Mangalore: St Agnes students 'Walk for Girl Child' on Women's Day
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Daijiworld Media Network – Mangalore (NM)
Mangalore, Mar 8: Hundreds of girl students, most of them dressed in white, on Saturday, March 8 took out a silent march from St Agnes College to Dr Ambedkar circle Balmatta, on the theme, ‘Walk for the Girl Child’.
The march was organized by the women’s cell of St Agnes College in commemoration of the International Women’s Day. It was followed by a formal programme.
Addressing the students during the formal programme, Nivedita Mirajkar, member of Mangalore Toastmasters' Club asked girl students to break their silence and use every opportunity that comes their way.
"Men conquered the world as they had opportunities. This is also possible for women, if given the right opportunity. In India, not all women are privileged. Help those women who are under privileged. Give them sustainable livelihood more than charity," she added.
Quoting anecdotes where educated people committed heinous mistakes, Mirajkar said that the formal education gives only an understanding of knowledge and does not bring change of attitude unless one wishes to change. "The states with highest literacy rates have witnessed more number of crimes," she said.
Dr Marie Prem D’Souza, principal of St Agnes College felicitated four students for their outstanding achievements in different fields.