India-Turkey Relations on Upswing: Women Lead the Way
Delhi, March 9, 2014: “India and Turkey can lead the way for greater peace and prosperity in Asia through having greater women’s participation,??? said H. E. Burak Akcapar, Turkish Ambassador to India at an event organized by the all women’s chamber, ALL LADIES LEAGUE with the Embassy of Turkey to celebrate International Women’s Day. Dr. Harbeen Arora, Global Chairperson, ALL LADIES LEAGUE said “Education for women is key to their empowerment, and Turkey and India should play a leadership role on the shared agenda of educating women across faiths and borders.??? D.S Rawat, Secretary General, Assocham said, “The ALL LADIES LEAGUE is doing commendable work in uniting women across the globe and this outreach to Turkey marks a new milestone.???
The occasion also marked the giving away of distinguished scholarships to underprivileged girls covering the full cost of their tuition, boarding and lodging at Rai University. Sara Pilot, sister of Omar Abdullah, Hon’ble Chief Minister, Jammu and Kashmir, was also present to give the scholarship in her name to a girl. She said, “Education to underserved girls is a great step forward to boost their morale and unleashing the greater economic and cultural power inherent in all countries.???
Other significant scholarships were in the names of Naina Lal Kidwai, Country Head, HSBC India; Nandita Das, Noted Actor & Director; Ritu Beri, Fashion Designer; Priti Paul, Director, Apeejay Group; and Dr. Sebnem K. Akcapar, Professor, Georgetown University. They were given the honor of nominating one deserving girl student ever year to avail of the scholarship instituted in their honor. The underprivileged girls, some from His Holiness The Dalai Lama’s institution, who were awarded scholarships showed their commitment to make the best use of this golden opportunity given to them. On the occasion Ritu Beri also launched the Women Solidarity Scarf especially designed by her for the International Women’s Day and in furtherance of vision of ALL.
Some of the eminent people present at the event included, H.E. Mr. Angelo A Toriello, Ambassador, Permanent Mission of Sao Tome’ & Principe to the UN; Nadia Jalfi de Aristegui, spouse of the Ambassador of Spain in India; D.R. Kaarthikeyan, former director, CBI, among others.