As part of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, celebrating the unique milestone of 75 years of India’s independence, the Permanent Mission of India to the UN and other International Organisations, Consulate General of India, Geneva and the Indian Association of Geneva have planned to celebrate International Women’s Day on Tuesday, 8th March 2022 at 18:30 at WIPO, 34, Chemin des Colombettes, 1211, Geneva-20.
The programme details are as follows:
Time
Sequence
Details
18:15–18:30
Arrival of guests
To be seated in the Auditorium
18:30
Introductory remarks
Mr. Rohit Babbar, First Secretary
18:31
Playing of video
Short Video film on Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav
18:35
Video Message
Video Message by H.E. Ms. Smriti Irani, Minister of Women & Child Development, GOI–TBC
18:40
H.E. Mrs. Meenakashi Lekhi, Hon’ble Minister of State for External Affairs and Culture
18:45
H.E. Ms. Tatiana Valovaya, DG, UNOG
18:50
H.E. Ms. Michelle Bachelet, HCHR - TBC
18:55
H.E. Ms. Rebeca Grynspan, SG, UNCTAD
19:00
Welcome Remarks
Ambassador Indra Mani Pandey, Permanent Representative of India to the UN & other International Organizations
19:05
Keynote Speakers
- H.E. Mr. Daren Tang, DG, WIPO - Mrs. Florence Notter-Daugny, President, International Circle, Fondation pour Geneve;- Ms. Divyakshi Vyas Gupta, President, IAL
19:20
Presentation on International Women’s Day
Mrs. Sushma Pandey, Spouse of Ambassador Indra Mani Pandey, Permanent Representative of India to the UN and other International Organizations
19:35
Cultural programme
Indian cultural performances
20:05
Honouring of Indian women
By H.E. Amb. Indra Mani Pandey, PR of India to the UN and other IOs
20:10
Vote of Thanks
Mr. Sunil Achaya, Consul General
20:15 onwards
Reception
Standing Reception in the lobby area of WIPO
We look forward to your participation in the celebration of the International Women’s Day event. Please note, event is restricted to adults, children are not allowed. Thanks for your understanding.
Kind Regards
Dr. Maneesh Wadhwa President -Indian Association Geneva
Case Postale 2, 1211 Geneva 20 CIC Switzerland
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