Prof. Syed Ainul Hasan, Vice-Chancellor, Maulana Azad National Urdu University (MANUU) today released two Posters with the messages "MANUU stands with Gender Equality" and "Will you help break the gender bias?" prepared by the Department of Women Education (DWE) of the University on the occasion of International Womens Day 2022 in the presence of Prof. Sk. Ishtiaque Ahmed, Registrar, MANUU and Dr. Ameena Tahseen, Head, DWE.

Speaking on the occasion, Prof. Ainul Hasan appealed to the whole world to eliminate the inequalities that exist among us and help in breaking the gender bias. We have not created a separate world for men, both men and women have the same rights. Our constitution also says that we should empower this equality and support should be provided to those who are in need, he said.

Prof. Hasan also appreciated the department and in particularly Prof. Shahida, Director I/c, Center for Women Studies, Prof. Farida Siddiqui, Dean, School of Arts and Social Sciences and Dr. Ameena Tahseen for their efforts in organizing a symposium "Women Empowerment: Issues and Strategies" on the occasion of International Womens Day 2022.

The Department is also organizing academic and cultural activities as part of 75th year of Freedom "Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav" and to celebrate the Silver Jubilee year of MANUU.

Prof. S.M. Rahmatullah, Pro Vice-Chancellor, MANUU chaired the symposium organized later whereas Mr. Shahnawaz Qasim, IPS, & Director, Minority Welfare, Govt. of Telangana was the chief guest. Prof. Padmaja Shaw, Rtd Professor, Department of Mass Communication and Journalism, OU, Prof. Shahida, Prof. Farida Siddiqui, and Capt. Sayeda Salva Fatima, First Officer (Co Pilot), Indigo Air Lines were the guest speakers.

A play on the theme "Saga of Womens life Journey" and a mono act on "Dowry: A symbol of Socio-Cultural exploitation of Women" was also presented by MANUU Drama Club on the occasion.

As part of Womens day celebration, NSS student volunteers, in collaboration with the Internal Complaints Committee of MANUU, under the supervision of Prof. Mohammad Fariyad, Programme Coordinator, NSS Cell distributed badges with the slogan "MANUU respects women" among the University officials.