V. Mohini Giri Explained

V. Mohini Giri
Birth Date:15 January 1938
Birth Place:Lucknow, United Provinces, British India
Nationality:Indian
Occupation:Social worker, activist
founder Guild of Service (1979)

V. Mohini Giri (15 January 1938[1] – 19 December 2023)[2] was an Indian community service worker and activist, who was Chairperson of the Guild of Service, a New Delhi-based social service organisation. Established in 1979, it provides advocacy for women's and children's rights for education, employment, and financial security.[3] [4] She founded War Widows Association, New Delhi in 1972, and was Chairperson of the National Commission for Women (1995–1998).[5]

In 2007, she was awarded the Padma Bhushan, India's third highest civilian honour, given by Government of India.[6]

Early life and background

Born in Lucknow to scholar V. S. Ram, she graduated from Lucknow University, followed by post graduation in Ancient Indian history from University of Delhi, and a doctorate from G.B. Pant University.[7]

Giri was the daughter-in-law of V. V. Giri, former President of India.[8]

Career

Giri started her career as an academic and established the women's studies department at Lucknow University.[9] Giri was the Founder President of the War Widows Association which was formed in 1972 after the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971[10] and in 2000 became the Founder Trustee of the Women's Initiative for Peace in South Asia.[7]

Giri was also a board member of The Hunger Project, a New York-based international charity.[11]

Death

Giri died on 19 December 2023, at the age of 85.[12]

Bibliography

Notes and References

  1. Web site: V. Mohini Giri . Women in Peace . 20 December 2023 .
  2. https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Delhi/padma-bhushan-awardee-mohini-giri-passes-away/article67659123.ece Padma Bhushan awardee Mohini Giri passes away
  3. News: Silver years defined . The Hindu. 27 August 2013. 11 February 2014 . Pisharoty. Sangeeta Barooah.
  4. Web site: Interview with Dr. Mohini Giri . aarpinternational.org . 1 September 2010 . 12 February 2014 . 3 October 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20131003014300/http://www.aarpinternational.org/resource-library/resources/interview-with-dr--mohini-giri . dead .
  5. Web site: Chairpersons of the Commission . NCW Official website. 11 February 2014 .
  6. Web site: Padma Awards Directory (1954–2009). Ministry of Home Affairs. 23 March 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20130510095705/http://www.mha.nic.in/pdfs/LST-PDAWD.pdf. 10 May 2013. dead.
  7. Web site: Dr. V. Mohini Giri profile. The Hunger Project. 11 February 2014. 18 February 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140218090821/http://www.thp.org/who_we_are/board_of_directors/v_mohini_giri. dead.
  8. Web site: V. Mohini Giri Profile. Guild for Service. 11 February 2014. 12 March 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140312214039/http://guildforservice.org/biodata.php. dead.
  9. Web site: Illustrious alumni recall glorious days at Lucknow University . https://archive.today/20140212173552/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-11-26/lucknow/44485747_1_library-cards-khuda-alumni . dead . 12 February 2014 . 26 November 2013. . 12 February 2014 .
  10. Web site: History. War Widows Association, New Delhi, India . 11 February 2014.
  11. Web site: Global Board of Directors and Officers . The Hunger Project . 11 February 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140222174712/http://www.thp.org/who_we_are/board_of_directors . 22 February 2014 . dead.
  12. News: Padma Bhushan awardee Mohini Giri passes away . 20 December 2023 . The Hindu . 20 December 2023.

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