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Raise social awareness among women: Pratibha Patel

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Says spirit of service is important for mass awakening

NEW DELHI: President Pratibha Patil on Sunday said there was a need to raise social awareness among women and provide public education to ensure that they got justice.

She was delivering the inaugural address at a conference on “Access to Justice for Women.”

Ms. Patil said it must not be forgotten that during the Independence struggle, women participated as equal partners under Mahatma Gandhi’s leadership. “Today, we need to follow the example of the Mahatma to mobilise the entire nation on issues related to the development of women.”

While appreciating the role of non-governmental organisations (NGOs) in the fight against various social evils and practices, she said they should be further strengthened.

Spirit of service

The spirit of service was important for mass awakening, she pointed out. “Colleges and schools should impart education in such a way that it inspires the younger generation so that the energy of the youth can be properly mobilised.”

The President stressed the role of women in creating social awareness, and hoped that women would come forward to launch a movement to enhance their status and fight against all inequities.

Promote national cause

They should also strive for not only promoting national causes but also global causes for the sake of global peace and prosperity.

Ms. Patil said she always felt that if all women in the world spoke in one voice, it would certainly bring global peace, prosperity and happiness.

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