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V. Mohini Giri
V. Mohini Giri | |
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_V._Mohini_Giri_(Social_Activist),_at_an_Investiture_Ceremony_at_Rashtrapati_Bhavan_in_New_Delhi_on_March_23,_2007.jpg) Giri (right) receiving Padma Bhushan from President Kalam in 2007 | |
| Born | 15 January 1938[1] |
| Died | 19 December 2023 (aged 85) |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation(s) | Social worker, activist founder Guild of Service (1979) |
V. Mohini Giri (15 January 1938[2] – 19 December 2023)[3] was an Indian community service worker and activist, who was Chairperson of the Guild of Service, a New Delhi-based social service organisation. Established in 1979, it provides advocacy for women's and children's rights for education, employment, and financial security.[4][5] She founded War Widows Association, New Delhi in 1972, and was Chairperson of the National Commission for Women (1995–1998).[6]
In 2007, she was awarded the Padma Bhushan, India's third highest civilian honour, given by Government of India.[7]
- ^ Cite error: The named reference
guildwas invoked but never defined (see the help page). - ^ "V. Mohini Giri". Women in Peace. 11 March 2017. Retrieved 20 December 2023.
- ^ Padma Bhushan awardee Mohini Giri passes away
- ^ Pisharoty, Sangeeta Barooah (27 August 2013). "Silver years defined". The Hindu. Retrieved 11 February 2014.
- ^ "Interview with Dr. Mohini Giri". aarpinternational.org. 1 September 2010. Archived from the original on 3 October 2013. Retrieved 12 February 2014.
- ^ "Chairpersons of the Commission". NCW Official website. Retrieved 11 February 2014.
- ^ "Padma Awards Directory (1954–2009)" (PDF). Ministry of Home Affairs. Archived from the original (PDF) on 10 May 2013. Retrieved 23 March 2013.
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