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International Women’s Day 2010FPA India Mumbai Branch observed “International Women’s Day” jointly with Sahyadri Krida Mandal, Tilak Nagar (Chembur), Mumbai on March 8th , 2010 at 5.00 pm with the objective of “Women Sexual & Reproductive Health Needs & post menopausal problems
The beautiful Rangoli at the entrance of the function was giving best wishes of the International Women’s Day to the participants of the function, later with the warm welcome by the male members of Sahyadri Krida Mandal to the women participants. It was the symbol of male involvement in the women empowerment. Ms. Anjali Satardekar, Ex-Corporator and Chief of the Women Wing, Sahyadri Krida Mandal and Ms. Sheetal More, Member, Sahyadri Krida Mandal welcomed chief guests Dr. Janaki Desai, President, FPA India Mumbai Branch, Dr. Mandakini Purandare, Vice – President, FPA India Mumbai Branch and Dr. Kamal Hazari, Hon. Secretary, FPA India Mumbai Branch.
Ms. Anjali Satardekar and Ms. Sheetal More welcomes guests in the function
The function was started with the lighting of the lamp and Mr. Shivaji Kare, Programme Manager, FPA India Mumbai Branch briefed participants about the need to observe International Women’s Day in the introduction. He appealed participants to raise voice for their rights and lend helping hand to procure others rights. It is time of collaborative actions to bridge the gap between two genders with proper respect to each other for planning the family for better future.
Dr. Mandakini Purandare stressed on the importance of the health of the women for the family and requested participants to see the doctors immediately when feels uneasy or sick, if someone would ignore it, then that would cause serious problem in the future. Especially she emphasized on the physical and psychological changes during menopause and issues arising because of the ignorance. She highlighted on the proper diet and exercise to avoid frustration and improve digestive system. She informed participants about the early detection of cervical cancer through Pap smear testing and it could help early detection and cure. She appealed that each one should impart this information to the women who are not present for the programme but are in need and refer them to the hospitals for quality services.
Dr. Janaki Desai addressing the women participants
Dr. Janaki Desai explained FPA India Mumbai Branch initiatives in the field of SRH with the community participation. She shared FPAI experience with the Mahila Mandals for Women Empowerment with the male involvement and thanked male members of Sahyadri Krida Mandal for the initiative to respect women. She appealed all the male members that women should not merely respected only on Women Day but they should respect women every day.
In the question answer session participants came up with the series of queries related to their Sexual & Reproductive Health needs, their doubts were cleared in the discussion and needy participants had been referred to the respective hospitals.
Mr. Ashok Satardekar, General Secretary, Sahyadri Krida Mandal gave vote of thanks to the participants and guests.
Participants later visited exhibition stall put up by FPA India Mumbai Branch and carried IEC material about Sexual & Reproductive Health. Some of them contacted Branch staff and enquired about the services available in FPAI Clinics. Two presidents of Mahila Mandals from Panchsheel Nagar approached Branch staff and requested to conduct programme for adolescent girls. Sahyadri Krida Mandal also assured to carry forward the series of such programmes for adolescents, youth and elderly people in the vicinity
