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YWCA of Simla celebrated World YWCA Day at Gram Panchayat Basantpur by organizing a discussion on Gender Equality, Women’s Rights and Political Participation of Women.

Members, staff and students of YWCA of Simla observed Earth Day by taking a pledge to protect and take care of the Earth by making small changes that make a big difference.

International Women’s Day was celebrated at the YWCA, Shimla on 06th March 2024 by organizing Movie Screening of the film ‘Pink’ followed by discussion.

Charitable Christmas was organized this year by YWCA of Simla at Mayfield School, Fingask, Shimla. Tracksuits were distributed among 85 students along with refreshments for children and staff.

Christmas Programme was organized on 16.12.2023 at the YWCA which included a message by Rev. (Dr.) Vinita Roy (Presbyter In charge, Christ Church, Shimla) and Christmas Carols presented by the choirs of St. Michael’s Cathedral, Him Rock Church, Baptist Church, Christ Church and YWCA of Simla.

Human Rights Day was observed on 11.12.2023. A session was organized on the theme ‘Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights’ at the YWCA which included a discussion with the experts (Advocate Seema Sood and Dr. Amita Chaudhary) on topics such as menstrual hygiene, STI’s & STDs, prevention, diagnosis and treatment of sexual and reproductive health …

A Tree Plantation programme was organized by the Youth Members and Students of YWCA of Simla as part of International Youth Day Celebration under the theme of ‘Green Skills for Youth: Towards a Sustainable World’. Around 35 saplings were planted in the YWCA premises. The programme demonstrated the commitment of youth to environmental conservation and …

A protest against the brutal assault on women in Manipur was organized by YWCA of Simla in collaboration with many other organizations outside the DC Office, Shimla on 25. 07.2023. St. Thomas’ School, Shimla and students of some colleges also joined in this collective fight against gender based violence demanding swift justice.

On the occasion of World Blood Donors Day, a Blood Donation Camp was organized by YWCA of Simla in collaboration with Lyness Club, Himachal Medical Representative Unit, YouVAH, Himachal Round Up News and Voice Riders on 14.06.2023 on the Ridge, Shimla. The Hon’ble Governor of Himachal Pradesh, Sh.  Shiv Pratap Shukla inaugurated the camp. He …

World YWCA Day was celebrated by YWCA of Simla on the theme ‘Every Safe Space Has a Story’ on 24.04.2023 at 11:30 AM at YWCA, The Mall, Shimla. The General Secretary, Ms. Rohini Singh; welcomed all the participants and highlighted the power of the YWCA Safe Spaces in promoting mental health and emotional well-being practices. …