Archive · 7 Sep 2026
Women’s Rights and Equality Take Centre Stage at Mangaluru Conference
A women’s conference called ‘Rise and Reclaim’ took place in Mangaluru.
It was organised by the Women India Movement.
People talked about unfair treatment and denied rights faced by women.
They also discussed equality, dignity and empowerment.
Speakers said women should speak up for themselves.
They encouraged women to take part more actively in society and politics.
A local women’s committee was announced during the programme.
The meeting ended with a call for continued organised efforts to protect women’s rights.
The ‘Rise and Reclaim’ women’s conference was held on September 5 at Town Hall in Mangaluru.
The Women India Movement’s Mangaluru City District organised the event with activists, social workers and dignitaries.
Speakers discussed injustices against women, denial of rights, social inequality and women’s empowerment.
Participants urged women to strengthen their voices and increase their role in social and political arenas.
The conference announced the Mangaluru City District committee and adopted resolutions on future rights-related activities and struggles.
- Who
- The Women India Movement, women activists, social workers, dignitaries and other participants.
- What
- A ‘Rise and Reclaim’ conference addressing women’s rights, equality, dignity and empowerment.
- When
- September 5; the year was not specified.
- Where
- Town Hall in Mangaluru, Karnataka.
- Why
- To strengthen women’s voices, safeguard their rights and promote greater social and economic empowerment.
- Event
- ‘Rise and Reclaim’ women’s conference
- Date
- September 5
- Location
- Town Hall, Mangaluru
- Organiser
- Women India Movement, Mangaluru City District
- Inaugurated by
- Shahida Tasneem, National General Secretary of the Women India Movement
- Main themes
- Women’s rights, dignity, equality and empowerment
- Key outcome
- The Mangaluru City District Women India Movement committee was declared