V. Mohini Giri
| V. Mohini Giri | |
|---|---|
| Born |
1938 (age 76–77) [1] Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation |
social worker, activist founder Guild of Service (1979) |
Dr. V. Mohini Giri (born 1938) is an Indian social worker and activist, who has been Chairperson of the Guild of Service, a New Delhi-based social service organization. Established in 1979, it provides advocacy for women's and children rights for education, employment, and financial security.[2][3] She founded War Widows Association, New Delhi in 1972. She has also remained Chairperson of the National Commission for Women (1995-1998).[4]
In 2007, she was awarded the Padma Bhushan, India's third highest civilian honour, given by Government of India.[5]
Early life and background
Born in Lucknow to scholar Dr. V. S Ram, she did graduation from Lucknow University,[6] followed by post graduation in Ancient Indian history from University of Delhi, and a doctorate from G.B. Pant University.[7]
Giri is the daughter-in-law of V. V. Giri, former President of India.[1]
Career
Giri started her career as an academic and established the women's studies department at Lucknow University.[6] Giri has been the Founder President of the War Widows Association which was formed in 1972 after the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971 [8] and in 2000 became the Founder Trustee of the Women’s Initiative for Peace in South Asia.[7]
She is also a board member of The Hunger Project, a New York-based international charity.[9]
Bibliography
- V. Mohini Giri; Srinivasan Gokilvani (1997). Reaching the Unreachable Women's Participation in Panchayat Raj Administration: A Feministic Study on the Role Performance and Experiences of Elected Women in Sivaganga District. Department of Women's Studies, Alagappa University.
- V. Mohini Giri (1999). Kanya: Exploitation of Little Angels. Gyan Publishing House. ISBN 978-81-212-0623-5.
- V. Mohini Giri (2002). Living Death: Trauma of Widowhood in India. Gyan Publishing House. ISBN 978-81-212-0794-2.
- V. Mohini Giri (2006). Deprived Devis: Women's Unequal Status in Society. Gyan Books. ISBN 978-81-212-0856-7.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "V. Mohini Giri Profile". Guild for Service. Retrieved 2014-02-11.
- ↑ "Silver years defined". The Hindu. August 27, 2013. Retrieved 2014-02-11.
- ↑ "Interview with Dr. Mohini Giri". aarpinternational.org. September 1, 2010. Retrieved 2014-02-12.
- ↑ "Chairpersons of the Commission". NCW Official website. Retrieved 2014-02-11.
- ↑ "Padma Awards Directory (1954–2009)". Ministry of Home Affairs.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 "Illustrious alumni recall glorious days at Lucknow University". The Times of India. Nov 26, 2013. Retrieved 2014-02-12.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 "Dr. V. Mohini Giri profile". The Hunger Project. Retrieved 2014-02-11.
- ↑ "History". War Widows Association, New Delhi, India. Retrieved 2014-02-11.
- ↑ "Global Board of Directors and Officers". The Hunger Project. Retrieved February 11, 2014.