications & IT, CRPF
  • Mr. P. Balaji, Chief Regulatory & Corporate Affairs Officer Vodafone Idea Limited
  • Ms. Girija Krishan Verma, Legal Counsel
3.30 – 3.40 PM
Special Speaker Mr Raghav Chandra, IAS Musings on his book- Kali’s Daughter
3.40 – 4.40 PM
Technologies - SMEs: Women Envisioning 5 Trillion Economy SMEs are the perfect vehicle to harness the skill and entrepreneurial spirit of women across the country. It is through the financial independence of business ventures that women have been able to unshackle themselves from the regressive cycle of gender inequality. We will look at how an enterprise can and have empowered women to wrest their rightful place in society.
  • Panel Chair: Mr. Ramesh Abhishek IAS, Former Secretary to the Govt. of India
  • Moderator: Mr. Sunjoy Joshi, IAS, Chairman-Observer Research Foundation & Member SheSpeaks Advisory Board Discussants:
  • Mr. Sudhir Garg, IAS, Joint Secretary to the Government of India, Ministry of MSME
  • Ms. Marika Jakas, Head of Trade and Economic Affairs-EU delegation to India
  • Mr. Jukka Holappa, Country Manager Business Finland
  • Ms. Priya Kashyap, Head MD & CEO office Hero FinCorp
4.40 – 5.00 PM
HIGH TEA
5.00 – 5.10 PM
Special Speaker Ms Ambika Khurana Director Public Policy Netflix - 'Stories that matter- women who matter' 
5.10 – 6.00 PM
Gender Awakening and Leadership Initiatives In this session, we inspect where gender equality stands in the Indian workspace, particularly in the leadership positions. We celebrate those women who have been able to break the glass ceiling in various leadership roles in the country. We will also brainstorm on ways of effecting a positive change and in increasing women participation in positions that make a difference.
  • Panel Chair: Mr. Amrendra Khatua IFS, Former Secretary MEA
  • Moderator: Dr. Bijaya Laxmi Nanda, Principal Miranda House, JURY She Speaks Writers Nook Discussants:
  • Ms. Shazia Ilmi, Vice President Delhi BJP
  • Ms. Rakhee Gupta Bhandari IAS, Resident Commissioner of Punjab
  • Mr. Sandeep Bhargava, Former EVP Vodafone Idea, Member SheSpeaks Advisory Board
6.00 – 6.10 PM
Announcements & Felicitations
6.10 – 7.15 PM
He for She: The Role of Men in Women Empowerment The role of a socially aware man with a gender-neutral approach is vital in promoting gender sensitization – be it the supportive father who nurtures the ambitions of his daughter, the life partner who is keen and proud to be the man behind his successful woman or the male colleague who respects and promotes the contribution of his female counterpart. We probe into the ways in which the role of man in gender sensitization can be enhanced and capitalized.
  • 6.10 – 6.20 PM : Key Note Speaker & Panel Chair Hon Justice Supreme Court of India Mr. D.Y. Chandrachud
  • Moderator – Ms. Vinita Bakshi, Author & Founder She Speaks Discussants
  • Prof Mary Evans LSE, HOD, Dept of Gender Studies
  • H.E. Mr. Ugo Astuto Ambassador of the European Union to India
  • (TBC)
7.30 - 7.55 PM
Ardhnarishwar Bharat Natyam Presentation Artists : Ms. Bhadra Sinha and Ms. Gayathri Sharma of Kalakriti Arts in association with Aambrotsave present
He for She Shiva & Shakti as two complementary forces of the universe
7.55 PM
Vote of Thanks – Amb. Ms. Manju Seth, Member, SheSpeaks Advisory Board
8.00 PM
Dinner

 

Programme Emcee

• Ms Anjilee Istwal

• Ms Honey Bhargava

A Cultural depiction of "He for She"

Aambrotsave presents Lead artists Bhadra Sinha and Gayathri Sharma of Kalakriti Arts “He for She” - the beauty of the combined power of Shiva and Shakti, in this special production using a mix of poetry and traditional abhinaya in Bharatanatyam style.

Shakti is the ultimate power, the energy that makes the world go round, the source of power for Brahma, Vishnu, Mahesh. She is the mother - jagat-janani, nature.

Shiva joins Shakti and becomes Ardhanariswara when he himself gives his left half to Shakti, showing us her rightful place as his equal. Shiva's Nataraja pose also depicts the philosophy of the Ardhanariswara where he lifts his left leg (which belongs to Parvati), directing us to seek blessings at his wife's feet.

Activity during Covid-19 Pandemic

Aambra Foundation SheSpeaks has launched a helpline and initiated a global campaign “Lend an ear and extend a Hand”

on August 15, 2020. While the campaign also focuses on case studies of distressed callers and covid survivors.
The Toll-Free Helpline is to :

  • Offer counselling and emotional support to adolescent girls and women facing mental distress.
  • Provide empathetic counselling to young girls and women with special needs.
  • Cater to the specific need of the geriatric female population.

This pilot helpline project has been launched for adolescent girls and women residing in Delhi-NCR region and is operational from Monday to Saturday, 10 am to 5 pm.