{"id":597,"date":"2024-03-09T09:30:32","date_gmt":"2024-03-09T09:30:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/donksamiti.org\/?p=597"},"modified":"2025-12-05T10:18:04","modified_gmt":"2025-12-05T10:18:04","slug":"international-womens-day-march-8th-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/donksamiti.org\/hi\/international-womens-day-march-8th-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"International Women\u2019s Day (March 8th 2024)"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"145\" data-end=\"240\">\ud83c\udf38 <strong data-start=\"150\" data-end=\"240\">International Women\u2019s Day Celebration \u2013 Delhi Odia Nari Kalyan Samiti<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"242\" data-end=\"620\">On <strong data-start=\"245\" data-end=\"263\">8th March 2024<\/strong>, Delhi Odia Nari Kalyan Samiti proudly celebrated <strong data-start=\"322\" data-end=\"351\">International Women\u2019s Day<\/strong>, a day dedicated to honouring the achievements, strength, and spirit of women across the world. The event brought together members of DONKS, community women, young girls, and guests, creating an empowering atmosphere filled with inspiration, unity, and cultural pride.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"622\" data-end=\"1067\">This year\u2019s theme focused on <strong data-start=\"651\" data-end=\"709\">women\u2019s empowerment, leadership, and cultural identity<\/strong>, reflecting the values that DONKS stands for. The program began with a warm welcome by the Chairperson, who highlighted the remarkable contributions of women in families, workplaces, and society. She emphasized that Women\u2019s Day is not just a celebration\u2014it is a reminder of the ongoing journey toward gender equality, self-reliance, and collective progress.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"1069\" data-end=\"1528\">The event commenced with a devotional song invoking blessings for the well-being of women everywhere. This was followed by a thought-provoking talk by senior members on women\u2019s health, financial independence, self-confidence, and the importance of creating support networks for urban Odia women living far from their native state. Guests shared personal stories of resilience and success, inspiring younger participants to dream big and believe in themselves.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"1530\" data-end=\"1953\">A special highlight of the celebration was the <strong data-start=\"1577\" data-end=\"1599\">cultural programme<\/strong>, where members showcased Odia traditional dance, folk songs, and poetry recitations dedicated to womanhood. Children also participated with enthusiasm, presenting short skits on women\u2019s empowerment and the importance of education for girls. The cultural performances added colour and emotion to the event, reflecting the community\u2019s deep cultural roots.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"1955\" data-end=\"2263\">Interactive activities, including a \u201cKnow Your Rights\u201d awareness quiz and fun team-building games, helped engage the participants while fostering friendship and unity among members. A small exhibition of handmade crafts, prepared by several DONKS women, displayed their creativity and entrepreneurial talent.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"2265\" data-end=\"2591\">As part of DONKS\u2019 commitment to social responsibility, the event included a <strong data-start=\"2341\" data-end=\"2366\">felicitation ceremony<\/strong>, honouring women from diverse backgrounds who have contributed to community service, education, social welfare, or cultural preservation. Their recognition served as motivation for others to continue striving for excellence.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"2593\" data-end=\"2900\">The program concluded with a collective pledge to support women\u2019s education, respect, safety, and equal opportunities in all spheres of life. Members also promised to uplift each other, celebrate each other\u2019s successes, and work together to build a stronger, more connected community of Odia women in Delhi.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"2902\" data-end=\"3146\">The celebration ended with a group photo session, followed by refreshments and heartfelt exchanges among participants. The day served as a reminder that when women come together with purpose and solidarity, they create waves of positive change.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"3148\" data-end=\"3390\">The <strong data-start=\"3152\" data-end=\"3211\">International Women\u2019s Day celebration on 8th March 2024<\/strong> was a proud moment for Delhi Odia Nari Kalyan Samiti\u2014an event that honoured womanhood, celebrated unity, and strengthened the collective spirit of empowerment that defines DONKS.<\/p>\n\n    <div class=\"xs_social_share_widget xs_share_url after_content \t\tmain_content  wslu-style-1 wslu-share-box-shaped wslu-fill-colored wslu-none wslu-share-horizontal wslu-theme-font-no wslu-main_content\">\n\n\t\t\n        <ul>\n\t\t\t        <\/ul>\n    <\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\ud83c\udf38 International Women\u2019s Day Celebration \u2013 Delhi Odia Nari Kalyan Samiti On 8th March 2024, Delhi Odia Nari Kalyan Samiti proudly celebrated International Women\u2019s Day, a day dedicated to honouring the achievements, strength, and spirit of women across the world. 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