Media Release

Mangaluru, Sep 19: The Women’s Forum in association with Human Rights Club, YRC and NSS of Padua College of Commerce and Management on the occasion of World Peace day organized an awareness and walkathon on September 19 at 10 AM in Padua Campus.

The main aim of organizing this program was to create awareness about the different ways of oppression and repression of women and to empower women.

The dignitaries for the inaugural program were principal Fr Arun Wilson Lobo, chief guest Mevis Rodrigues, former secretary, Bendur Parish Pastoral Council, vice principal Prof Roshan Santhumayor, Women’s Forum coordinators Deena Pinto and Prof Thanuja, NSS coordinator Prof Shridhar, Human Rights Club coordinators Krithika. The chief guest, Mevis Rodrigues, in her speech, stressed the importance of mother in life and advised the girls to not start a relationship in the college. She has also mentioned that we should not blame the government for everything.

Principal also addressed the gathering. After the formal program the students proceeded for the walkathon from Padua Campus to Kadri Park and returned.

The students were raising the slogans for peace specially for the safety and empowerment of women.

The program was adjourned at 10.45 AM.